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Whitman Police Search For Missing 18-Year-Old
by Dan McCready | Sep 3, 2025 | News
Whitman Police are searching for a missing 18-year-old male. Police say 18-year-old Lexton Tobiaz was reported missing after leaving his home at about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. He’s described as a white male, approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall, with short reddish hair...
Brain Aneurysm Foundation To Hold Fundraiser
by Christine James | Sep 2, 2025 | News
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Trifletti, Christine Buckley, Executive Director of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, and aneurysm survivor Mary Langner tell WATD's Christine James the event will feature shared stores of awareness and survival....
Workers Over Billionaires Protest Held In Weymouth
by WATD 95.9 FM | Sep 2, 2025 | News
On Labor Day, the intersection of Middle St. and Washington St. in Weymouth teemed with a crowd participating in the "Workers Over Billionaires" protest. Ed Foley, a retired sheet metal worker and member of the Local 17 union, shared why he and his colleague were...
91-Year-Old Woman Killed In Middleborough Fire
by Dan McCready | Sep 2, 2025 | News
One woman has died following an early morning fire in Middleborough. Fire officials say that shortly before 3 a.m. Monday they responded to reports of a fire at 72 Everett St. Upon arrival, crews found flames showing from multiple windows on the first floor of...
The Impossibility of Her. Staying Feels Like Dying. Leaving Feels Worse.
by Francesca Luca | Sep 1, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
This Week's Question: I thought I met the woman of my dreams, she was beautiful, intelligent, and charming, and we shared so many interests. We spent a year together, but over time, I began noticing troubling behaviors. She created unnecessary drama, was dismissive to...
Modern Dating for Men: What’s Expected, What’s BS, and What Actually Matters
by Francesca Luca | Sep 1, 2025 | News, The South Shore's Morning News
Dating in 2025 feels like trying to walk a tightrope while holding a latte. One misstep, and you’re either “too much” or “not enough.” One guy recently asked: “I feel this constant pressure that I’m not sure I’m performing the role properly as a man.” Let’s talk about...
AFL-CIO Leader Discusses AI, Republic Strike, Fenway Strike
by Dan McCready | Sep 1, 2025 | News
Chrissy Lynch, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the current state of the Labor Movement and how it's being impacted by Artificial Intelligence and strikes by sanitation workers and concession workers at Fenway Park....
Suspect Surrenders in Murder of Man Wrapped in Blanket in Weymouth
by Tom Gorman | Aug 31, 2025 | News
A Scituate man is under arrest charged in connection with the murder of a man dropped off at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Forty-two-year-old Christopher Caron turned himself in to Scituate police on Saturday. He is being held until his arraignment in Hingham...
Cohasset Vigil Honors Those Lost to Overdose
by Tom Gorman | Aug 29, 2025 | News
A gathering on Cohasset Common honored those lost to addition overrdose during a candlelight vigil as part of Overdose Awareness Day. https://youtu.be/_KG_en4u6us?si=U7piI4L5HdemL4Aw
Four Injured In Crash Involving Ambulance
by Dan McCready | Aug 29, 2025 | News
Four people were hospitalized following a crash involving an ambulance. East Bridgewater Police Chief Michael Jenkins and Fire Chief John Dzialo say that at approximately 9:47 a.m. they were dispatched to the intersection of Bedford Street (Route 18) and West Street...
Sullivan Discusses Labor Day, School Year, Opiod Vigil
by Dan McCready | Aug 29, 2025 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about events taking place Labor Day weekend, the beginning of the school year, and a recent vigil held at Massasoit Community College. https://youtu.be/qbqfpH_NXXI Sullivan Discusses Reduced Transit Fares,...
Quincy Police Investigating Vandalism In Merrymount
by Dan McCready | Aug 29, 2025 | News
Quincy Police are investigating a series of overnight vandalisms in the Merrymount Section. Police say targeted vehicles were parked on Narragansett Road, Shore Avenue, Butler Road, Merrymount Road, Samoset Avenue and other streets in the area. The incidents took...
Randolph Man Charged With Two Robberies
by Dan McCready | Aug 29, 2025 | News
A Randolph man is facing charges in connection with robberies at two gas stations. Randolph Police say the two robberies took place on Saturday at the Al Prime gas station, located at 304 Union St. and on Tuesday at the Prestige gas station at 1201 N. Main St. During...
