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Shine Braintree Blue Event Draws Widespread Support for Police Department
A community event was organized in Braintree to show support for the Police Department after a police K-9 was killed and two officers were wounded in a gunfight by a suspect. K-9 Kitt was a 12-year veteran of the department. Officers of six and 10 years were shot...
Tonight on Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci
MONDAY NIGHT TALK - JUNE 7, 2021 State House Report with State Senator Susan Moran stops will discuss the Senate's FY2022 budget and amendments she recently filed on behalf of her district. Kerry Byrne from KJB Trending Hospitality will share insight into...
Shine Braintree Blue Event Aims to Support Police Department after K-9 Killed, Officers Wounded
In Braintree, a community gathering will be held to support the police department after a K-9 officer was killed and two officers were wounded in an exchange of gunfire with a suspect. The Shine Braintree Blue event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Town...
“Boo Boo” the Bear Spotted in Scituate
The Scituate Police Department says “Boo Boo” the bear was located in town this morning. Working with Environmental Police and the State Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, the Scituate Police Department say they do not plan on intervening. The bear, which has been...
White Horse Beach Disturbances Resume with Warm Weather
Residents of Plymouth’s White Horse Beach have pleaded with the town to stop what they call the invasion of their neighborhood. After a rainy Memorial Day weekend, the invasion resumed and police responded. WATD reporter Charles Mathewson files the story:...
Plymouth County Commissioners Consider Administering Rescue Plan Act Funds
In Plymouth, the County Commissioners are taking under advisement whether or not they will administer some of the $5.3 billion dollars the state will receive under the American Rescue Plan Act. Bobbi Clark has more: County Administrator Frank Basler says the matter...
Man Drowns Off Beach In Quincy
A man has died after being pulled from the water Sunday afternoon. Quincy Police say that at around 2:15 p.m. they received a report that a person entered the water at Mound Street Beach and had not resurfaced. Multiple agencies responded, along with two civilian...
Brady wants to be your one and only!
Say hello to Brady! Brady is a young lab mix who has endless energy! At about 2-years-old this guy is looking for an extremely active home to keep him busy. Our friends at the Scituate Animal Shelter tell us Brady has not been too friendly with other dogs. They are...
The Morning News: Mon., June 7, 2021
Welcome to Monday! How about a More Comfort Monday? Diane Jordan delivers said comfort each Monday at 7:56. Check out Natural Body Works in Kingston for more! Al from Al's Backwoods Berrie Company pops by for an update on summer jams and jellies! Where can you find Al...
The Morning News: Tues., June 8, 2021
Shelley Sommer, head librarian at the Inly School in Scituate, joins us at 7:41 with her recommended summer reading list for kids! https://sommerreading.wordpress.com Tech talk with Pam Snell (sitting in for David Snell) from ACTSmart I.T. today at 8:11....
The Morning News: Wed., June 9, 2021
Welcome to Wednesday! At 7:40 Amy Naples, Executive Director from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in for an update on all things Plymouth. www.plymouthchamber.com At 8:11 Andrew Raczka, President and CEO, from Abington Bank joins us to talk about banking...
The Morning Show: Thurs., June 10, 2021
Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce joins us at 7:41 today. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, President and CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, stops by for his weekly conversation. www.coastalheritagebank.com Golf...
The Morning Show: Friday, June 11, 2021
It's a Feel Good Friday once again! Here we are, ready to welcome the weekend, with another edition of Name That Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic! It's your chance to test your classical music knowledge each Friday at 7:10! At 9:10 Rob chats...
Scenes From Sixth Vets Food Drive Thru
Next Veterans Food Drive-Thru is Thursday, June 10th from 12 - 2 at the WATD Studios. These are scenes from the Sixth Veterans Food Drive-Thru outside the WATD Studios at 130 Enterprise Dr. in Marshfield, Mass. https://youtu.be/y9R4h-ZtR5M
Norfolk County District Attorney said Braintree Police Officers Were “Ambushed” by Shooting Suspect
Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said Braintree police officers were “ambushed” by a suspect, who fatally shot a police K9 and wounded two officers. WATD's Dan McCready reports on the incident. Morrissey identified the suspect as 34-year old...
Officers Shot, K-9 Killed In Braintree
Two police officers were shot and a K-9 was killed in Braintree. Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros released this statement in regards to the incident. "Early today, Braintree Police responded to a report of a domestic incident in the area of McCusker Drive. The suspect...
Reports Of Officers Shot In Braintree
Police are on scene following reports two police officers were shot in Braintree. The incident occurred in the Commercial St. and McCusker Dr. area. The MBTA is reporting that Greenbush Line trains will be delayed in both directions and that passengers should expect...
Live Broadcast from See Plymouth Headquarters
Today (Friday, June 4th) from 3 to 5 PM join WATD’s Liz Raven at the See Plymouth headquarters at 4 North Street in Plymouth as they kick off this year’s “First Friday” and “First Saturday” celebrations. The first Friday and Saturday of each month, these events will...
Live Broadcast from The Curtain House in Pembroke Today
Today (Friday, June 4th) Host of The South Shore's Morning News on WATD, Rob Hakala will broadcast live from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at The Curtain House, 15 Columbia Road, Route 53 in Pembroke (British Beer Company Plaza). Enter their no-purchase raffle at the event...
Nip Sale Ban May Be on Fall Town Meeting Warrant
In Plymouth, a ban prohibiting the sale of Nips, a topic of discussion at the Select Board meeting this week. Bobbi Clark has more. Town Manager Melissa Arrighi says this is a subject that has been raised on a regular basis…. “…from groups such as Sustainable...
Person of Interest Named in 2000 Murder of Molly Bish
'Person of interest' named in 2000 murder of Molly Bish. WARREN, Mass. (AP) — A “person of interest” has been named in the murder of Molly Bish, a 16-year-old lifeguard who vanished from her post at a Massachusetts pond in 2000. Worcester District Attorney Joseph...
Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Sightings in Hull
Hull Deputy Fire Chief William Frazier says there have been sightings of the lion’s mane jellyfish in local waters. As one of the world’s largest jellyfish, it has an orange/brown belly that can grow up to six feet wide. Tentacles can grow more than 100 feet. ...
Brockton Mayor Discusses Improving COVID Numbers, Budget
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan discusses improving COVID numbers, the budget, and summer programs with WATD's Dan McCready.
Scituate Animal Shelter’s Name Your Own Adoption Fee Fundraiser This Weekend
The Scituate Animal Shelter is holding a special adoption day this weekend. Member of the Board of Directors, Lisey Good, explains their “Name Your Own Adoption Fee” campaign. Good says they have wonderful cats waiting for a home, including one who has an...
Black Bear Roaming South Shore Spotted in Hanson
The black bear who has been travelling around the South Shore for the last few weeks, is most recently spotted in Hanson. The 2 to 3-year-old male was first seen around Lakeville, Taunton and Middleboro, and now more recently in the towns of Hanover and Hanson....
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