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Peanut wants to be the king in your castle!
Meet Peanut! Peanut is a little over a year old, orange male who was surrendered to our friends at the Quincy Animal Shelter after a move brought him into a home with another cat which did not suit Peanut! He likes to be the king...
The Morning Show: Monday, May 30, 2022
Memorial Day. A time to remember. A time to honor. We're with Diane Jordan at 7:45 for More Comfort Mondays. Diane is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston and created More Comfort Mondays to bring more comfort to our bodies, minds and souls. It’s time to...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Welcome to Tuesday, the final day of May! Is it me or is time moving too fast? This morning we'll check in with David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham at 8:11. David joins us weekly for Tech Talk where he teaches the latest tech news and trends and helps to keep...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, June 1, 2022
It's Wednesday! The first day of June! Let's connect with our friends. First at 7:41 we'll chat with Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy Naples for an update on events and programs in and around Plymouth. www.plymouthchamber.com At 8:41 this...
The Morning Show: Thursday, June 2, 2022
Welcome to Thursday! Let's chat with our friends. At 7:11 we reconnect with Lea Filson, the President & CEO of See Plymouth, about what fun and interesting events are happening in our own backyard. www.seeplymouth.com Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director...
The Morning Show: Friday, June 3, 2022
Happy Friday! Welcome to the first weekend in June. Are you ready for summer? Today we'll check in with attorney Mark Stiles from Stiles Law at 9:10 for Feel Good Friday! www.stiles-law.com Rob talks with Tom Bell today at 9: 25 from Welch Senior Living. Welch Senior...
Feel Good Friday: 5.27.22
https://youtu.be/ZrWy_tolxUI Happy Memorial Day weekend! Mark’s out there today training for the Pan-Mass Challenge, reminding drivers to share the road, and thinking about the highly anticipated Top Gun sequel! Donate to Marshfield Rams Cancer here: ...
Attorney Says State Law Prohibits Race Track on Public Land
In Plymouth. state law, chapter 128A, prohibits an operation such as a race track on public land, such as the County Wood lot—this according to Attorney Rich Serkey. He sent an email to both Town Manager Derek Brindisi and County Administrator Frank Basler notifying...
Live Broadcast from The Curtain House in Pembroke
Join WATD’s Rob Hakala Friday (6/3) from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Curtain House, Route 53 in Pembroke. Check out the latest styles and colors for spring and summer at this sale event. Win a gift certificate to the Curtain House and the new Tolson’s Tap & Tavern....
Missing Stellwagen Sanctuary Whale Tag Located in Truro
The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary has been looking for a missing tag that was used to study sei whales. Dr. Tammy Silva, a marine ecologist, spoke with WATD, saying they were searching Cape Cod Bay, Long Beach in Plymouth, but they finally got some good...
Memorial Day Events Around the South Shore
Memorial Day Events around the South Shore Abington – A ceremony will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Braintree – A ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday at the Blue Hill Cemetery. Brockton – The parade will take place Monday, stepping off...
Pembroke Select Board Votes to Dissolve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
In Pembroke, the Select Board’s formation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee has been the source of contentious debate. It was standing-room only at the library last night as attendees discussed a vote to potentially dissolve the committee. “I don’t...
Celebrity Chef Stephen Coe Joins WATD to Discuss New Cookbook, Special Donation for TIC Gratitude Gala
Celebrity chef Stephen Coe stopped by WATD to discuss his new cookbook, meals for first responders, and a multi-course dinner for six people, that will be auctioned off live at the Talking Information Center’s Gratitude Gala on June 2. Listen to the interview with...
The Morning Show: Monday, May 23, 2022
Welcome to the new week. Let's spend some time with our friends, old and new. First we'll chat with Diane Jordan for More Comfort Mondays at 7:45. Diane, owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston, curates each segment to help bring more comfort to our bodies, minds and...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
It's Tuesday - let's connect with our friends. Today at 8:11, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us for his weekly tech talk segment. David gives us the latest from the world of technology and helps to keep us safe online. www.actsmartit.com Every...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Welcome to Wednesday, it's mid-week and it's time to chat with our friend. Amy Naples, Executive Director from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in at 7:41 for an update on all things related to businesses in the Plymouth area. www.plymouthchamber.com Our...
The Morning Show: Thursday, May 26, 2022
Hello Thursday! Guest Co-Host Sandra Smith joins Rob Hakala on the program today from 7 - 10 a.m. Sandra was the winner of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce guest host raffle. https://www.remax.com/real-estate-agents/sandra-smith-plymouth-ma/100086349 Tim Cahill,...
The Morning Show: Friday, May 27, 2022
Welcome to Friday! It's time to start the long weekend and the unofficial start to summer! At 8:41 author Cameron Sperance joins us to talk about his fun book, just in time for the summer. It’s called 52 Things to Do in Boston: Local Spots, Outdoor Recreation,...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The March Against Elder Abuse will take place on June 16th on Water Street in Plymouth.
Clinical Career Fair on June 8th in Brockton
A Clinical Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, June 8th at the Brockton Hospital School of Nursing from 1 - 5 PM.
Anna Dunbar Discusses TIC Gratitude Gala, Online Fundraising Efforts
Anna Dunbar, Executive Director of the Talking Information Center, speaks with WATD's Christine James about the upcoming "Gratitude Gala" on June 2. To learn more click here.
Asian Caucus Holds State House Event Against Hate
Members of the Massachusetts House Asian Caucus held an event in front of the State House on Wednesday to speak out against hate on a day that marked the anniversary of a major event in the Black Lives Matter movement. State Representative Tackey Chan said that...
Crews Respond To Early Morning Fire In Brockton
Crews were called to the scene of an early morning fire in Brockton. Fire officials says the fire was reported just before 3 a.m. Wednesday at 40 Calmar St. Upon arrival crews found fire showing from the third floor rear doorway, and a working fire was declared....
WATD Honored with Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast
For the second consecutive year, WATD received a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association in the Newscast category in Region 10 for Small Market Radio. Listen to the newscast here: Since 2002, Managing Editor...
Norwell Residents Discuss St. Helen’s Property at Community Meeting
In Norwell, a community forum was held to discuss the St. Helen’s church property. Select Board members Andy Reardon and Peter Smellie hosted the forum. Reardon says he spoke with representatives from the Archdiocese of Boston, who are planning to sell the church at...
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