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The Morning Show: Mon., Jan. 25, 2021
It's Monday! Let's do it! 7:45 it's time for More Comfort Mondays with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston. And at 9:22 we'll introduce you to our pet of the week from our friends at Scituate Animal Shelter!
The Morning Show: Tues., Jan. 26, 2021
Tech Talk Tuesday - let's all get smarter on how to stay safe online and avoid scams with the help of David Snell from ACTSmart I.T. in Pembroke. Our conversation with David is at 8:10. And it's time to get an update from Peter Forman, President & CEO of the South...
The Morning Show: Wed., Jan. 27, 2021
It's time to check in with Peg Page from the Plymouth Center for the Arts at 7:11. And at 9:22 we make way for Brian Comer, Senior Loan Officer at Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp for our weekly check in.
The Morning Show: Thurs., Jan. 28, 2021
Thursdays at 7:41 we like to find out what the word is in Quincy when we check in with Quincy Chamber of Commerce President & Executive Director Tim Cahill. At 8:10, we love our chats with Bob Terravecchia, President & CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, where we...
The Morning Show: Fri., Jan. 29, 2021
We always sing his praises, it's the one and only Steven Karidoaynes of the Plymouth Philharmonic with us at 7:11 for Name That Tune! And at 9:11 it's time to check in with attorney Mark Stiles of Stiles Law for Feel Good Friday!
Braintree Mayor Discusses COVID Numbers, Schools
Brainree Mayor Charles Kokoros speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in town, plans for the schools, and vaccination initiatives. Photo Credit: Town Of Braintree
Whitman Man Facing Child Sex Assault Charges
A Whitman man and who operated a circus school is facing allegations he sexually assaulted a minor. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that Whitman Police arrested 43-year-old Steven Santos Thursday at his home. The arrest came as a result of a...
Pedestrian Struck by Motor Vehicle Leads to Road Closure, Serious Injuries
A pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in Quincy Friday morning is taken to a Boston hospital with serious injuries. A portion of Beale St was shut down for several hours as the Crash Reconstruction Unit investigated the incident. WATD’s David Cedrone was on the...
Crash On Route 3A Leads To Road Closure, Hospitalization
Route 3A was closed for more than 90 minutes Thursday afternoon following a motor vehicle crash. Police Chief William Quigley says that shortly after 2 p.m. they responded to just south of the Stop and Shop Plaza. Crews arrived on scene to find a 2016 Lincoln pick-up...
Two Hospitalized Following Head-On Crash In Norwell
Two people were hospitalized following a crash in Norwell on Thursday. Fire Chief Jeff Simpson tells WATD News that a serious head on collision took place on Route 53 in front of 81 Washington St. Crews arrived on scene to find heavy entrapment of a male driver in one...
Curtis Compact in downtown Mansfield on February 8, 1978, the Wednesday after the Blizzard of ’78
Today (Jan. 21) we're remembering convenience stores of the past that now live only in our memories. Please chime in with yor memories! Text 781-837-4900 or email LizRaven@959WATD.com This is a terrific picture of Curtis Compact in downtown Mansfield on February 8,...
President Biden Puts Forth Virus Strategy, Requires Mask Use to Travel
Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is putting forth a national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and testing, reopen schools and businesses and increase the use of masks — including a requirement...
Members of FERC Open Possibility for Rehearing of Weymouth Compressor Station
Members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voiced concern with the hearing process for the Weymouth compressor station. This opens the possibility members could reconsider a decision for the station to operate. In a 3-2 vote, Commissioners Rich Glick, Allison...
First-Degree Conviction Upheld in 2009 Brockton Murder
The State Supreme Judicial Court upheld a first-degree murder conviction against a Brockton man. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says the court upheld the 2009 murder conviction for Joao Teixeira. Brockton Police had received multiple calls reporting shots...
Scituate Officials Say COVID-19 Numbers Dropping
Officials in Scituate announced a two day drop in Covid numbers but warns the UK Covid variant has been found in Massachusetts. WATD's David Cedrone has the story:
Abington Police Seize 60 Grams of Methamphetamine
Three individuals are facing charges after Abington Police seized over 60 grams of methamphetamine last night. Police say officers responded to an accidental 911 call from 531 North Quincy St. at 9:00 p.m. Upon arrival, the police say they observed a man packaging...
Fenway Park Named as Next COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site
Fenway Park named as next COVID-19 mass vaccination site. BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts on Tuesday named Fenway Park as the site of its next mass COVID-19 vaccination site. Starting Feb. 1, the ballpark will begin administering 500 vaccines per day by appointment and...
Hingham Expanding COVID-19 Vaccination Plans
The Town of Hingham is one of 115 organizations approved to administer a COVID-19 vaccine in the first phase of the state’s rollout. Town Administrator Tom Mayo says last week, first responders in town started receiving the Moderna vaccine. That group included the...
12 Guard Members Made Extremist Statements About Inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Twelve U.S. National Guard members have been removed from securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration after vetting by the FBI, including two who posted extremists views about the Wednesday event, Pentagon officials said Tuesday. There was no...
35th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Celebration
35th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Celebration will be held on Saturday, January 23rd at 9 a.m. This event is hosted by the Brockton Area Branch of the NAACP. Click HERE for more information.
South Shore Hospital Experiencing High Patient Volumes, Leading to Increased Wait Times
South Shore Hospital is currently experiencing high patient volume, which may mean increased wait time for people who don’t need immediate emergency care. Public Information Officer Nicole Chryssicas of South Shore Health says even with COVID-19, wait times are...
Local Civil Rights Leader Reflects On King’s Legacy
Bishop Tony Branch, Vice President of the Brockton NAACP discusses Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy with WATD's Dan McCready and discusses an upcoming event on Saturday. The 35th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual Celebration will take place...
Martin Luther King Jr. Honored by Boston University
49th Commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. at BU BOSTON (AP) — The life of Martin Luther King Jr. is being honored in Boston and by Boston University, his alma mater, with a day of celebration. Two demonstrations were also planned in the city against police...
The Morning Show: Mon., Jan. 18, 2021
Today is the day we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It's also known as a day "on", instead of a day off. A day to give back in our community. 7:45 -- Diane Jordan, Natural Body Works in Kingston with More Comfort Mondays 9:22 -- Pet of the Week
The Morning Show: Tues, Jan. 19, 2021
8:41 - Peter Forman, President & CEO, South Shore Chamber of Commerce 9:22 - Paws n Claws with Patricia Suess, Project & Development Coordinator, Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts
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