Dave Osborne Discusses Oldest Vets Dinner
by Christine James | Aug 28, 2025 | News
Retired Norwell Veterans Agent David Osborne speaks with WATD's Christine James about the "Oldest Norwell Veterans Luncheon" planned for Tuesday September 16, at Alba Restaurant in Hanover. https://youtu.be/8Hl5ouOSohE Any Norwell veteran that hasn't been invited is...
Two Randolph Police Cruisers Crash While Searching For Suspect
by Dan McCready | Aug 27, 2025 | News
Two police cruisers crashed while searching for a robbery suspect. Randolph Police say at approximately 1:20 p.m. Tuesday they responded to an armed robbery involving a suspect armed with a gun at Prestige Gas at 1201 North Main St. The suspect is described as a...
It’s Back To School For 7,000 Plymouth Students This Week
by Bobbi Clark | Aug 27, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, just over 7000, students say goodbye to summer, and start school Wednesday—the first day for grades 1 thru 12. Kindergarten begins Thursday and pre-school after Labor Day. But for 771 teachers, 37 of them new to Plymouth schools, the school year began on...
Shore Shore Towns Hold Candlelight Vigils
by Tom Gorman | Aug 27, 2025 | News
Several South Shore towns are holding candlelight vigils to remember those lost to substance overdose as part of International Overdose Awareness Day. Tonight (Wednesday) Cohasset is holding a vigil at six-thirty on the Cohasset Common hosted by Safe Harbor Cohasset...
Rockland Police Holding School Safety Trainings
by Dan McCready | Aug 26, 2025 | News
Rockland Police say they will be conducting safety training at schools in town. The training began on Monday at the Phelps School and will continue Tuesday at the Middle and High School complex and Thursday at the Esten School. They say the public should not be...
Overdose Candlelight Vigil Tuesday Night In Brockton
by Tom Gorman | Aug 25, 2025 | News
A candlelight vigil to honor the lives lost to substance overdose will be held Tuesday night, August 26. The event begins at six at the Massasoit Community College quad where resources will be available. The ceremony begins at seven. There will be speakers, musical...
Deceased Man Found In Car Outside South Shore Hospital Identified
by Tom Gorman | Aug 25, 2025 | News
A deceased male who was found in the back seat of a black 2019 Honda Civic outside the emergency room at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth on Saturday afternoon around 2 p.m. has been identified. Authorities say the victim is 27-year-old Declan Perry of Portland,...
Home Sale Prices Continue To Rise In Plymouth County
by Dan McCready | Aug 25, 2025 | News
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD's Dan McCready an overview of the July 2025 Real Estate numbers. https://youtu.be/PecgRaXIVT0 Plymouth County Registry of Deeds A Look At Plymouth Co Real Estate Numbers
Indictment For Marshfield Man Charged In Roommate’s Death
by Dan McCready | Aug 23, 2025 | News
An indictment has been handed down for a Marshfield man in connection with the death of his roommate. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that 66-year-old Richard Lombardi was indicted on one count of Involuntary Manslaughter on Friday. The charges...
Plymouth Town Moderator Wins Special Municipal Employee Status
by Bobbi Clark | Aug 22, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, Town Moderator Steven Triffletti appeared before the Select Board on the 19th requesting that he be given special municipal employee status—which he received. So what does this designation mean and why is it significant? WATD's Bobbi Clark has more…...
Sullivan Discusses Reduced Transit Fares, Doug Flutie Day, Ukraine Flag Raising
by Dan McCready | Aug 22, 2025 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about reduced fares on BAT, Doug Flutie pitching during a Brockton Rox game, and an upcoming raising of the Ukrainian flag. https://youtu.be/JMBldrt6ifw Brockton Rox Sullivan Discusses Hospital Cuts, EEE...
Sheriff Warns Of Faked Court Documents Scam
by Christine James | Aug 22, 2025 | News
Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald speaks with WATD's Christine James about a scam where the perpetrators use faked, but realistic looking, court documents to get money from their would be victims. https://youtu.be/wYEgCcBaiyc Plymouth County Sheriff's Department...
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