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These Friends Want to Hop on Over to Your House
Say hello to Mila and Harry! Our friends at House Rabbit Network tell us these two rabbits are so sweet and well-behaved. Harry is a New Zealand, he's all white and 3 years old, and Mila is a Californian and she is 5 years old.These two amazing buns are a dream; they...
Plimoth Patuxet Hosts Premiere of Thanksgiving Film
The Smithsonian Channel film "Behind The Holiday: Thanksgiving" had its premiere screening at Plimoth Patuxet Museums on Saturday night. https://youtu.be/kjDk8MYSzEo Photo Credit: The Biscuit Factory
The Morning Show: Mon., Nov. 22, 2021
Welcome to the new week! For many this week includes travel and preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving with our loved ones. We wish you safe journeys and much joy this week. We also wish you more comfort. Mondays at 7:45 Diane Jordan, owner of Natural Body Works in...
The Morning News: Tues., Nov. 23, 2021
Happy Hats off Tuesday! What? Hats off to the Arts? We usually check in with Peggy Page from the Plymouth Center for the Arts on the final Wednesday of the month. However, because of our “Thanksgiving Poll” tomorrow Peggy will be with us today at 7:11!...
The Morning Show: Wed., Nov. 24, 2021
The South Shore’s Morning News Annual Thanksgiving Poll is our focus today! This is the day we want you to text and call in with your answers to our Thanksgiving poll questions. Make sure you've got us programmed in your phone: 781-837-4900. You can text or call this...
The Morning Show: Thanksgiving, Nov. 25, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving! Wake up with us for local news, weather and sports. Rob and the morning team will be with you from 5 to 9 am this morning. Then it’s the Thanksgiving High School Football Pre-Game show with Quinn Kelly as we get ready to bring you Marshfield at...
The Morning Show: Fri., Nov. 26, 2021
Happy Friday! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving day. How well do you know classical music? We'll test your classical music knowledge at 7:11 this morning AND you could win a prize if you can “Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes” from the Plymouth...
Hanson Selectman Pays Fine To State Ethics Commission
A Hanson Selectman has paid a civil penalty in connection with violations of the conflict of interest law. The State Ethics Commission said Selectman Kenneth Mitchell, Sr. has paid a $5,000 after authorizing town payments to Newcomb’s Tree Services LLC. where he works...
Brockton Mayor Discusses COVID Numbers, Holidays
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, Thanksgiving, and other holiday observances. Photo Credit: City of Brockton
Expect Dramatic Change to Charter Says Plymouth Charter Commission
In Plymouth, Selectmen approved a new precinct map which was redrawn based on the latest federal census, so the town jumps from 15 precincts to 18. This could result in a significant increase in town meeting members and the Charter Commission is taking note of that....
Police Locate Body Of Missing Bridgewater Man
The body of a missing man was located in Bridgewater. Police Chief Christopher Delmonte says the body of the 67-year-old Bridgewater man was located late Wednesday afternoon. He was last seen on Tuesday at his home on North St. and was reported missing by relatives....
All Massachusetts Adults Now Eligible for COVID Booster Shot
All Massachusetts adults now eligible for COVID booster shot. BOSTON (AP) — All adults in Massachusetts are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration said Thursday that residents aged 18 and over can get the additional shot...
FBI Announces Reward In Search For Missing Man
The search continues for a man who disappeared more than a decade ago. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Boston Police Department, and the Randolph Police Department say they are investigating the suspicious disappearance of John Bui Tran and are asking for the...
Randolph Man Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On I-93
A Randolph man has died following an early morning crash on the Southeast Expressway. Massachusetts State Police say that shortly before 2:30 a.m. Thursday Troopers responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash on I-93 southbound at Exit 14 in Dorchester. Upon arrival...
State Senate Approves Sweeping Mental Health Bill
Massachusetts Senate approves sweeping mental health bill. BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Senate unanimously has approved a bill that would make Massachusetts residents eligible for annual mental health wellness exams, akin to annual physical exams at no cost. The...
One Person Dead, One Seriously Injured in Single-Car Crash on Route 3
1 dead, 1 seriously injured in single-car crash Nov 18, 2021 8:29 AM WEYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — One person has died and another person has suffered serious injuries in a single-car crash early Thursday morning in Massachusetts. Massachusetts State Police say the accident...
One Person Killed In Brockton Crash
A Brockton man has died following an early morning crash. Brockton Police say officers responded to a fatal accident shortly before 3 a.m. at 885 Centre St. The victim has been identified as a 28-year-old man. The incident remains under investigation by Brockton...
Early Morning Fire Causes Road Closure In Quincy
Companies are still on scene following an early morning fire in Quincy. Fire officials tell WATD News that the fire was reported shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday in a detached garage at 231 W. Squantum St. No injuries were reported. The road is still closed at this...
Plymouth Select Board Approves Redistricting Plan Following the 2020 Census
After ten iterations, Plymouth has a new precinct map. The town’s population grew as of the 2020 census, so Plymouth needed to add at least one new precinct to its 15. The new map adds three new precincts. Every precinct border has changed. So, rather than voters in...
Rockland Sewer Superintendent Leaving Town Due to “Toxic” Environment
Rockland is in the process of finding its fourth Sewer Superintendent in less than two years. The Board of Selectmen and Sewer Commission also voted to fill a vacancy on the Sewer Commission. Sewer Superintendent Keith Nastasia was hired by the Sewer Commission in...
48th Annual Art Showcase in Duxbury
The Duxbury Art Association will hold its 48th Annual Art Showcase on November 20th and 21st at the Duxbury High School. Saturday from 10 - 4 & Sunday from 11 - 3.
Man Arrested Following Standoff In Holbrook
A man is in custody following an hours-long standoff in Holbrook. Police say that at around 11 a.m. Monday officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant on 31-year-old Noah R. Hennessey, who subsequently barricaded himself inside a home at 21 Union St. A perimeter...
3rd Annual Holiday Market in Marshfield
Wicked Women Makers Market presents their 3rd Annual Holiday Market at the Winslow House in Marshfield.
Annual Holiday Market at The Winslow House in Marshfield
Wicked Women Makers Market presents 3rd Annual Holiday Market in Marshfield.
U.S. Marshals say 1969 Ohio Bank Robber, Theodore Conrad, has Pembroke Connections
Federal marshals in Ohio say an investigation into a 1969 bank robbery has been closed, following the death earlier this year of the man they say was responsible. He had made a new life in Massachusetts. The man, who went by the alias “Thomas Randele” has a South...
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