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Meet our Pet of the Week, Bella
by Beth Foster | May 25, 2025 | Pet of the Week
We are still looking for Bella's Fur-ever Family! Please learn about Bella, tell your friends, and help Bella find her new owners! Meet Bella from Qu incy Animal Shelter! She is a professional pooch in the way that she is 8 years old, and has the doggy-training...
The Morning Show: Monday, May 26th
by Beth Foster | May 25, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
It’s Memorial Day – a day we remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military. You can find out all about what is happening around the South Shore here: https://959watd.com/blog/2025/05/south-shore-memorial-day-events
The Morning Show: Tuesday, May 27th
by Beth Foster | May 25, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Our technical confidante joins us for Tech Talk at 8:11! David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, keeps us informed on all things computing. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday at 8:41, we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. We are joined by the new...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, May 28th
by Beth Foster | May 25, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
On the final Wednesday of every month it’s our “Hats off to the Arts” segment at 7:11 with our friends from the Plymouth Center for the Arts. https://www.artsplymouth.org Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in at 7:41....
The Morning Show: Thursday, May 29th
by Beth Foster | May 25, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by at 8:11 for his weekly conversation. www.coastalheritagebank.com Time to check in with Liza “Goldie” Churchill for another edition of “Goldie Bounce Golf” at 8:41....
The Morning Show: Friday, May30th
by Beth Foster | May 25, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark Stiles from Stiles Law each and every Friday at 9:11. www.stiles-law.com And it wouldn't be the kick-off to the weekend without our Sports Report with Quinn Kelly. At 9:35 we'll discuss highlights of the Red Sox and Celtics' seasons...
TIC To Hold Fundraising Gala
by Christine James | May 23, 2025 | News
Getting ready to celebrate and help out a good cause –that’s all happening at the TIC Gala on June 12th at the Indian Pond Country Club, in Kingston. Jacqueline Porro is the Executive Director of TIC. You can expect music, food, raffles, great prizes to bid on,...
Memorial Day Weekend Expected To Be Busy For Travelers
by Dan McCready | May 23, 2025 | News
Travelers have begun making their Memorial Day Weekend treks. WATD’s Dan McCready explains. https://youtu.be/pwT3ZEnZraY
Second Man Arraigned In Connection With Brockton Shooting
by Dan McCready | May 23, 2025 | News
A second man has been charged in connection with a deadly Brockton shooting. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that 24-year-old Jaylen Speed of Dorchester was arraigned Thursday in Brockton District Court with one count of Accessory After the Fact...
South Shore Memorial Day Events
by Tom Gorman | May 22, 2025 | News, South Shore Events
The South Shore will join the nation in honoring veterans on Memorial Day. In Marshfield, the annual parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. at Library Plaza and proceed to the Town Green for a ceremony. Hingham will have a ceremony in the town hall auditorium beginning at...
Edaville Theme Park Auction
by Tom Gorman | May 22, 2025 | News
The closed Edaville Family Theme Park's iconic amusements were auctioned recently. WATD's Tom Gorman was there. https://youtu.be/rgMMIAJPA9s
Cruz Discusses Alleged Preschool Assaults, Brockton Rox
by Christine James | May 22, 2025 | News
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about a woman facing charges for allegedly assaulting students at a Scituate preschool and a field trip to the Brockton Rox. https://youtu.be/QZw-pnvDFdk
Brockton Mayor Discusses Nor’easter, Climate Conference, Memorial Day
by Dan McCready | May 22, 2025 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about Thursday's Nor'easter, the Transatlantic Climate Alliance Conference and Memorial Day observances that will be held in the city. https://youtu.be/AhghuEAnb7s
Whitman-Hanson Student Wins Design Contest For Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office Van
by Charles Fulmer | May 21, 2025 | News
The Plymouth County Sheriff's Office has a new community work van in their fleet, the design on which was done by a student from Whitman-Hanson. WATD's Charles Fulmer reports. https://youtu.be/olcIeU2--8I
Fernandes Passes Amendment Saving Pocasset Mental Health Ctr & Pappas Rehab Hospital
by Christine James | May 21, 2025 | News
State Sen. Dylan Fernandes speaks with WATD's Christine James about an amendment saving Pocasset Mental Health Center And Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital. https://youtu.be/3rT9TzEWOPs
Chicken Coop, Garage Damaged In Kingston Fire
by Dan McCready | May 20, 2025 | News
Crews were called to the scene of an early Tuesday morning fire on May Ave. in Kingston. Fire Chief Mark Douglass tells WATD News one firefighter was injured. The home itself was not damaged.
Hull Holds Annual Town Election
by Dan McCready | May 20, 2025 | Election News, News
Two Select Board members will keep their seats following Monday’s Town Elections in Hull with unofficial results showing that incumbents Brian McCarthy and Irwin Nesoff got 881 votes and 782 votes respectively. Challenger Christopher Patrick Niland got 475 votes....
Meet our Pet of the Week, Rhett!
by Beth Foster | May 18, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Mister Rhett is a low- maintenance and loveable dog who is ready to make a permanent cuddle spot right next to you in your home! Rhett is all about loving and playing, as you can see from his adorable photos. He has a big smile and a friendly disposition. All he needs...
The Morning Show: Monday, May 19th
by Beth Foster | May 18, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Diane Jordan helps us realign ourselves by joining us from Natural Body Works in Kingston at 7:45 for “More Comfort Mondays”. You can make an appointment to see Diane at Natural Body Works in Kingston. www.naturalbodyworkskingston.com Author Susan Shapiro Barash joins...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, May 20th
by Beth Foster | May 18, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Our technical confidante joins us for Tech Talk at 8:11! David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, keeps us informed on all things computing. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday at 8:41, we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. We are joined by the new...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, May 21st
by Beth Foster | May 18, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com
The Morning Show: Thursday, May 22nd
by Beth Foster | May 18, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Time for the Quincy Chamber Report! On the second and fourth Thursday of every month, we’ll check in with the Quincy Chamber of Commerce. This week, we check in with President & Executive Director, Julie Pagano. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman...
The Morning Show: Friday, May 23rd
by Beth Foster | May 18, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
At 8:40, Francesca Luca joins us in studio for another edition of “Love Bites: Love, Sex, & Everything in Between”. Francesca is the host of the Francesca Luca show which airs Wednesday nights at 8:00 on WATD. https://talkwithfrancesca.com Feel Good Friday with...
South Shore Election Results
by Tom Gorman | May 17, 2025 | Election News, News
Eleven South Shore towns held their annual elections Saturday. Five of those towns, Norwell, Hanover, Hanson, Whitman, and Plymption had overrides. In Norwell, the $3.7 million budget override failed by 134 votes, 1,835 opposed, 1,701 in favor, while the South Shore...
Theresa’s Walk Takes Place On Saturday
by Christine James | May 16, 2025 | News
Daurice Cox and Lisa Scanlon, with Bay State Community Services, speak with WATD's Christine James about "Theresa's Walk for Children & Families." https://youtu.be/P3pjHb9axqc
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