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Abington Man Wins $1 Million From Publishers Clearing House
Abington resident Christopher Smith was awarded $1 Million on Wednesday by Publishers Clearing House. Video courtesy of Kevin Tocci and Abington CAM. https://youtu.be/DlsWPFhp6BA
Trooper Hospitalized Following Plymouth Crash
A trooper was hospitalized following a crash in Plymouth. Massachusetts State Police say that at 4:20 a.m. Thursday a cruiser was struck while working a detail on Route 3 North prior to Exit 3. Both the trooper and the other driver were transported to an area hospital...
Sullivan Discusses COVID, Monkeypox As New School Year Begins
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID and Monkeypox numbers as the city is set to begin a new school year.
Brockton Crash Leaves One Dead, Five Injured
One person has died following a multi-vehicle crash in Brockton. Police say the crash took place shortly before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on Pleasant St. and Nye Ave. The accident involved pedestrians, motor vehicles, and motorcycles with five people being transported to...
The South Shore’s Morning News Live Broadcast from Pilgrim Hall Museum
Pilgrim Hall Museum – 75 Court Street in Plymouth: The South Shore’s Morning News with Rob Hakala is hitting the road today (Thursday, September 1st) from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. Join Rob as he broadcasts from the front steps of the Pilgrim Hall Museum. It’s a special day...
Plymouth Select Board Chair says Town Moderator Will Not Be Allowed to Postpone Town Meeting
In Plymouth, the Select Board, at their meeting Tuesday, the 31st, voted unanimously that the upcoming Town Meeting scheduled for October 15th, be in-person. Town Moderator Steven Triffletti disagreed advising that the meeting be a virtual one. This would be the...
Audio from WATD Political Forum for Democratic Plymouth County Commissioner Candidates
WATD hosted a political forum in the Primary Election race for Plymouth County Commissioner. Two Democrats, Alex Bezanson, of Abington, and Carlos DaSilva, of Hingham, are vying to get on the ballot for the General Election in the fall, to face Republican incumbent,...
Steven Triffletti and Christine Buckley Join WATD to Discuss Brain Aneurysm Awareness
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Triffletti and Christine Buckley joined WATD’s Christine James in studio to discuss brain aneurysm awareness. Buckley is the Executive Director for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Triffletti is a survivor of a brain aneurysm, he was...
WATD Political Analyst Discusses Recent Dropouts By Dem. Primary Candidates
WATD Political Analyst John Creed discusses the recent announcements by Attorney General Candidate Quentin Palfrey and Gubernatorial Candidate Sonia Chang-Diaz that would be dropping out of the Massachusetts Democratic Party Primary.
“I’m not going anywhere” says Halifax Selectman Jonathan Selig after Resignation of Two Selectmen, Town Administrator
In the wake of the Halifax Town Administrator and two selectmen resigning, a public meeting was held to discuss the next steps. About 30 residents attended the meeting, and questioned how the town would continue operations. Selectman Jonathan Selig told residents the...
Demolition Derby Champ Vanessa McDonald Talks With WATD
Vanessa McDonald, a 23-year-old East Bridgewater resident, speaks with WATD's Christine James about her recent Demolition Derby win at the Marshfield Fair. Photo Credit: Dan McCready
WATD Political Forum with Democratic Candidates for Plymouth County Commissioner
Join us Wednesday, August 31st for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 p.m. This Primary Election race is for Plymouth County Commissioner, two Democrats, Alex Bezanson, of Abington and Carlos DaSilva are vying to get on the ballot for the general election in the fall,...
Lone Halifax Selectmen Discusses State of Board Following Resignations
Jonathan Selig, the only current member of the Halifax Board of Selectmen, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the resignation of the Town Administrator and the two other members of the board. The Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Halifax Town...
Bridgewater Police Investigating Package Thefts
Bridgewater Police are investigating a series of package thefts. Police say that shortly before 5 a.m. Monday packages were stolen from porches in the area of Auglis Way and Vernon St. Anyone with information is being asked to contact Det. Kearns by emailing...
In Plymouth, More Than 7,000 Students Begin New School Year
In Plymouth, School Superintendent Chris Campbell commemorated the opening of the school year with a kick-off at North High School Monday morning -- welcoming 1,400 staff members – 90 of them are new teachers – who will teach just under 7,200 students. Those students...
Audio from WATD Political Forum for Democratic State Senate Candidates in the 2nd Plymouth and Norfolk District
This Primary Election race is for State Senator, for the Second Plymouth and Norfolk District. Two Democrats, incumbent Mike Brady and challenger Katrina Huff-Larmond, are both vying to get on the ballot for the general election in the fall. Moderator Christine James,...
This dynamic duo needs a home together
Meet Yo-Yo and Sophie! Yo-Yo and Sophie have become friends while in their foster home and the team at Yorkie's Inc. is hoping to find a loving home that will adopt them together. Sophie is a beautiful female Yorkie who is 6 years old and weighs around 9 lbs. She has...
WATD Political Forum: Incumbent Mike Brady vs. Challenger Katrina Huff-Larmond
Join us on Monday night, August 29th, for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 p.m. This Primary Election race is for State Senator, for the Second Plymouth and Norfolk District. Two Democrats, Incumbent Mike Brady and challenger Katrina Huff-Larmond, are both vying to...
The Morning Show: Monday, August 29, 2022
A rested Rob Hakala returns after a week off! Thanks to Larry Nelson for filling in. Rob checks in with Diane Jordan for More Comfort Mondays at 7:45. Diane is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston. At 8:41 Rob talks with best-selling author Kevin Symmons. Kevin...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Happy Tuesday! Let's chat with our friends. At 8:11 David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us for his weekly tech talk segment where David gives us the latest news from the world of technology. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday we talk with the South...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Welcome to Wednesday, And the final Wednesday of August and that means it’s time to check in with Peg Page from the Plymouth Center for the Arts for another edition of “Hats off to the Arts” at 7:11. www.artsplymouth.org Today at 7:41 Amy Naples, Executive Director of...
The Morning Show: Thursday, September 1, 2022
Head down to Plymouth today to join Rob as he broadcasts the morning show from the Pilgrim Hall Museum from 6 - 10 a.m. Rob will be joined by Peter Brown from Tiny & Sons Glass along with a number of special guests. The museum is located at 75 Court Street in...
The Morning Show: Friday, September 2, 2022
Feeling good as we head into the long Labor Day weekend! Let's keep that rolling as we chat with Mark Stiles of Stiles Law at 9:10 for Feel Good Friday.
Battery Cited As Potential Cause Of Duxbury Fire
Crews in Duxbury were called to the scene of a fire Thursday night. Fire Chief Rob Reardon tells WATD News that a battery is being cited as the potential cause of that fire. The home sustained extensive damage. Reardon says this one of a series of...
Vehicle Drives Into Norwell Post Office
Repairs are being made after a car drove into the Norwell Post Office on Dover St. Fire Chief Dave Kean tells WATD News that no injuries were reported. Despite the damage Keane says the post office will remain open. At this time it is unknown if...
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