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The Morning Show: Mon., April 24, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Apr 24, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Monday! Today at 7:45 Diane Jordan bring us More Comfort Mondays. Diane, owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston, is on a mission to help bring more comfort to our bodies, our mind and our soul. https://naturalbodyworkskingston.com Rob talks with Julia Argy...
The Morning Show: Tues., April 25, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Apr 24, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Tuesday. This morning at 7:41 Rob talks with Jeff Larason, Program Director from Highway Safety Communications, who joins us to talk about road and pedestrian safety. http://www.travelersmarketing.com/index.html#home David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in...
The Morning Show: Wed., April 26, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Apr 24, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
It’s the final Wednesday of the month and that means it’s our “Hats off to the Arts!” segment at 7:11 with Peggy Page from the Plymouth Area Center for the Arts. www.artsplymouth.org At 7:41 Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce...
The Morning Show: Thurs., April 27, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Apr 23, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Lace up those sneaks, it's time for our South Shore Walk of the Week with John Galluzzo! We're thrilled John's back for another season and so glad he's taking us along for some of his favorite walks around the South Shore. Be sure to tune in each Thursday at 6:56! At...
The Morning Show: Fri., April 28, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Apr 23, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Happy Friday. This morning at 8:41 Rob talks with author Steven Simon about his new book, The Grand Delusion: The Rise and Fall of American Ambition in the Middle East. https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Delusion-American-Ambition-Middle-ebook/dp/B0B1XYN74N Feel Good Friday...
Carver Town Election Results
by WATD 95.9 FM | Apr 22, 2023 | News
Carver Town Election Unofficial Results – Contested Races Select Board (Two Seats) Daniel Ryan – 477 Jim Hoffman – 409 Dan Ferrini –205 Library Trustee (One Seat) Patricia Cooney – 271 Laura Courage – 223 Planning Board (One Seat) Ellen Sordillo – 368...
Kingston Police and Fire Host Regional Training at Silver Lake Regional High School
by Gill Johnston | Apr 21, 2023 | News
The Kingston Police and Fire departments organized an Active Shooter Hostile Event Response training for first responders around the region. With school vacation week, dozens of first responders practiced real-life scenarios at the Silver Lake Regional High School....
No Injuries Reported After Route 3 Vehicle Fire
by WATD 95.9 FM | Apr 21, 2023 | News
Marshfield Fire Chief Jeff Simpson says there were no injuries reported after a vehicle fire on Route 3 Friday morning. Crews responded to Route 3 North, just after the on-ramp for Exit 27 around 6:35 a.m. A large plume of black smoke could be seen from a distance...
Live Broadcast from New England Aquarium on Right Whale Day
by Mariel Reed | Apr 21, 2023 | South Shore Events
Rob Hakala, Ed Perry, and Larry Nelson will be broadcasting live from the first annual “Right Whale Day” at the New England Aquarium on Monday, April 24th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Presented by State Rep. Josh Cutler, Bill H.3869 was recently passed:...
Crews In Wareham Battle Brush Fire
by Dan McCready | Apr 21, 2023 | News
Trucks were called in to deal with a brush fire in Wareham Thursday afternoon. Fire Chief John Kelley tells WATD News that the location helped to ensure things weren’t worse. Kelley went on to say that conditions right now make brush fires more likely....
Brush Fires Seen Across The South Shore
by Dan McCready | Apr 20, 2023 | News
Crews across the South Shore were busy dealing with brush fires on Thursday. Officials in Abington say they responded to a fire near the train station that was knocked down. Crews in Duxbury says responded to a fire on Woodridge Rd. Fire officials in West Bridgewater...
Man Arraigned In Connection With Quincy Stabbing Incident
by Dan McCready | Apr 20, 2023 | News
A man was arrested in Boston after a stabbing incident in Quincy on Sunday. The incident took place after 8:30 p.m. on Granite St. where three people were found injured. Quincy Police say the suspect in the case, Michael Campbell, was located in Boston and taken into...
