LATEST NEWS
Edaville Theme Park Sold
The owners of Edaville Family Theme Park announced on Thursday that they have been sold. WATD’s Dan McCready has more. https://youtu.be/1qoaW5Rsq3o
Brockton Mayor Discusses Measles, South Coast Rail, Vietnam Vets
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about Measles, South Coast Rail, and a ceremony honoring Vietnam Veterans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt6zkVcs5NY
MacRae Kicks Off State Senate Campaign
Republican Kari MacRae speaks with WATD's Christine James about her campaign for the Plymouth Barnstable State Senate seat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD4PXct_P7s
Cruz Discusses Search For Brockton Shooting Suspect
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about the ongoing search for Davinci Leonard, who is being sought in connection with a deadly shooting at the Westgate Mall in Brockton. https://youtu.be/v9FszGsabCw
Emergency Responders Call 9-1-1
When would an emergency responder at a scene need to call 9-1-1? WATD News asked Plympton Fire Captain John Sjostedt just how unusual a situation like this is? Sjostedt says when they were able to communicate with the patient in Portuguese it defiantly...
National Lancers To Appear At Marshfield Vets Coffee
Marshfield Director of Veterans' Services Carin Paulette and Assistant Director of Veterans' Services Lisa Potts give WATD's Dan McCready a preview of the upcoming Marshfield Veterans Coffee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVsZkLV6BdU The Marshfield Veterans Coffee...
Suspect, Victims Identified In Brockton Shooting
Two teenagers fatally shot at the Westgate Mall in Brockton Saturday night, have now been identified. The victim have been identified at 15-year-old Tymari Albertson and 18-year-old Cevannah Alvarez. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says that at about 7 p.m....
Kingston Police Chief Discusses Override Request
Kingston Police Chief Brian Holmes speaks with WATD's Christine James about a recent override request made to the Kingston Select Board. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdaLuRp03aA
A Look February Real Estate Activity In Plymouth County
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest real estate numbers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGzIeYO_ezU
Duxbury Voters Say No To Override
The Duxbury Annual Town Election was held on Saturday and voters weighed in on a ballot question regarding a Levy Limit Override. The ballot question called for an additional $5,800,000 in real estate and personal property taxes to fund the operating budgets of the...
Wildlife Center Saves Hawk
A red-tail hawk who nearly died from eating a rodent that ingested rat poisoned was released back into the wild after being nursed back to health at the New England Wildlife Center In Weymouth. WATD's Tom Gorman reports. https://youtu.be/8dvYorZp86c ...
Weymouth Man Killed In Quincy Crash
A Weymouth man has died following a crash in Quincy. The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office says that just after 7 p.m. Monday officers were dispatched to a crash with serious injuries on the Southern Artery near Broad St. A preliminary investigation has indicated...
Plymouth: There’s A New Dog In Town
In Plymouth, there’s a new dog in town, a black Lab named Rio and he serves as the first comfort dog for the town’s Fire Department—a department that includes seven fire stations manned by 139 firefighters. Rio’s primary role is firefighter wellness, but the wellness...
Brockton Mayor Discusses Final Term, Southcoast Rail, Measles
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his decision to not seek another term, Brockton's connection to Southcoast Rail, and concerns about measles in the city. https://youtu.be/o3-PPHTwQMQ
Wendy Bawabe and Jim Glinski Discuss Play About Old Scituate
Wendy Bawabe, President of the Norwell Historical Society and author, historian, and Scituate Historical Society member Jim Glinski, speak with WATD's Christine James about the upcoming play "Old Scituate Reacts: Patriots Day, 1775."...
Plymouth Seniors Host Irish Step Dancers
In Plymouth, celebrations of Irish heritage were plentiful on St. Patrick’s Day in the area—befitting the fact that some of the most Irish towns in America are considered to be on the south shore of Boston. And Plymouth celebrated as well. Maureen Haley of the Haley...
Marshfield High School Holds Pi Day Fundraiser
Marshfield High School held a fundraiser for students and teachers on Friday afternoon. WATD's Charles Fulmer reports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy7ctCb_3fM
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