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DA Provides WATD With Update On Duxbury Incident
by Christine James | Jan 26, 2023 | News
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about the latest developments in regards to the tragic deaths of two children in Duxbury and charges against their mother.
High School Basketball: The top 10 underclassmen on the South Shore
by Quinn Kelly | Jan 26, 2023 | News, Sports News
The South Shore is awash with basketball talent this season. As of the latest MIAA Power Rankings, there are 25 boys and 25 girls teams inside the top 40 of their division, and in a prime playoff position. Five South Shore/Metro South teams are in the top five on the...
Duxbury Mother to Be Charged in Connection to the Deaths of Her Two Young Children
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 25, 2023 | News
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says a Duxbury mother has been charged with the murder of her two young children. Lindsay Clancy, 32, is charged in connection to the deaths of 5-year-old Cora Clancy, and 3-year-old Dawson Clancy. Listen to the press...
Proposed Legislation Targets Drug Induced Homicide
by Christine James | Jan 25, 2023 | News
State Sen. Patrick O'Connor joins Alison and Greg Shea to speak with WATD's Christine James about proposed legislation regarding drug induced homicides.
Veterans Appreciation Night To Take Place At Hingham High School
by Dan McCready | Jan 25, 2023 | News
Keith Jermyn, the Veterans Service Officer for the Town of Hingham, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the Veterans Appreciation Night taking place at Hingham High School Wednesday night. The Veterans Appreciation Night will begin at 6:45 p.m. ahead of the Hingham...
One Hopsitalized Following Early Morning Fire In Quincy
by Dan McCready | Jan 25, 2023 | News
One person was hospitalized following an early morning fire in Quincy. Fire officials tell WATD News that at around 1:45 a.m. Wednesday they received a report about a fire on Buckley St. Crews arrived on scene where they saw heavy fire on the first floor. The fire...
Two Children Pronounced Dead, Infant and Mother Transported after Incident at Duxbury Home
by WATD 95.9 FM | Jan 24, 2023 | News
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says two children were pronounced dead, an infant was medflighted to a Boston Hospital, and a mother was transported to the hospital. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says just after 6 p.m., Duxbury Police received...
Heavy Police Presence at Duxbury Home
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 24, 2023 | News
A heavy police presence is on the scene of a home on Summer Street in Duxbury. Police and investigators are arriving on scene. WATD’s Ed Perry is on scene and says it’s unclear what the current reason is for the response. He says Plymouth County District Attorney Tim...
Pooch Playoffs Return To Benefit Scituate Animal Shelter
by Dan McCready | Jan 24, 2023 | News
Isabella Ripley speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the Pooch Playoffs. For more information click here.
Hanover Boys Basketball Joins the Sports Exchange
by Quinn Kelly | Jan 23, 2023 | News, Sports News
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE Currently ranked 13 in Division 3, the Hanover boys basketball team is in a prime position to make some noise come tournament time. This Sunday, the captains stopped by broadcast house to join the Sports Exchange and...
Valentine Tea at the Alden House Historic Site
by Mariel Reed | Jan 23, 2023 | South Shore Events
The Alden House Historic Site presents Valentine Tea on Saturday, February 11th at 2 PM featuring 18th century tea refreshments and a discussion of craft and tea table history.
The Morning Show: Mon., Jan. 23, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 23, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Another Monday, another More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston. Diane is in studio with us to talk about bringing more comfort to your body, mind and soul at 7:45 Rob talks with the folks from McShane Yacht Sales in Marshfield about...
The Morning Show: Tues., Jan. 24, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 23, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us at 8:11 for his weekly tech talk segment. Tech Talk Tuesdays focuses on news and updates from the world of technology. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce at 8:41....
The Morning Show: Wed., Jan. 25, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 23, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Amy Naples, Executive Director from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in with Rob today at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com At 8:11 this morning Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic joins us to preview this weekend’s “Shaken, Not Stirred: Music...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Jan. 26, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 23, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce joins us for his weekly check-in at 7:41. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO from Coastal Heritage Bank, stops by for his weekly conversation with the morning...
The Morning Show: Fri., Jan. 27, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 23, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
This morning at 8:41 Rob talks with author Michelle Rene DeBellis about her new novel, The Music We Make. It’s a story about a songwriter and his journey to overcome pain to achieve his dreams. https://michellerenedebellis.com Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark...
The Morning Show: Mon., Jan. 16, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 23, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Today is Martin Luther King, Juniors, birthday. At 7:45 we welcome Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston to the studio. Diane's segment, More Comfort Mondays, is about bringing more comfort to your body, mind and soul. And at 9:22 we'll introduce you to our...
The Morning Show: Tues., Jan. 17, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 23, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us at 8:11 for his weekly tech talk segment. www.actsmartit.com At 8:25 and once again at 9:22 during Paws n Claws, Rob talks with American Humane President and CEO, Dr. Robin Ganzert, about the 2nd annual Betty White...
The Morning Show: Wed., Jan. 18, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 23, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
At 7:11 John Wilpers from Hot Shots Soccer joins us to talk about a new program called “Hot Shots Creativity Club” being offered at the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield. https://www.bgcmarshfield.org/hot-shots-create Amy Naples, Executive Director, of the Plymouth...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Jan. 19, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 23, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by for his weekly conversation with the morning crew at 8:10. www.coastalheritagebank.com Rob talks with Kerri Carafoli and Leigh Lopes at 9:10 who join us from the Jordan Hospital Club to talk about...
The Morning Show: Fri., Jan. 20, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 23, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Hello Friday! It’s “Name that Tune” time at 7:11 with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. Steven picks out some great tunes and you have to be the first to guess the song. www.plymouthphil.org And later at 9:11 it's Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark...
This Yorkie is looking for her forever home!
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 22, 2023 | Pet of the Week
We'd like to re-introduce you to our pet of the week -- Cafe! Cafe is a 3 year-old, 6 pound female Yorkie looking for her forever home! Our friends at Yorkie’s Inc. tell us she’s been retired from her show home and is looking for a home with another playful dog her...
Plymouth Precinct Chairs Question Their Role in New Proposed Charter
by Bobbi Clark | Jan 22, 2023 | News
In Plymouth, there are 18 precincts and nine Town Meeting representatives elected per precinct. In each precinct the members vote on a chairman. Those chairmen constitute the Committee of Precinct Chairs or COPC. And at the COPC meeting on the 19th, the group heard...
The Action Team to Deliver 80 Sensory Kits for 11 Police Departments
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 20, 2023 | News
The Action Team, an organization founded in Carver, put together 80 sensory kits for local police departments to help people who get overwhelmed in stressful situations. Laicey Ieronimo, a Patrol Officer in Plympton, founded The Action Team to provide opportunities...
Multiple Billboards to Feature Missing Hanson Native, Maura Murray
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 20, 2023 | News
It’s been almost 19 years since a young Hanson native, Maura Murray, went missing in New Hampshire. Her sister, Julie Murray, spoke with WATD about new billboards they’re using to raise awareness about her disappearance. Maura Murray disappeared in 2004, after...
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