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Jays Hope And Promise Fundraiser
by Christine James | Sep 7, 2022 | News, South Shore Events
Beth Pransky, of Jay's Hope & Promise, and comedian Jimmy Tingle speak with WATD's Christine James about an upcoming fundraiser.
Kingston Selectmen Discuss Wastewater, Affordable Housing
by Dan McCready | Sep 7, 2022 | News
Kimberley Emberg, Chair of the Kingston Board of Selectmen, gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Tuesday night's meeting.
Creed Provides Primary Recap
by Dan McCready | Sep 7, 2022 | Election News
WATD Political Analyst John Creed discusses the results of Tuesday's Primary Races.
Second Plymouth & Norfolk State Senate (Democrats) Incumbent Mike Brady Wins Primary
by Site Admin | Sep 7, 2022 | Election News
Incumbent Mike Brady has unofficially beat out primary opponent Katrina Huff-Larmond in the race for Second Plymouth & Norfolk State Senate (Democrats). WATD caught up with him following his opponents concession. Listen to interview here: ELECTION RESULTS...
Patrick O’Connor Unofficial Winner in Race for First Plymouth/Norfolk State Senate (Republicans)
by Site Admin | Sep 6, 2022 | Election News, News
In the race for First Plymouth and Norfolk State Senate (Republicans) the unofficial winner is Patrick O'Connor beating out Ronald Patuto. WATD reporter Brad White spoke with Patrick at his campaign headquarters.
Healey Wins Democratic Primary for Massachusetts Governor
by Mariel Reed | Sep 6, 2022 | Election News
Healey wins Democratic primary for Massachusetts governor AP-US-Election-2022-Massachusetts Sep 6, 2022 9:22 PM BOSTON (AP) — Attorney General Maura Healey has won the Democratic primary for Massachusetts governor, bringing her one step closer to becoming the first...
Unofficial Winner in the 11th Plymouth District, Rita Mendes
by Mariel Reed | Sep 6, 2022 | Election News
For Democratic State Rep. in the 11th Plymouth District, Rita Mendes appears to be the clear winner. Reporter Jesse Wilkins joined her at her headquarters, she spoke with WATD after jumping out to a 1,075-418 lead. Listen to her interview here: WATD's David...
Republican Candidate Geoff Diehl Checks in with WATD
by Mariel Reed | Sep 6, 2022 | Election News
WATD's Primary Night Election Coverage continues with live updates from the headquarters for gubernatorial candidates. Jonathan Grabowski checks in from the headquarters for Republican candidate, Chris Doughty. Brendan Connelly joins from the headquarters of...
WATD is Celebrating 45 Years on the Air, Owner Ed Perry Discusses the Longevity
by Site Admin | Sep 6, 2022 | Election News
Primary Election night coverage continues with a message from WATD's station owner, historian, and General Manager, Ed Perry. Perry highlights the need for local news coverage, with credit to Managing Editor, Christine James. Former State Senate President Terry Murray...
Primary Election Night Coverage Continues with Joan Vennochi
by Site Admin | Sep 6, 2022 | Election News
WATD's Primary Election night coverage continues with Joan Vennochi joining the show. Vennochi is an Associate Editor and Columnist with The Boston Globe. Listen to her segment here:
LIVE Primary Election Night Coverage on WATD Tonight
by Mariel Reed | Sep 6, 2022 | Election News
WATD's Primary Election night coverage is live, with Political Analyst John Creed, George O'Toole, Chair of the Plymouth County Democratic League and Plymouth County Commissioner Jared Valanzola in studio with Christine James. Early discussion included mail-in...
Due to Vault Issue, Polls in Barnstable Open Until Midnight
by Lenny Rowe | Sep 6, 2022 | Election News
Polls in Barnstable will be open until midnight tonight, after an issue with a vault that kept election ballots. In a statement, the town said the clerks tried to open the vault around 4:15 this morning, but were not able to. The precincts in Barnstable, while open,...
The Morning Show: Monday, September 5, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 6, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Today is Labor Day. And today we'll chat with Diane Jordan from Natural Body Works in Kingston at 7:45 for More Comfort Mondays, a chance to allow Diane to help you bring more comfort to your body, mind and soul. It’s time to introduce you to our Pet of the Week at...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 6, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Hello Tuesday! At 7:41 we’ll learn about North River Theater’s production of “Night of January 16th”. Joining us will be director Laura Dunkum and actors Jamie Poskitt and Sam Groll. Find out more at www.northrivertheater.org. David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, September 7, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 6, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Wednesday. Today at 7:11 Rob talks with Stephen Halko-Sheehan and Robert Kjellman about the Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off on September 10. Find out more at www.mcrco.org. Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in...
The Morning Show: Thursday, September 8, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 6, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Thursday. Let's check in with our friends. At 7:41 Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, joins us to bring us up to speed on Quincy business activity and upcoming fall events. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia,...
The Morning Show: Friday, September 9, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 6, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Hello Friday! Friday is for friends and our first conversation with friends takes place at 7:11 during “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. Steven curates a selection of great tunes and you have to be the first to guess the song or...
WATD Political Analyst Gives Primary Day Preview
by Dan McCready | Sep 6, 2022 | News
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready his thoughts on what to expect from Tuesday's Primary Races.
Listen Live to WATD’s Primary Night Coverage, Starting at 7 p.m.
by Lenny Rowe | Sep 6, 2022 | Election News
Be sure to join WATD’s live Primary Night coverage starting at 7 p.m. tonight. Christine James will be in studio with her “political posse” of experts, and reporters in the field, to bring you all the results and analysis you want and expect from WATD. We’ll have...
The History Behind Labor Day
by Dan McCready | Sep 5, 2022 | News
Peter Drummey,Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the history behind the Labor Day holiday.
Harborworks Fireworks over the Hingham Harbor
by Site Admin | Sep 5, 2022 | South Shore Events
The Harborworks fireworks showcase will light up the skies over the Bathing Beach in Hingham on Saturday, September 10th.
Union Leader Discusses State Of Labor
by Dan McCready | Sep 5, 2022 | News
Steve Tolman, President of the Massachusetts AFL–CIO, spoke with WATD's Dan McCready about the state of the Labor Movement.
Say hello to Tito the puppy and his adorable ears!
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 5, 2022 | Pet of the Week
Meet Tito! Tito is a sweet, playful and feisty pup guessed to be around 5-months-old. Our friends at Scituate Animal Shelter can only guess his mix, which they suspect is Chihuahua and Shiba Inu. This little guy has a sad past but we are ready to help him find his...
Plymouth Board of Health Chair says COVID-19 State of Emergency in Plymouth Has Been Lifted
by Lenny Rowe | Sep 2, 2022 | News
Dr. Barry Potvin, the chair of the Plymouth Board of Health, says the state of emergency for COVID-19 has been lifted in town, and in Massachusetts. It is still in effect according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Potvin says the FDA and...
Rockland Police Lieutenant Nick Zeoli Excited for New Role as Chief of the Department
by Lenny Rowe | Sep 1, 2022 | News
The Rockland Selectmen were unanimous in appointing Police Lieutenant Nick Zeoli as the next chief of the department. He’ll be taking over after the retirement of Chief John Llewellyn. Zeoli was born and raised in Rockland, and graduated from the High School. He's...
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