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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...
Quincy Officials Say Equipment For Firefighters Is Unsafe
by Dan McCready | Aug 22, 2025 | News
During a press conference on Thursday Quincy officials said that firefighters were put at risk due to unsafe equipment. WATD’s Dan McCready has more. https://youtu.be/XIQIrbWU74U International Association of Fire Fighters Arrest Made In Carver Shooting
Arrest Made In Carver Shooting
by Christine James | Aug 21, 2025 | News
Chief Marc Duphily reports that the Carver Police Department has charged a Maine man in connection with a shooting of a woman last week at Sampson Pond. Placed under arrest is 37-year-old Anthony Delman, of Fryeburg, Maine. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, at about 7:37 p.m., a...
Project Arts Of Plymouth Announces Concert Cancellation
by Dan McCready | Aug 20, 2025 | News
A rain cancellation for this evening as Project Arts of Plymouth announces that Wednesday night’s scheduled concert at Pilgrim Memorial Park has been canceled due to inclement weather. Organizers say that after monitoring the forecast closely, we have determined that...
Retired State Police Investigator Believes Convicted Killer May Be Tied To Other Local Cases
by Christine James | Aug 19, 2025 | News
Retired State Police Det. Lt. Rick Nagle tells WATD's Christine James that convicted killer Eric H. Anderson Jr., may be connected to the disappearance of several women, including Simone Ridinger of Sherborn and Judith Bleiler, who went missing in Brockton. ...
Elvis Presley Performance In Humarock
by WATD 95.9 FM | Aug 19, 2025 | News
It was the 48th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s passing this weekend—and in Humarock on Saturday, the “King” was in the house. WATD's Christian Maitre has more… https://youtu.be/qV4j0BJ7sDU Humming Rock Gifts Scenes From The July 2025 Veterans Food Drive...
Braintree Woman Injured During Hike In NH
by Dan McCready | Aug 19, 2025 | News
A Braintree woman was hospitalized while hiking in New Hampshire Saturday afternoon. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department says that shortly before 3:30 p.m. they received a report of a hiker who slipped and fell between 50–100 feet down Mount Pierce near a...
Ceremony In Milton Honors Revolutionary War Soldier
by Dan McCready | Aug 18, 2025 | News
A Grave Marker Dedication was held at Milton Cemetery on Saturday for Private Benjamin Kennedy and WATD's Dan McCready was there. https://youtu.be/sxbl9_UQvwg Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution Thousands Observe 250th Anniversary Of The Battle Of...
Plymouth: 300 Rental Unit 40B Headed To Colony Place –But There’s A Plus Side To The Project
by Bobbi Clark | Aug 18, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, a 40b project, the Kanso/Avalon development, approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals on the 11th. The project consists of 300 rental units located at Colony Place. Chapter 40B allows developers to bypass local zoning regulations in order to build...
Meet our Pet(s) of the Week, Blue, Sky, and Lime
by Beth Foster | Aug 17, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Imagine relaxing at home and you hear some soft, sweet chirps from across the room. You look over and three little birds are shimmering with color. Now imagine having that experience in the dead of winter, when the Massachusetts grey has fully taken over the days....
The Morning Show: Monday, August 18th
by Beth Foster | Aug 17, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Rob Hakala is off today. He’s enjoying a long weekend and will be back tomorrow. Beth Foster is solo for the full 5 hours from 5:00 to 10:00am Diane Jordan joins us for a "Best Of" Edition of More Comfort Monday at 7:45 from Natural Body Works in Kingston for “More...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, August 19th
by Beth Foster | Aug 17, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
College affordability expert Howard Freedman joins us in studio to discuss the process of searching and financing for college. He’ll talk about recent changes in the government that could affect things, including the big, beautiful bill. Anything students and parents...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, August 20th
by Beth Foster | Aug 17, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com At 8:41, Rob and Beth welcome in WATD partner Auto Shine Auto Body to discuss an important fundraiser for a child with muscular dystrophy Francesca...
