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Thanksgiving Travel Likely To Be Busy As Pandemic Conditions Ease
This year we’re expecting to see yet another busy Thanksgiving travel season. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News that we’re also likely to see a fair amount of travel early in the week. However, he says Wednesday is forecasted to be the...
Plympton Fire Chief Discusses Thanksgiving Fire Safety
Plympton Fire Chief Steve Silva speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the risk of fire during the Thanksgiving holiday. The State Fire Marshal's Office has a list of cooking safety tips which can be found here.
One Fatality, 17 People Treated at Hospitals after SUV Drives into Apple Store in Hingham
There was one fatality, and 17 people were treated at hospitals, after a vehicle drove through the Apple store at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says there is an active criminal investigation into the incident. A male...
Multiple Injuries After Car Crashes Into Apple Store In Hingham
Crews are on the scene of a major vehicle crash in Hingham. WATD’s Lenny Rowe was on the scene. We are continuing to follow this story and will provide more information as we receive it.
Kearney Discusses Elections, Upcoming Session, And Twitter
State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the Midterm Elections, the upcoming legislative session, and his thoughts on Twitter.
Christmas Show House at the Daniel Webster Estate
Webster's Holiday Gala on Friday December 2nd kicks off a week of events at the estate in Marshfield. Tour the show house throughout the week and visit Santa on the porch for Santa's Family PJ Party drive-thru. For more information visit thedanielwebsterestate.org.
Bring our pet of the week, Eddie, home for the holidays!
Say hello to Eddie! 12-year-old Beagle mix boy, Eddie, just needs a big, warm hug! Our friends at the Quincy Animal Shelter tell us he came to them after his previous owner decided he could no longer give him all the TLC he deserves. Now this energetic, playful, and...
The Morning Show: Mon., Nov. 21, 2022
Welcome to Monday. The holidays are upon us and this week we'll gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for? We're thankful for our amazing listeners, clients and our friends here on the South Shore's Morning News. Like Diane...
The Morning Show: Tues., Nov. 22, 2022
Hello Tuesday. It's time to check in with our friends. At 8:11 David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us for his tech talk segment. David helps to bring us the the latest news and trends from the technology world. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday at 8:41...
The Morning Show: Wed., Nov. 23, 2022
Today is the day for the annual “South Shore’s Morning News Thanksgiving Poll!” We invite you to call/text in your answers to the poll questions this morning: 781-837-4900. And at 7:41 Amy Naples, Executive Director from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Nov. 24, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving! From our family to yours, we wish you a wonderful holiday. We are so thankful for you. Join Rob Hakala for a special Thanksgiving edition of “The South Shore’s Morning News” until 9:00 a.m. Then it’s Quinn Kelly and the sports team as they get you...
The Morning Show: Fri., Nov. 25, 2022
Hello Friday. Happy post-Thanksgiving. Let's get right to the schedule with Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic at 7:11. Steven picks out some great tunes and you have to be the first to guess the song. www.plymouthphil.org At 8:41...
Soundbites 2022 Awards
News is a HUGE part of what broadcasters provide the public. WATD won both #SoundBites2022 awards in the Spot News category: Merit: 95.9 WATD FM for "9/11 First Responders in Studio" First: 95.9 WATD FM for "Missing NH Boy Located in Abington" Our...
America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade Draws Thousands to Plymouth
America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade drew thousands of people to Plymouth, with floats representing a chronological timeline of American History from the 17th, to the 21st century. There was even a celebration for the 1972 Boston Bruins, commemorating 50 years since...
Plymouth’s Department of Environmental Affairs Brings in Millions of Dollars in Grants for Town Projects
In Plymouth, about $67 million is a big number— and it is the amount of money—between grants and appropriations for various projects—that David Gould’s Department of Marine and Environmental Affairs has brought to the town in the last ten years. Bobbi Clark has...
Wicked Women 4th Annual Holiday Market in Marshfield
Wicked Women 4th Annual Holiday Market at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on November 26th from 10 - 4 PM.
Braintree Apartment Building Evacuated After Fire
Crews in Braintree were called to the scene of a fire at a multi-unit apartment building Thursday night. The fire was reported around 7 p.m. at a 16-unit apartment complex at 1741 Washington St. Fire officials tell WATD News that all 16 units were evacuated and one...
Irish Donegal County Officials Amazed with Business Opportunities, Look Forward to Plymouth Partnership
In Plymouth, Ireland’s Donegal County Council was welcomed by the County Commissioners and the Commonwealth’s Association of County Commissioners at the Pilgrim Hall Museum on Wednesday. Bobbi Clark has more… County Commissioner Greg Hanley: “We invited our colleagues...
America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade Returns to Plymouth Saturday
The 26th America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade will take place on Saturday in Plymouth. Opening ceremonies take place at 9:30 a.m., and the parade steps off at 10 a.m. from Plymouth Rock. This year’s theme is “Honoring Great Women of History.” A history float will...
Brockton Mayor Discusses, COVID, RSV, Transgender Day
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, RSV, and Transgender Day.
Plympton Fire, Police, CERT Treat Seniors to Thanksgiving Lunch
A special tradition returned to Plympton, with the Police, Fire, and CERT cooking up Thanksgiving meals for seniors at the Upland Club. “They really go above and beyond, even in their responses to the senior housing, on any of the calls,” said Janine Eaton, the...
Analyst Discusses Trump’s Impact On Congressional Midterm Races
WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about Donald Trump's campaign announcement and how things are shaping up on Capitol Hill.
Road Work Planned Wednesday along Center Street in Pembroke
The town of Pembroke says road work is planned for Center Street from Route 27 to the Halifax town line. The work is set to begin Wednesday from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. Delays and detours are expected in the area. The DPW says people should seek alternate routes.
Christmas Craft Fair in Plymouth
Christmas Craft Fair on December 4th and 5th at the Life Care Center of Plymouth from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go to the Salvation Army for Christmas Wishes. Sponsored by June Miranda in loving memory of Beatrice and Joseph Lopes, Teresa Crump and Shirley Texeira.
Quincy Man Arrested, Facing Charges in Connection to Kidnapping, Rape from MBTA Wollaston Station
A woman in her 60’s was kidnapped from the MBTA’s Wollaston Red Line station in Quincy, and was subjected to hours of sexual abuse. The Boston Globe reports 26-year-old Christian Lynch, of Quincy, was arraigned on charges that included rape, kidnapping, and assault...
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