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The Morning Show: Friday, June 14, 2024
Russ Shirley is our special guest co-host today. It’s “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic today at 7:11. Steven picks out some great tunes and you must be the first caller to guess the correct song. www.plymouthphil.org We talk...
The Morning Show, Monday June 3, 2024
Today at 7:11 Marshfield resident and yoga teacher Bill Selvitelle joins us to talk about his annual FREE beach yoga classes. 7:45: Diane Jordan joins us from Natural Body Works in Kingston for “More Comfort Mondays”. You can make an appointment to see Diane at...
The Morning Show Tuesday, June 4, 2024
David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us with his tech talk segment at 8:11. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce at 8:11. Joining us is the President & CEO Peter Forman with the latest Chamber happenings....
The Morning Show Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com At 9:11 Rob talks with author Don Zarin about his new book: “Mr. Z”. Mr. Z by Don Zarin is a true story that takes you behind the scenes to show how a...
The Morning Show Thursday, June 6, 2024
This morning at 7:11 we check in with Lea Filson, President & CEO of See Plymouth: The Official Tourism Site of the Town and County of Plymouth. We’ll discuss with Lea what fun and interesting events are going on in our area. www.seeplymouth.com Tim Cahill,...
The Morning Show Friday, June 7, 2024
It’s “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic today at 7:11! Steven picks out some great tunes and you must be the first caller to guess the correct song. www.plymouthphil.org At 8:11 Rob previews the 69th annual South Shore Arts...
This senior cat is looking for an experienced cat owner to call her own
Say hello to Gabby! Gabby is a gorgeous senior girl. Our friends at Quincy Animal Shelter tell us at 15 years old, she is very anxious being in a shelter environment. Since arriving, Gabby has displayed her anxiety through hissing and swatting while volunteers are in...
Creed Analyzes Biden-Trump Debate
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Christine James his thoughts on Thursday night's debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Jury Says They Can’t Agree On Whether Karen Read Was A Murderer; Judge Tells Them To Keep Trying
Jurors in the Karen Read trial told the judge on Friday that they've been unable to reach a unanimous verdict. The judge sent them back for more deliberations. The jury must decide whose story they believe: that of prosecutors who say she drunkenly and angrily slammed...
Plymouth Nuisance Bylaw Being Reworked To Give Town Authority To Deal With Derelict Buildings
In Plymouth, after failing decisively at Town Meeting last fall, the Nuisance Bylaw is being re-written. The intent of that bylaw was to give the Town a tool to get rid of derelict buildings, such as the old Bert’s Restaurant near the entrance to Plymouth Beach. ...
Sullivan Discusses Steward Health, School Budgets, July 4th
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest with Good Samaritan Medical Center, the City Council vote on the school budget, and the city's preparations for July 4th.
Creed Previews Trump-Biden Debate
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Christine James a preview of Thursday night's debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The debate will start at 9 p.m. Thursday on CNN with moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. Creed will be back on...
Sutter Discusses Karen Read Trial
Former Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter speaks with WATD's Christine James about the Karen Read Murder Trial.
Crews Called To Scene Of Brockton Fire
Crews were called to the scene of a 3-alarm fire in Brockton at around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday. Capt. Daniel Foye tells WATD News that the design of the building created challenges for firefighters. Rockland and West Bridgewater were among the communities...
WATD Remembers Charles Mathewson
We are sad to report the passing of a longtime member of the WATD broadcast family. Reporter Charles Mathewson passed away Tuesday morning surrounded by his family after a bout with cancer. Charles was smart, savvy, and surprisingly sweet. He had a broad institutional...
Crews Respond To Whitman Porch Fire
Crews in Whitman were called to the scene of a fire Monday afternoon. Fire Chief Timothy Clancy says that shortly before 3 p.m. they received a call for a fire under the rear porch of a home at 135 Broad St. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that all the...
Simba just can’t wait for his forever home!
Meet Simba! This boy should have been named MOOSE! The team at Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue in Pembroke absolutely adore this boy and they need our help to find Simba a new home! Simba is a large and handsome 1-year-old French Mastiff and Pit mix. Simba is a super...
Carver Official Fined For Ethics Violation
A fine has been handed down for a town official in Carver. The State Ethics Commission says the town’s Deputy Director of the Operations and Maintenance Department, John Woods, has paid an $8,000 civil penalty for violating the conflict of interest law. He was accused...
Man Charged With Enticing Juveniles On Hingham Beach
A man is facing charges after allegedly approaching juveniles at a Hingham beach. Hingham Police say that on Thursday June 13 they were informed about an incident at Bathing Beach where two juveniles said a man approached them and asked that they perform a sexual...
Plymouth Board Of Registrars Dismisses Complaint That County Commissioner Valanzola Is Not A Plymouth Resident
In Plymouth, County Commission Chairman Jared Valanzola is completing his first term, having won election in November of 2020, as a Commissioner from the town of Rockland. He has recently moved to Plymouth and is running for re-election as a resident of Plymouth. ...
Man Facing Drug Charges Following Crash At Dunkin’ Drive Thru
A Halifax man is facing charges following a crash at a Dunkin’ drive thru. Cohasset Police say that on Tuesday they responded to the King St. location for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pick-up truck hitting another vehicle in the drive-thru. Callers...
Vehicle Being Sought In Connection With Search For Missing Plymouth Man
Plymouth Police are trying to identify a motor vehicle that may be connected to the search for a missing man. Police say a silver Nissan Armada picked up a passenger while exiting the BID Plymouth driveway at approximately 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. The vehicle was...
Plymouth Police Continue Search For Missing Man
Plymouth Police are continuing their search for Rodney Riviello. Capt. Jason Higgins tells WATD News they have expanded the search area. The search currently involves MetroLEC and the State Police Air wing with a search radius of five miles near the hospital....
911 Restored In Massachusetts
The 911 System has been restored following a statewide outage. The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security made the announcement saying that the public may now resume calling 911 for emergencies. They went on to say that the State 911 Department continues to...
Statewide Problems With 911 System
A statewide outage of 911 is being reported. At the time no cause has been given and no timeline for restoration is available. Anyone who has an emergency and cannot get through to 911, is asked to call their local community's police or fire department business lines...
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