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The Morning Show: Thurs., March 11, 2021
Time to get our Thursday groove on and we'll start this morning with our check in with Quincy Chamber of Commerce President and Executive Director, Tim Cahill. We chat with Tim at 7:41. At 8:11 Coastal Heritage Bank President & CEO Bob Terravecchia joins us for...
The Morning Show: Fri., March 12, 2021
We start the day with Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes of the Plymouth Philharmonic. Can you name that classical tune at 7:11? At 8:11 this morning local author and newspaper editor Mary T. Ford joins us to talk about her new novel, Boy at the Crossroads: From...
Hearing for Marshfield Woman Charged with Murder Postponed
A probable cause hearing for a Marshfield woman charged with murdering her husband is rescheduled for April. A not-guilty plea was entered for 46-year-old Christine Ricci during her arraignment on February 1st and the judge ordered her detained without bail. The...
Dog Rescued in Hanson After Falling Thru the Ice
A black lab is rescued after falling through the ice at Burrage Pond in Hanson. Our own Amy Leonard has more: Photo Credit: Hanson Fire on Twitter
Hingham Roadway Flooded After Crash Involving Unlicensed Driver
A Hingham roadway was flooded following a crash involving an unlicensed driver. Hingham Police say the crash took place Wednesday after the vehicle drove off the road and struck a hydrant on Whiting St. (Rte. 53) causing the road to become flooded. The driver,...
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center Vaccine Site Up and Running
The Brockton Neighborhood Health Center has their COVID-19 vaccination clinic up and running and things are going smoothly so far. That is according to Steve Damish, he is the Associate Director of Development and the Center’s Public Information Officer. Brockton’s...
Hull Officials Discuss Parking Restrictions and Capacity for 2021 Summer
The Hull Select Board will meet with the town’s redevelopment authority on how the parking lots will be used this season. Last year due to COVID-19 the HRA and DCR limited the capacity of vehicles in the lots to keep crowds from growing too large. Select board chair...
Crews Respond To Wareham Fire
Crews are on the scene of a fire at 2843 Cranberry Hwy. in Wareham. There are road closures in place and Wareham Fire officials say that any ambulance heading to Tobey Hospital should be aware that the bypass is closed. At this time there is no official word regarding...
Hanson Family Advocating for Historical Marker for Daughter Who Disappeared in NH
17 years after a young Hanson woman disappeared after an accident on a Haverhill, New Hampshire road, her family is still working to find out what happened to her. Now, they're also working to place a state highway historical marker by the tree where she was last...
After Successful Drive-Thru Clinics, Norwell Fire Department Idling for Next Vaccine Supply
The Norwell Fire Department has been organizing drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinics for residents. Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Jeff Simpson says they’re prepared to host additional clinics, but they’ve been left without a voice in the state’s...
Driver Cited For Texting In West Bridgewater Crash
Texting is being cited as a factor in a two car crash in West Bridgewater. West Bridgewater Police say that shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday they received multiple 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle accident on Pleasant St. with a caller describing it as a head on...
Three-Alarm Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Quincy Home
The Quincy Fire Department battled winds and icy conditions during a three-alarm fire at a home at 85 Safford Street. Deputy Fire Chief Gary Smyth says the two residents at the home were able to get out safely, there were no other injuries reported. Crews were in the...
Brockton Recycling Plant Employees Prevent Fire from Spreading to Building
The Brockton Fire Department says quick thinking by employees at a recycling plant kept a fire from extending to the building. Deputy Fire Chief Scott Albanese says they were called to ECO Recycling Systems, Inc. at 195 Mulberry Street around 8:03 Tuesday morning for...
Food Drive-Thru to Get You Thru for Veterans and Active Military Members
Veterans' Voice on WATD will host their third Food-Drive for Veterans and Active Military Members on March 11th at the WATD studios in Marshfield.
Halifax School Committee Says Peace Flags in Classrooms Violated Policy
Peace flags in Halifax Elementary School classrooms have been the source of controversy in recent weeks. The Elementary School Committee responded to the situation. After investigating a timeline of events and hearing testimony from parents, the committee determined...
Tanner is applying to the job of being your new best friend
Say hello to Tanner! Tanner is a beautiful 6 year old pit lab mix looking for his forever home! Our friends at the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts in Brockton tell us Tanner is a very fun loving guy that would do best in a home with no kids or...
Pinehills in Plymouth Gets Two No Votes on a Move to Change Definition of Adjacent Land
In Plymouth, we all know that two pieces of property that are next to one another constitute adjacent or contiguous land. At the Select Board meeting last week, what The Pinehills asked Town Meeting to do, in Article 22, is to change what contiguous means. The reason...
The Morning Show: Monday, March 1, 2021
New month, new chapters, new hope! Welcome, March. Today we'll chat with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston at 7:41. And at 9:22 we'll introduce you to our pet of the week!
The Morning Show: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Hello Tuesday! Let's check in with David Snell from ACTSmart I.T. in Pembroke for Tech Talk at 8:10. And at 8:40 we'll chat with South Shore Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Peter Forman. And during our Paws n Claws segment at 9:22 we'll chat with photographer...
Marshfield: Local Celebrity Chef Stephen Coe in Contest for World’s Favorite Chef
Local celebrity chef Stephen Coe has already beat Bobby Flay on the Food Network show and is now being featured in a worldwide contest for $50,000. WATD's David Cedrone has the story. Chef Stephen Coe was on the food network show Beat Bobby Flay and did just...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, March 3, 2021
This morning we'll celebrate World Hearing Day by welcoming back audiologist Dr. Elena Schepis Tzeng of Hearing Healthcare Professionals of Hanover at 7:10! We'll learn about Dr. Elena's newest service: cognitive screenings. Find out more now on the Facebook page or...
The Morning Show: Thursday, March 4, 2021
It's Thursday! Here's our schedule today on The South Shore's Morning News: 7:40 Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, Quincy Chamber of Commerce 8:10 Bob Terravecchia, President and CEO, Coastal Heritage Bank - Growing Together segment 8:40 Liza Churchill,...
The Morning Show: Friday, March 5, 2021
Welcome to Friday! Welcome to another edition of Name That Tune - the classical edition, with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic! Will you be able to guess Steven's selection? You'll have to tune in at 7:11 to find out! Writer and poet Joseph Policape...
Middleborough Man Indicted For Parents’ Murder
An indictment has been handed down for a Middleborough man accused in the murder of his parents. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that on Friday a Plymouth County grand jury indicted 21-year-old Ryan True on two counts of Murder. The charges stem...
State to Allow Limited Return of Fans to Fenway, Gillette
State to allow limited return of fans to Fenway, Gillette. BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker says Massachusetts is again planning to ease some of its coronavirus restrictions as new infections decline and vaccinations climb. That includes allowing some fans back into...
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