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Sidney the Senior Dane Needs a New Couch
Say hello to Sidney! Sidney is aGreat Dane and Black Lab mix, a gentle giant looking for a couch to call his very own. At 11-years-old, this dane mix weighs about 95 lbs. Extremely loved in his last home, Sidney is feeling pretty down being at the shelter. Sidney is...
County to Distribute COVID Test Kits and Plan to Develop Wood Lot
In Plymouth, County Commissioners will distribute close to four hundred thousand Covid test kits to the 27 communities that make up Plymouth County. And in another development have put the wood lot out to bid. Bobbi Clark has more: County Commissioner...
Plympton Police Department Hosting Annual Coat Drive
The Plympton Police Department is hosting its annual coat drive. The coats will be donated to the Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless, which serves 22 towns. The drive runs through February 13. Special Police Officer Laicey Ieronimo said they’ve already gotten a...
Watertown Man Charged with Drug Trafficking after Weymouth Bust
A Watertown man was arrested for trafficking methamphetamines in Weymouth. Christopher Christie, 41, was arrested after a month-long investigation with Weymouth Police and the South Shore Drug Task Force. Christie is facing charges of trafficking meth (over 200 grams)...
Man Gravely Injured after Shooting at South Shore Plaza
Braintree Police say a man is in grave condition after a shooting at the South Shore Plaza. Deputy Braintree Police Chief Tim Cohoon says they responded around 3 p.m. on Saturday. “Inside the South Shore Plaza, inside one of the stores, there was an encounter between...
Blackout of Plymouth Executive Session Minutes Prompts Request for Hearing
In Plymouth, Attorney and Town Meeting member Rich Serkey requests a second opinion by the Attorney General on redaction, or blacking out of executive session minutes concerning the changes in former Town Manager Melissa Arrighi’s contract. Bobbi Clark has more: ...
Plymouth County DA Tim Cruz Joins WATD to Discuss Grant for Drug-Endangered Children
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says his office has been awarded a $1.18 million federal grant to identify and provide support for drug-endangered children. Listen to the interview with WATD’s Christine James here:
State Police Confirm Rockland Search Connected to Missing Hanover Woman
There was a heavy police presence in Rockland along Forest Street Wednesday afternoon. Police vehicles were on scene, and helicopters hovered near a construction site between Forest Street and Union Point, the former Weymouth Naval Air Station. The State Police...
FERC Chair Says They Likely Erred In Citing Weymouth Compressor Station
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission says they may have made a mistake in its approval process for the Weymouth Compressor Station. The commission’s chair, Richard Glick, issued a statement in which he said they “likely erred in siting the Weymouth Compressor...
Applications for Apartments Open at Marshfield Veterans Home
There are some unexpected vacancies at the new Marshfield Veterans Home, creating an opportunity for eligible veterans to move in. Carin Paulette, the Marshfield Veterans' Agent, said there are guidelines for eligible residents. An application is available on the...
FBI Issues National Alert for Missing Hanson Native, Maura Murray
The FBI is issuing a nationwide alert in the case of Maura Murray, the Hanson native who has been missing since 2004, after a car crash in New Hampshire. Maura's sister, Julie, says they've been asking for assistance from the FBI since the start of the investigation....
Brockton Firefighter Injured At Tilton Ave. Fire
A Brockton firefighter was injured Tuesday night after falling through the stairs of a home on Tilton Ave. Fire Chief Brian Nardelli said the firefighter is in good spirits. Nardelli said that firefighter was able to get out on his own and was...
Marshfield Bakery Launches New Cookie For Tornado Victim Fundraiser
Veronica's Sweetcakes in Marshfield is selling a new cookie to benefit the WATD Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund. Manager Mary Beth Ryan told the South Shore’s Morning News what inspired this endeavor. Cookies can be ordered ahead of time at their website. Veronica's...
New Rules for Outdoor Dining in Plymouth
In Plymouth, a new outdoor dining plan has been put in place by Selectman Harry Helm and the Outdoor Dining Working group, which includes: representatives of the planning and health departments, residents, restaurant and retail store owners, the town’s parking plan...
A Look At The History Behind Martin Luther King Day
Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with Dan McCready about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the history behind the holiday that bears his name. Photo Credit: Kentucky Heritage Council
Rockland Families in Need of Help after Three-Alarm Fire
Eight people are displaced after a three-alarm fire in Rockland Saturday night. Fire Chief Scott Duffey says a second-floor tenant noticed smoke and fire coming from the walls of a multi-family home at 63 Linden Street. They got the occupants safely out of the...
Firefighter Injured, Six People Displaced after Brockton Fire
A firefighter suffered minor injuries and six people were displaced after a three-alarm fire in Brockton. Deputy Fire Chief Scott Albanese says they received calls reporting the fire at 41 Glenwood Street, just after 6 p.m. on Saturday. He says the occupants of...
Godfrey needs a good home
Say hello to Godfrey! Tipping the scale at 131 lbs, Godfrey is a VERY large dog. This bear like canine, a Great Pyrenees and Golden Retriever mix, is hoping to find a home with a couch big enough to let him enjoy the finer things in life during his senior years. Our...
The Morning Show: Mon., Jan. 17, 2022
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At 7:45 we'll be joined by Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston for More Comfort Mondays. And at 9:22 we'll spend time telling you about our pet of the week, an animal here on the South...
The Morning Show: Tues., Jan. 18, 2022
Hello Tuesday. Time for Tech Talk Tuesdays at 8:11 with David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Each week David gives us the skinny on tech new and trends and he helps to keep us safe online, too. www.actsmartit.com And every Tuesday at 8:41 we talk with the South...
The Morning Show: Wed., Jan. 19, 2022
Wednesday we set our sights on Plymouth where we check in with Amy Naples, Executive Director of Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com We check in weekly with Brian Comer from Movement Mortgage Wednesdays at 9:22 to talk about the latest...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Jan 20, 2022
Thursday. It's upon us. And today at 7:41 we chat with Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce. www.thequincychamber.com Then at 8:11 Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Coastal Heritage Bank, stops by for...
The Morning Show: Fri., Jan 21, 2022
Welcome to Friday, and another chance to Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes of the Plymouth Philharmonic. Steven joins us at 7:11 so get those thinking caps on and be ready to name that classical tune! At 9:11 Marshfield attorney Mark Stiles of Stiles Law joins us...
Brockton 17-year-old Charged after Stabbing at High School
A stay-in-place order was issued for Brockton High School following a report of a person stabbed this afternoon. Police Spokesman Darren Duarte says a student was transported to a hospital with a non-life threatening injury. They were alert and responsive when they...
Plymouth Schools Favor In-Person Learning
In Plymouth, there are over 7,500 students attending public schools, and the goal is to continue to teach those students in school as opposed to remote learning. Kids are wearing masks both in the classroom and on the bus, air filtration systems are active in school...
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