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Bear Sighting In Kingston
The South Shore Bear has been spotted in Kingston. Kingston Police say the bear, nicknamed Boo Boo, has been seen primarily in the area of Wapping Rd. (Route 106) in the area of the MacFarlane Farms neighborhood on Wednesday. They are asking the public to leave the...
Captains Discuss Recreational Clam Bed Closures
WATD's Christine James speaks with Capt. Brad White and Capt. David Dauphinee about the closure of the recreational clam beds near the North and South Rivers. This issues will be discussed during a Wednesday (to)night meeting of the Scituate Shellfish Advisory...
Missing Teen Girl Being Sought By Rockland Police
Rockland Police are looking for a missing 14-year-old girl. Teyanna Cuocolo was last seen on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Rogers Middle School in Rockland wearing black bike shorts and a blue crop top hooded sweatshirt. Police say she is known to frequent the Brockton...
Kingston Police Arrest Two Suspects in Connection to Carjacking
The Kingston Police Department says two people were taken into custody in relation a carjacking incident in town. Sergeant Detective Michael Skowyra says the carjacking was reported around 2:30 this morning. The vehicle was located just after 10 a.m. near Hilltop Ave....
WATD News Honored During 2020 Sigma Delta Chi Awards for Excellence in Journalism
The WATD News team was the recipient of a Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists for breaking news coverage during a shooting at the Braintree Plaza on July 3, 2020. WATD Anchor Dan McCready and reporter Lenny Rowe were honored in the...
State Records Show 300 Short Term Rentals in Plymouth, Town Received Only 20 Registration Forms from Owners
In Plymouth, according to state records there are close to 300 short term rentals in town, but town registration forms returned to the Board of Health show there are about 20. Bobbi Clark has more. Director of Public Health Karen Keane explains that the...
Say hello to Charlie & Lola
***UPDATE: 8/15/21 - Charlie & Lola have been adopted! Meet Charlie and Lola, two sweet 14-year-old senior Yorkies who are looking for their forever home together. Charlie weighs 9 lbs and Lola weighs 6 lbs. Their Mom passed away and the husband felt it was best...
Marshfield Rallies for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Pride
In Marshfield, the Select Board organized a community event at the Boys & Girls Club titled “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Pride in the Town of Marshfield.” Dozens of people joined the event which included music, inspirational speeches, and local vendors....
The Morning Show: Mon., June 14, 2021
More Comfort Mondays with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston is our Monday 7:45 segment. Follow Diane on Facebook and visit her website for more details on how to bring more comfort into YOUR body, mind and soul. Did you know more than 5,800 postal...
The Morning Show: Tues., June 15, 2021
Hello Tuesday. Let's kick the day off with Tech talk with Pam Snell (sitting in for David Snell) from ACTSmart I.T. in Pembroke. Pam and David give us the latest news and information about the world of technology. www.actsmartit.com Peter Forman, President and CEO of...
The Morning Show: Wed., June 16, 2021
Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in at 7:41 today. www.plymouthchamber.com Author Hannah Reynolds joins us to talk about her new novel The Summer of Lost Letters. The story is set in Nantucket and follows 17-year-old Abby...
The Morning Show: Thurs., June 17, 2021
Stretch those legs, it's time for the South Shore Walk of the Week with John Galluzzo at 6:56! At 7:11, Lea Filson, President and CEO, of See Plymouth checks in with a status update as we approach summer. www.seeplymouth.com Tim Cahill, President and Executive...
The Morning Show: Fri., June 18, 2021
Happy Friday! At 7:11 it's time for Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. www.plymouthphil.org With restrictions being lifted, the Semi-Pro football team the Hurricanes will be playing home games back in Marshfield this year! The...
Music Fills The Air At Veterans Food Drive Thru
Live music was among the attractions for the seventh Veterans Food Drive Thru which took place June 10 outside the WATD Studios in Marshfield. https://youtu.be/HjNvzt58mdY Photo Credit: Dan McCready
Brockton Holds Graduations, Welcomes New Officers As COVID Numbers Ease
Brockton is beginning to see more positive trends when it comes to COVID numbers in the city. Mayor Robert Sullivan tells WATD News that the city has also added some new police officers to the force. Sullivan says there were also several graduations for...
Live Music Every Tuesday Night at Gray’s Park Beach in Kingston
The Kingston Recreation Department is sponoring Local Live Music every Tuesday night in July and August. Visit Kingstonrec.com for details.
Plymouth Town Clerk Discusses Upcoming Special Election
Plymouth will hold a special election on August 14th to fill an open seat on the Select Board. Christine James spoke with Plymouth Town Clerk, Pearl Sears, to get specifics.
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Drug Investigation
Two men are facing drug charges following a two month long investigation. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that the W.E.B. Major Crimes and Drug Task Force, conducted an investigation into narcotics distribution which determined that 31-year-old...
Plymouth Receives Grant to Improve Town’s Water Infrastructure
In Plymouth, good news from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo who notified town officials of an Economic Development Administration, or EDA grant, of over three million dollars. This, to make needed water infrastructure improvements to attract new industries...
Fuller Shallop To Begin Return Voyage To Plymouth
Most folks around here know about the Mayflower II, but perhaps aren’t as familiar with the Fuller Shallop. Captain Whit Perry, Director of Maritime Preservation and Operations at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, provided a more detailed description of the vessel....
Bear Spotted In Cohasset
Cohasset Police say a bear has been spotted in town. They say numerous sightings were reported in the area of Doane St. and Beechwood St. and that it looks like the bear is headed toward Wompatuck State Park. Police are asking the public to not harass or engage with...
Boston Police Commissioner Ousted Over Domestic Abuse Claims
Boston police commissioner ousted over domestic abuse claims. BOSTON (AP) — Boston’s police commissioner has been fired following a bitter battle to keep his job after decades-old domestic violence accusations came to light. Acting Mayor Kim Janey’s removal of Dennis...
Pembroke Fire Department Rescues Injured Dirtbiker
The Pembroke Fire Department responded to a wooded area behind the Middle School to help a person whose leg was entangled in a dirt bike. Fire Chief Ken McCormick says the on-duty crew responded with an off-road vehicle. “When the call came in, the captain made the...
Dorchester Man Charged with Rape on Martha’s Vineyard Ferry
The State Police say a Dorchester man is facing rape charges after an incident on a ferry from Martha’s Vineyard. After the ferry docked at Woods Hole, an 18-year-old woman reported a sexual assault to Falmouth police. A suspect was later identified as 20-year-old...
Antonucci Chosen As North Attleboro Superintendent
Duxbury School Superintendent John Antonucci will be leaving his post to become superintendent in North Attleboro. During Antonucci’s hearing before the North Attleboro School Committee he referenced recent controversies in Duxbury, such as the use of anti-Semitic...
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