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Democratic Candidate Rahsaan Hall Discusses His Campaign For Plymouth DA
Rahsaan Hall, the Democratic Party's nominee for Plymouth County District Attorney discusses his campaign with WATD's Christine James.
Anti-Virtual Reality Note Included With Explosive Package
UPDATE from Associated Press: Officials probing whether Northeastern explosion was staged AP-US--Boston-Campus Explosion, 5th Ld-Writethru Sep 14, 2022 4:55 PM BOSTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials says authorities are examining whether the employee who reported an...
Mortgage Activity Down, Foreclosures Up In Plymouth County
Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD's Dan McCready an overview of the local real estate market.
CERT Training Returns in October for Norwell and Nearby Towns
Art Joseph, Jr. and Norwell Fire Chief Dave Kean joined WATD to discuss the CERT – or Community Emergency Response Team program. He says they’ll hold the first training session in three years, in October. This will include the towns of Cohasset, Hanover, Hingham,...
Hull Artists 26th Annual Open Studios
Hull Artists 26th Annual Open Studios is Sat. Sept 17th & Sun. Sept 18th, 10 AM - 4 PM. Visit the homes and studios of some of the best artists living on the South Shore. In 2022 we have 27 artists in 17 locations throughout Hull's peninsula and bordering...
Plymouth RMV Temporarily Closed
The Registry of Motor Vehicles has announced the temporary closure of the Plymouth Service Center. Officials say that the closure is the result of flooding that was caused by a water pipe that burst in the ceiling of the 40 Industrial Park Road location. The closure...
Dorchester Man Arrested In Connection With Deadly Armed Robbery In Crown Colony
A Dorchester man is in custody in connection with an armed robbery that ended in the death of a Quincy man. Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey says 28-year-old Dwayne D. Harper was arrested on a Quincy District Court warrant while leaving a Boston...
Veterans Expo: Saturday, September 24th in Brockton
Free food and fun for Vets, troops, family and friends. At the VA Brockton Campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 24th!
Bomb Threat At Quincy High School
An investigation is underway after a bomb threat was made at Quincy High School. Quincy Police say an anonymous call came in shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday. All students were evacuated and Quincy Police EOD K9's were deployed. Students and teachers were being allowed...
Mike “Slicky” Garner Memorial Motorcycle Run Returns to Whitman
The Mike “Slicky” Garner Memorial Motorcycle Run will be taking place in Whitman, organized by the Legacy 24 Foundation. Mike Garner and Karen Fabrizio from the South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center joined WATD’s Christine James to discuss the event. Garner's son...
Pembroke Fire Chief Says Smoke Detectors Help Prevent Spread Of Fire
Crews were called to the scene of a fire at 275 Mattakeesett St. in Pembroke around 9 a.m. Monday. Fire Chief Jason Viveiros tells WATD News that having working smoke detectors made a big difference in this case. No injuries were reported damage was...
The Morning Show: Monday, September 12, 2022
Welcome to Monday! Special Guest Co-Host Stacy Padula joins Rob today. Stacy is a bestselling author and business owner from the South Shore. She’ll be talking about some of her new projects. https://stacyapadula.com At 7:45 Diane Jordan joins us for More Comfort...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Hello Tuesday! It's time to chat with our friends. At 8:11, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham joins us for his weekly tech talk segment on the latest news and trends in the world of technology. www.actsmartit.com And every Tuesday at 8:41 we talk with the...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Hello Wednesday! Today we chat with Amy Naples, Executive Director, of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com Today at 8:41 Rob talks with Editor Avery Naughton about the new National Geographic book: Weird But True! Birthdays: 300...
The Morning Show: Thursday, September 15, 2022
Welcome to Thursday. At 7:41 we chat with Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, who joins us each week to talk about programs and events supporting Quincy businesses. www.thequincychamber.com Coastal Heritage Bank Chairman and...
Say hello to Chico, our pet of the week!
Meet Chico! Or re-meet Chico! We've featured Chico a few times this year so he may be familiar to you! Could you please help us spread the word about this pup so we can find him his forever home? Chico is a sweet boy, full of kisses, who has been at the Marshfield...
The Morning Show: Friday, September, 16, 2022
Happy Friday! At 7:11 it’s “Name that Tune” 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 At 8:11 Rob checks in with Lea Filson, President and CEO of See...
Marshfield Joins 75 Communities Across the U.S. in 9/11 Flag of Honor Ceremony
In Marshfield, 9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies were held at the Fire Station, and the Boys and Girls Club. Fire Chief Jeff Simpson says it's important to pause, and reflect each year. At the Boys & Girls Club, Marshfield was one of 75 communities across the...
Duxbury Fire Department Hosts 9/11 Memorial Service
The Duxbury Fire Department held a memorial service for the community to honor those who lost their lives 21 years ago, during the tragic attacks on September 11th, 2001. WATD's Gill Johnston files this report.
Plymouth Select Board to Continue Discussion on Virtual or In-Person Town Meeting
In Plymouth, the Select Board meets Tuesday and a discussion concerning the format of Town Meeting, scheduled for October 15th, is on the agenda. The Select Board is on the record as preferring an in-person Town Meeting. Town Moderator Steven Triffletti has not been...
Kingston Man Protected Queen Elizabeth During Boston Trip
WATD Counterterrorism Expert Col. David Gavigan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his experience protecting Queen Elizabeth II during her two visits to Boston.
5K Being Held In Memory Of Conrad Roy III
Organizer Kim Bozzi and Karen Fabrizio, from the South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center, speak with WATD's Dan McCready about the Conrad Roy III Awareness/Memorial 5K Walk/Run being held Saturday in Fairhaven.
After Narrow Deficit, Alex Bezanson Appears to Have Lead in Plymouth County Commissioners Race
Results continue to come in for the Democratic primary for Plymouth County Commissioner. Alex Bezanson tells WATD it now appears that he has won over his opponent, Carlos DaSilva. He says he has not been in contact with the DaSilva campaign. Early Wednesday...
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s Monarch For 70 Years, Dies
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, has died. She was 96. Elizabeth spent more than seven decades on the throne as the U.K. rebuilt from war, lost an empire, transformed its economy and both entered and left the European...
WATD Fantasy Draft: Week 1
Watch the full draft on YouTube: This high school football season, we've got a new series here at WATD. Each week, the Sports Exchange boys will draft a fantasy football team comprised of five local players--one quarterback, two running backs, and two wide...
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