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Driver Hurt in Abington Train Crash
One person was injured when an MBTA commuter train collided with an SUV on the North Avenue railroad crossing in Abington Monday afternoon. The crash happened at about three-thirty. It was reported that the car rolled down an embankment after being struck by the...
Marshfield Man Pleads Not Guilty Following Death Of Roommate
A Marshfield man is accused of killing his 80-year-old roommate during an argument over preparing Thanksgiving dinner in their 853 Main St. Marshfield home. Sixty-five-year-old Richard Lombardi is being held pending a dangerousness hearing after he pleaded not guilty...
Developing Story: Wednesday’s Marshfield Death Ongoing Investigation
A Marshfield man is scheduled to be arraigned today (Friday, November 29) on charges connected to the death of an 80 year old man in a home at 853 Main Street, in Marshfield. 65 year old Richard Lombardi was arrested by Marshfield Police on Wednesday and is...
Rainy Weather Doesn’t Dampen Resolve At National Day Of Mourning
Many Native Americans and their supporters came out in droves for the National Day of Mourning in Plymouth on Thanksgiving Day. They gathered on Cole’s Hill at noon to remember and celebrate Native American culture and their ancestors. Organizer Kisha James said the...
Brockton Man Facing Charges Following Car Chase In Rockland
A Brockton man is facing drug charges following a motor vehicle pursuit in Rockland. Rockland Police say that shortly before 2:30 a.m. Wednesday a gray Mazda was stopped at a traffic light at the corner of West Water St. and Plain St. and didn’t move after two light...
Muratore Says State Grant Will Help Plymouth Cranberry Bogs
State Rep. Matt Muratore speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about a grant to restore Pinnacle Bogs in Plymouth.
WATD Fantasy Draft: Thanksgiving Day 2024
Watch the full draft on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3FgGBKw4fMg The WATD Fantasy Draft is back! It's one of the best days of the high school football season - Thanksgiving Day! With so many area teams ready to meet their Turkey Day rival, we took a look at the seniors...
Travel Remains Brisk For The Thanksgiving Holiday
The Thanksgiving Travel Season is well underway. Mark Schieldrop, a Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast, tells WATD News that folks who are travelling on Tuesday will have lots of company. Quite a few of those travelers will be taking to the skies....
No Quorum Reached At Abington STM
Abington Town Moderator Shawn Reilly tells WATD's Dan McCready Monday Night's Special Town Meeting was cancelled after they were unable to reach a quorum.
200 Turkeys Donated to Brockton Families
It is the season of giving and some residents in Brockton were feeling this sentiment even more this week. The architectural firm behind Brockton's new public safety building, Kaestle Boos Associates, donated 200 turkeys to be distributed to needy Brockton families...
Sheriff Discusses XMas Tree Sale For Inmate Programs
Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald, Jr. speaks with WATD's Christine James about their upcoming Christmas Tree sale to raise funds for inmate programs.
Three Articles On Warrant For Abington STM
Abington Town Moderator Shawn Reilly gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Monday Night's Special Town Meeting. Special Town Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Abington High/Middle School Auditorium at 201 Gliniewicz Way.
Over Eighty Five Million In ARPA Funds Distributed By Plymouth County Officials
In Plymouth, the County has distributed over eighty five million dollars to the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA funding to the twenty-seven communities that make up Plymouth County. And County Treasurer Tom O’Brien reports that there is some left, but it’s all been...
Building the Ideal MIAA Super Bowl Schedule
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE For the second straight season, the MIAA high school football state championship games will be played over three weekdays at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Super Bowl week kicks off with two games on Wednesday night,...
Hingham Woman Charged After Pedestrian Struck In Crosswalk
A Hingham woman is facing charges after a pedestrian was struck Thursday night. Hingham Police say that shortly after 7 p.m. officers were dispatched to the intersection of Water St. and Mill St. for a report of a pedestrian that had been struck by an SUV. Officers...
Sullivan Discusses Rain, Encampment, Adoption Day
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the recent rains in the area, an ordinance regarding encampments, and National Adoption Day.
Cruz Discusses Retail Theft, Comfort Dogs
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks wit WATD's Christine James about retail theft and a program for training comfort dogs.
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