Public Safety Training In Scituate
by Dan McCready | Apr 20, 2023 | News
A training exercise will be wrapping up Friday morning in Scituate. Scituate Police say they are taking part in a joint public safety training with the Fire Department. The exercise will be taking place on the High School and Middle School campus. Officials say that...
Conditional Release For Man Charged With Threatening Derby Street Shoppes
by Dan McCready | Apr 20, 2023 | News
A man charged with issuing threats to the Derby Street Shoppes has been was found to be dangerous and released with conditions. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that April 13 Hingham Police were notified of a phone call threating to shoot down the...
Scenes From The April 13 Veterans Food Drive Thru
by Dan McCready | Apr 20, 2023 | News
The Goon Squad was out once again for another Veterans Food Drive Thru next to the WATD Studios in Marshfield. https://youtu.be/88O47FhWX7c Those interested in donating should email: 89edge@comcast.net.
Upcoming Concert Featuring Student Musicians and Singers Of All Abilities
by Christine James | Apr 19, 2023 | News
Plymouth Philharmonic Conductor and Composer Steven Karidoyanes and some friends speak with Christine James about a unique concert coming up.
Weymouth Man Charged with Murder of Marshfield Couple
by Mariel Reed | Apr 18, 2023 | News
A Weymouth man charged in the murder of a Marshfield couple and killing their pet dog, has been ordered held without bail at his Superior Court arraignment (Tuesday) in Brockton. 28-year-old Christopher Keeley is charged in the murders of Carl and Vicki Mattson, in...
The Morning Show: Mon., April 17, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Apr 18, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
We're here, another Patriots Day and Boston Marathon. At 7:45 we check in with Diane Jordan for More Comfort Mondays. Diane is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston. At 8:41 Rob talks with Dr. Monique Nugent about her new book: “Prescription for Admission: A...
The Morning Show: Tues., April 18, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | Apr 18, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Tuesday and topics today range from tech to ticks. Yes, ticks! But first at 8:11 David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us for his weekly tech talk segment. David shares the latest technology news and trends to keeps us safe on our computers and...
The Morning Show: Wed., April 19, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Apr 18, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Wednesday. At 7:11 we’ll talk with the crew from North River Theater in Norwell about their April show, “Spring Shorts," a performance of 8 comedic, short scenes. Show dates are April 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 8:00 p.m. and April 23 and 30 at 2:00 p.m. The North...
The Morning Show: Thurs., April 20, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Apr 18, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Thursday. Let's chat with our friends. At 7:41 we check in with Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, who joins us for an update on all things Quincy. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO of...
The Morning Show: Fri., April 21, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Apr 18, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Hello, Friday. It's good to see you again. It’s “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic at 7:11 this morning. Steven picks some great tunes and your mission is to be the first person who calls the studio to correctly identify the...
Town-Wide Earth Day Clean Up in Cohasset this Saturday
by Mariel Reed | Apr 17, 2023 | South Shore Events
Earth Day is around the corner and once again, Cohasset’s Open Space and Recreation Committee is sponsoring the 5th Annual Town-Wide Earth Day Clean Up on Saturday, April 22 between 9:00am to 2:00pm. Cohasset is an amazing coastal haven, but it needs help to thrive....
Petunia the cat is ready to blossom in her new home!
by Lisa Azizian | Apr 16, 2023 | Pet of the Week
Meet Petunia! Petunia is a beautiful 1-year-old Calico and Tabby cat looking for her forever home. Our friends at Hull Seaside Rescue tell us Petunia is super loveable, affectionate, and full of personality. She loves to be around people and craves attention. Petunia...
County Commissioners Approve FY 2024 Budget and Plan to Prevent ATV Access to Woodlot Property
by Bobbi Clark | Apr 16, 2023 | News
In Plymouth, at their meeting on the 13th, the Plymouth County Commissioners approved a Fiscal Year 24 Operating Budget of just over $11 million and also approved Boston South’s plan to secure the woodlot from ATVs. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more… Chair Jared...
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