The Morning Show: Thursday, August 21st
by Beth Foster | Aug 17, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by at 8:11 for his weekly conversation. www.coastalheritagebank.com Time to check in with Liza “Goldie” Churchill for another edition of “Goldie Bounce Golf” at 8:41....
The Morning Show: Friday, August 22nd
by Beth Foster | Aug 17, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Beth is off today! She’s enjoying a nice long weekend before summer ends. Rob DiFazio, Membership & Unit Service Executive with Scouting America, Mayflower Council, joins us at 8:11 to discuss fall recruitment for Cub Scouts. https://www.mayflowerbsa.org/ Feel...
Sullivan Discusses Hospital Cuts, EEE Concerns
by Dan McCready | Aug 15, 2025 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about recently announced staffing cuts at Brockton Hospital, funding from the state, and EEE and West Nile concerns. https://youtu.be/sUsWtwMBEG0 City of Brockton Signature Healthcare Announces Cuts
Woman Injured In Carver Shooting
by Dan McCready | Aug 14, 2025 | News
Carver Police are investigating following a reported shooting Wednesday night. Chief Marc Duphily says that shortly after 7:30 p.m. a woman arrived at the Carver police station reporting that she had been shot at Sampson Pond. Officers observed what appeared to be a...
Astrogeek Discusses Perseid Meteor Showers
by Dan McCready | Aug 13, 2025 | News
The “Astrogeek” Steve La Flamme speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the Perseid Meteor Shower. https://youtu.be/R4NSnndPdYU Perseids Meteor Shower Astrogeek Discusses Lunar Eclipse
Whitman Man Hospitalized Following Rollover Crash In Bourne
by Dan McCready | Aug 13, 2025 | News
A man was hospitalized following a rollover crash in Bourne. Bourne Police say that shortly before 1:30 a.m. Tuesday officers were dispatched to Route 28 for a reported roll over motor vehicle crash involving a 2014 Ford Escape. Upon arrival they found the driver,...
Mass DEP Fines Company For Unregistered Water System In Middleborough
by Dan McCready | Aug 12, 2025 | News
A company has been fined over charges it ran an Unregistered Public Water System in Middleborough. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection says that 691 Wareham, LLC has been fined $30,754 for operating an unregistered community public water system at...
Woman Found With Stolen Car, Gives False ID In Duxbury
by Dan McCready | Aug 12, 2025 | News
A car stolen from a Door Dash Driver was found in Duxbury Sunday afternoon. Duxbury Police say that at approximately 1 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area of Tremont St. and West St. where a driver stated that his car had been struck by a gray Honda Civic which...
Scenes From The July 2025 Veterans Food Drive Thru
by Dan McCready | Aug 12, 2025 | News
The Goon Squad braved some torrential rains for the July 10, 2025 Veterans Food Drive Thru. https://youtu.be/KU4iT8_SOKg The next Veterans Food Drive Thru will take place Thursday August 14 near the WATD Studios in Marshfield. Veterans Voice Network Scenes From The...
Signature Healthcare Announces Cuts
by Tom Gorman | Aug 12, 2025 | News
Signature Healthcare will be reducing the workforce at its Brockton hospital as part of a restructuring across its medical group. Signature Healthcare officials said Monday that a series of organizational changes are necessary to ensure financial sustainability and...
4th Annual First Responder Community Jamboree In Brockton
by Christine James | Aug 12, 2025 | News
Brockton Police Spokesman Darren Duarte, Brockton Police Sgt. Nichole Anderson of the Community Engagement Unit, Brockton Police Sgt. Mike Livingston the School Police Liaison, Charlet Livingston, and Chourtney Livingston speak with WATD's Christine James about the...
Milford Man Charged Following Alleged Carjacking Attempt In Braintree
by Dan McCready | Aug 11, 2025 | News
A Milford man is facing charges after an alleged carjacking attempt. Braintree Police say that just before 8 p.m. Sunday a man was waiting in his car in front of a store on Grossman Dr. A man then approached the vehicle and began talking to the man through the...
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