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Ford Discusses Latest Work Of Romantic Historical Fiction
Former journalist and current author Mary Ford speaks with WATD's Christine James about her latest book, "Rebecca Road," a historical fiction based on the crash of the Italian freighter ETRUSCO, of the coast of Scituate on St. Patrick's Eve in 1956....
Meet our Pet of the Week, Prince
We have a "Prince" of a pet to meet this week! We want to introduce to Prince. Prince is a two year old pup who was surrendered to the Milton Animal Shelter due to landlord issues. Prince was loved dearly by his owner. Prince has learned basic obedience skills and...
The “Not Tonight” Chronicles: Navigating the Desire Gap
The Oxygen and the Icing: Why We Need to Stop Downplaying Sexual Incompatibility Let’s stop the polite nodding and get real: Sexual incompatibility isn’t “shallow.” In the world of “serious” relationships, we’re often told that if the conversation is deep and the...
Marshfield Argues Against MBTA Zoning Act at SJC
Marshfield Appeals MBTA Zoning Act Marshfield town attorney Robert Galvin appeared before the state Supreme Judicial Court on Wednesday, appealing a previous lower court ruling that upheld the MBTA Communities Act as constitutional. The town is arguing that...
Brockton Gang Member Sentenced to 12 Years
Investigators Seized Numerous Drugs, Machine Guns A man with ties to the Brockton-based Harvard Street Gang was sentenced yesterday in Boston federal court to twelve years in prison. Twenty-nine-year-old Joshua Tavares of Brockton will also be on five years...
Noem Removed As Homeland Security Secretary
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the announcement on social media on Thursday, two days after Noem faced a grilling on...
Norfolk Sheriff Discusses IG Report
Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott speaks with WATD's Christine James about a report released by the Massachusetts Inspector General regarding the 14 Sheriff Offices across the Commonwealth. https://youtu.be/Ogo4VZyaVQE Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Meschino...
Meschino Gives WATD A Legislative Update
State Representative Joan Meschino gives WATD's Christine James a legislative update from Beacon Hill. https://youtu.be/0_NKN6Zuf40 Weymouth Town Dem Committee Elects Delegates State Rep. Joan Meschino
Weymouth Town Dem Committee Elects Delegates
The Weymouth Democratic Town Committee recently held a caucus at the Tufts Library. WATD’s Christian Maitre has more… https://youtu.be/eslcvPxpsOY Weymouth Democratic Town Committee Cambridge Celebrates Henry Knox This Weekend
Brockton Double Murder Suspect Held Without Bail
A man charged in connection with a double shooting in Brockton has been ordered held without bail. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office said on Tuesday that twenty-three-year-old Davinci Leonard entered a plea of not guilty to two counts of murder,...
Two Towns Provide Storm Cleanup Update
Plymouth and Rockland provide WATD News with updates on storm recovery efforts. WATD's Dan McCready has more. https://youtu.be/HboMsu3kHTg Pembroke Snow Cleanup Continues Town of Rockland Town of Plymouth
Marshfield Town Meeting to Reconsider MBTA Multi-Family Zoning Bylaw
Marshfield Select Board puts the MBTA zoning act back before town meeting. The Marshfield April 27th town meeting will reconsider its October vote that adopted the MBTA Communities Act. WATD's Tom Gorman has details. https://youtu.be/kcVnZbmLp0c ...
Cambridge Commemorates Knox’s ‘Noble’ Expedition
Cambridge played host on Saturday to a ceremony commemorating the 250th Anniversary of Henry Knox's "Noble Train of Artillery." WATD's Dan McCready was there. https://youtu.be/82ETbVpJksI Revolution 250 Cambridge Celebrates Henry Knox This Weekend
Brockton Offering Scarfs For Shoveled Walkways
Brockton residents are being asked to help with snow removal and offering some schwag in return. WATD’s Dan McCready explains. https://youtu.be/w-Trmg7xv0w Submit Photos Here Duxbury Snow Removal Continues Through Weekend
Pembroke Snow Cleanup Continues
Snow cleanup will continue into upcoming week in Pembroke. Officials say that town crews are continuing efforts to clear and treat sidewalks throughout the community in the wake of the blizzard. Cleanup of secondary roads will continue in the upcoming week as...
Duxbury Snow Removal Continues Through Weekend
Duxbury officials say snow removal operations will continue through the weekend. Town Manager Rene Reid says that the fire department and DPW have set up an operations center at the Steele Building that will be staffed through the weekend to coordinate cleanup...
Holbrook Police Arrest Two on Gun, Drug Charges
A fight at a Holbrook restaurant led to the arrest of two people on firearms charges. Police say that officers responded to a call for two people fighting inside a restaurant at 462 North Franklin Street Wednesday afternoon at about 2:30. One suspect left the area in...
Cambridge Celebrates Henry Knox This Weekend
Andrea Anderson and Mallory Hayes of HKS Clydesdales in Duxbury speak with WATD's Dan McCready about an event on Saturday honoring Henry Knox's "Noble Train of Artillery." https://youtu.be/IeZeMy_WrAE Plymouth’s Historic Bell Rings in 2026 HKS Clydesdales
Scituate Power Restored
The power is back on in Scituate. National Grid reported yesterday afternoon (Thursday) that the power has been fully restored in the town. Nearly half of Scituate and all of Humarock were without power since Monday’s blizzard. Humarock was still without power...
Eversource Power Outage Update
Eversource officials say they are making progress restoring power and just about everyone will have their lights back on by tonight. Director of electric operations Doug Foley said that of yesterday afternoon, power had been restored to more than 426,000 customers....
Missing Weymouth Man Found Deceased
A Weymouth man who went missing during Monday’s blizzard has been found deceased. Police say that the body of 45-year-old Brendan Rogers was found in a remote wooded area of the Fore River Wednesday afternoon. Authorities said there is no indication of foul play....
Hingham Elementary School Evacuated
Plymouth River Elementary School in Hingham was evacuated Thursday after concerns of the roof collapsing due to heavy snow. Town officials said that roofing specialists were called after concerns that a section of the roof near the cafeteria showed signs of stress and...
Plymouth County DA Speaks About Retail Theft
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about retail theft. Cruz Discusses Suspect Capture in Mexico Cruz Speaks About 2025 Crime Statistics
Marshfield Officials Give Update On Storm Recovery
Lt. Artie Shaw, of the Emergency Operations Center, and Harbormaster Mike DiMeo speak with WATD's Christine James about Marshfield's storm recovery efforts. https://youtu.be/wioPgurLBOg Town Of Marshfield Plymouth Making Progress On Storm Recovery
Plymouth Making Progress On Storm Recovery
Plymouth Town Manager Derek Brindisi and Select Board Chair David Golden give WATD's Dan McCready an update on the town's recovery efforts following Monday's blizzard. https://youtu.be/s9gBtz7zgrE Town of Plymouth Marshfield Officials Give Update On Storm Recovery
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