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Baker Won’t Seek Third Term As Massachusetts Governor
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker says he won’t seek a third term as governor of Massachusetts. Baker's announcement Wednesday comes as his party is bitterly split between supporters and foes of former President Donald Trump. His decision comes near the end of a second...
South Shore Action Discusses Afghan Resettlement Program
Kathy Swanson and Anne McCarthy-Eagan from South Shore Action speak with WATD's Christine James about Afghan Resettlement.
Taunton Mayor Withdraws Nomination for Former Marshfield Treasurer/Collector Patrick Dello Russo
Former Marshfield Treasurer/Collector Patrick Dello Russo was nominated as the Chief Financial Officer for the City of Taunton. The Taunton Gazette reports that Mayor Shaunna O’Connell has withdrawn the appointment, citing potential “red flags,” including a personal...
State Senator Diana DiZoglio Joins WATD to Discuss Her State Auditor Campaign
State Senator Diana DiZoglio (D-First Essex) joined WATD to discuss her campaign for State Auditor. DiZoglio was first elected as State Representative in the 14th Essex District in 2012, and was elected to the State Senate in 2018. She discusses growing up in Methuen...
One Displaced Following Quincy Fire
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Quincy Sunday afternoon. Fire officials tell WATD News that at around 3:45 p.m. they were called to 166 Granite St. for a fire on the exterior of the house. That fire spread through the attic into the interior of the home....
A Lot of Questions for Plymouth Select Board, But Not Many Answers
In Plymouth, the story begins last month with a complaint against an employee—the complaint was scheduled to be discussed in a series of executive session meetings called by the Select Board. And that employee is Town Manager Melissa Arrighi. Bobbi Clark has more… So...
The Morning Show: Mon., Nov. 29, 2021
Welcome to Monday! We hope you enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday. We're so thankful for you, our loyal listeners! Time to kick off a new week with Diane Jordan's More Comfort Mondays at 7:45. Diane is the owner Natural Body Works in Kingston and each week her wish is...
The Morning Show: Tues., Nov. 30, 2021
It's Tuesday, the final day of November. How did that happen?! Let's get caught up with the tech news we need to know when David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham joins us at 8:11 for his tech talk segment. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday at 8:41 we talk with...
Chanukah Begins Sunday Night As COVID Restrictions Lift
Chanukah begins Sunday night, and this year it followed another major holiday. Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News that while it may seem Chanukah is early this year, that’s not exactly true. ...
The Morning Show: Wed., Dec. 1, 2021
It's Wednesday! Welcome to December! Amy Naples, Executive Director from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in with Rob this morning at 7:41. Track the Chamber and all the ways they're doing good at www.plymouthchamber.com. Today at 9:11, Jessica Toledo,...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Dec. 2, 2021
Hello, Thursday! We welcome back Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, at 7:41. www.thequincychamber.com At 8:11 Bob Terravecchia, President and CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, returns for our weekly conversation about life...
The Morning Show: Fri., Dec. 3, 2021
Happy first Friday of December! Let's all get in tune for Name That Tune with Steven from the Plymouth Phil! Do you know how to play? It's a chance for you to guess the classical music selections Steven Karidoyanes has made at 7:11 - you may even win a prize! And at...
Narcotics Investigation Leads To Arrests Of Two Brockton Men
Two men are facing charges following a nine-month-long narcotics investigation that began in Brockton and led to arrests in Boston. Brockton Police say that, with the help of the Massachusetts State Police's CINRET Team (Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction...
Plimoth Patuxet Sees Uptick In Activity For Thanksgiving’s 400th Anniversary
Richard Pickering, the Deputy Director of Plimoth Patuxet Museums, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about museum activities for the day, misconceptions about the holiday, and a recent documentary film about the holiday. Photo Credit: Plimoth Patuxet Museums
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan Discusses Community Holiday Celebration, Thanksgiving Favorites on WATD
The Brockton Community Holiday Celebration will return this weekend, and Mayor Robert Sullivan joined WATD to discuss the event. The parade takes place on Saturday, along Main Street in Downtown Brockton, starting at 10 a.m. Festivities will follow until 4 p.m. at...
Jim Smith Joins WATD to Discuss His Documentary “Surviving New England’s Great Dying”
Well-known television reporter, Jim Smith, spoke with WATD's Christine James about his documentary, "Surviving New England's Great Dying.” The recently-released film that tells the story of a pandemic among the Native Americans in New England, before the arrival of...
Pembroke Residents Looking for Hal, a Missing Golden Retriever/Yellow Lab X
Pembroke residents have organized a search group to locate Hal, a 13-year-old Golden Retriever who has been missing for more than a week. According to Pembroke Animal Control, Hal is missing from Tubbs Meadow, near Mill and Center Streets. People should not call or...
Historian Discusses Growth Of Thanksgiving
Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the beginnings of the Thanksgiving holiday and how its observance has changed over time.
Exhibit Looks At Thanksgiving Origins and Evolution
As Thanksgiving approaches, with a major anniversary, a new exhibit at Plimoth Patuxet Museums is taking an in-depth look at the holiday. Staff Historian Tom Begley tells WATD News that much of the exhibit is based on writings from that era. Begley says...
Pilgrim Progress To Take Place Thanksgiving Day
A reenactment of the Pilgrims’ original Sabbath procession will be taking place on Thanksgiving once again this year. March Organizer Cheryl Doherty tells WATD News that they will be observing a centennial anniversary as the holiday itself turns 400. ...
Autopsy Finds 5-year-old Elijah Lewis Died of Violence and Neglect
An autopsy has found that 5-year-old Elijah Lewis died of violence and neglect. New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella announced in a statement today, the Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the manner of death was homicide – including...
Three Bridgewater Teens Charged with Breaking into Boston Yacht
Boston Police say three Bridgewater teens were arrested this morning, and one had to be rescued after they were accused of breaking into a 97-foot yacht. According to the Boston Police Department, officers responded to a call for a breaking-and-entering in progress...
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Joins WATD to Discuss Rescue Efforts
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation has joined the Greater Atlantic Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network to help stranded seals, dolphins, whales, and porpoises. Executive Director Regina Asmutis-Silvia and Stranding Coordinator Sarah McCormack spoke with WATD’s...
Plymouth Charter Commissioners Say No Thanks to Joint Session Invite from Select Board
In Plymouth, suggested by Selectman Betty Cavacco, the Select Board invited the Charter Commission to meet with them in joint session. The Commissioners said no thank you. Bobbi Clark has more: Bill Abbott chairs the charter commission: “Everybody...
Sights and Sounds from the Plymouth Thanksgiving Parade
Thousands of people were in Plymouth for the return of an annual tradition – America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration. WATD’s Lenny Rowe files this report. Check out pictures from the parade here: [gallery...
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