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Nearly 2,000 Reported Hospitalized with COVID-19 Statewide
Nearly 2,000 reported hospitalized with COVID-19 in Massachusetts. BOSTON (AP) — Nearly 2,000 people in Massachusetts were reported hospitalized Monday because of confirmed cases of COVID-19, with more than 400 in intensive care. The average age of those hospitalized...
Marshfield Chamber of Commerce Sparking Revitalization Efforts
Members of the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce met with the Selectmen to discuss economic development in town – with an eye towards Webster Square and Brant Rock. Chamber President Alyssa McNamara Reed says in recent months, the Chamber has been focusing efforts on...
High School Holiday Concert Broadcast Schedule 2020
Special Holiday Programming lineup on WATD Radio featuring local High School Holiday concerts from 2019. WATD will re-broadcast the following 2019 concerts Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Listen anywhere in the world: LISTEN LIVE Thursday December 24th, 2020:...
Norwell Man Arrested in Cohasset Break-in Captured on Ring Camera
A Norwell man is under arrest for allegedly breaking into a Cohasset home early Sunday morning and then returning later Sunday night and attempting to gain entrance a second time. Cohasset police say 27-year-old Dylan Donahue, is facing felony charges of breaking into...
Brockton Student Musicians Accepted Into Regional Festival
Credit: The Brockton Channels YouTube Channel The Brockton High School Holiday Concert will be taking place Monday evening in a virtual format. Choral Director Matthew Cunningham tells WATD News that the concert follows an announcement that 31 student musicians...
Brockton Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting
One woman was hospitalized following an early morning shooting in Brockton. Police spokesman Darren Duarte says that at 1:12 a.m. Monday officers responded to the Taco Bell parking lot on Belmont St. after receiving a report that a shooting occurred in the parking...
MoonShadw the cat is looking for her forever home
MoonShadow was being fed on a farm in Plymouth until the person called Standish Humane for some assistance. She was trapped and spayed, in anticipation of being returned to the farm life but when she brought her back to the farm and opened the cat carrier she would...
The Morning Show: Mon., Dec. 21, 2020
It's the Lisa and Larry show Monday and Tuesday - Rob has a long weekend to rest and ready for the holidays! Today we'll chat with Diane Jordan from Natural Body Works in Kingston at 7:45 and we'll introduce you to our pet of the week at 9:22. And it's Monday which...
The Morning Show: Tues., Dec. 22, 2020
It's Tuesday! We'll connect with David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Pembroke at 8:10 for our Tech Talk segment. And at 8:40 we'll talk to Peter Forman from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. And today at 9:22 during Paws n Claws we'll meet Kathy Ieada, founder of...
The Morning Show: Wed., Dec. 23, 2020
Rob is back at broadcast house today and we'll spend some time with Debbi Stuable from Healthrax in Hanover at 8:10 to talk about the latest news from the gym! And at 9:22 we'll say hello once again to Brian Comer of Draper and Kramer Mortgage Company and we'll talk...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Dec 24, 2020
It's Christmas Eve and we're spending the day checking in with Tim Cahill from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce (7:41), Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank (8:10) and Liza Churchill our golf reporter (8:41).
The Morning Show: Fri, Dec. 25, 2020
Merry Christmas. We're off today and wishing you a merry, happy, healthy day.
Santa To Visit Marshfield Pier On Saturday
Credit: Marshfield Kiwanis Facebook Page Santa is preparing for his global trek from the North Pole. But before that starts he’ll be making a stop Saturday at the Marshfield Maritime Center. Harbormaster Mike Dimeo says that safety protocols will be put in...
Norwell Fire Truck To Escort Santa Through Town On Saturday
Credit: Norwell FIre Dept. Norwell Firefighters will be escorting Santa through town Saturday on a decorated fire truck. Captain Tyler Hannigan says that while the truck will be festive, and Santa is a big star, the focus needs to be directed to a worthy cause....
Marshfield Community Christmas Needs Your Help
Marshfield Community Christmas volunteers are working hard to make Christmas happen for local familes and kids, who otherwise would have nothing and they need your help. Christine James caught up with head volunteer elf, George Earle. Visit...
Stop the Spread Program Site Request for Plymouth
State Senator Susan Moran, of the Plymouth/Barnstable district, is working to have the state set up a 'stop the spread" program site in the Town of Plymouth, for COVID-19 testing. Moran joined her colleagues, State Rep Kathy LaNatra of Kingston, and State Rep Matt...
Another Casualty of 2020: The Magic of the Snow Day
Another casualty of 2020: The magic of the snow day. Add snow days to the list of things that coronavirus has stolen from some children. Many school systems have said that they intend to have kids continue to learn remotely during big snowstorms this year, robbing...
Norwell Firefighters Local 2700 Holiday Parade
On Saturday, December 19th the Norwell Firefighters Local 2700 presents a holiday engine 3 parade thru the streets of Norwell.
Vaccine Signup Site Crashes Amid Demand from Health Workers
Vaccine signup site crashes amid demand from health workers. BOSTON (AP) — Health care workers at the largest hospital system in Massachusetts were temporarily barred from signing up for the new COVID-19 vaccine after the online appointment system crashed amid a surge...
WATD’s Ed Perry Gives Account Of Winter Storm
Foam rolls down Newport Ave. off Central Ave. in Humarock. Credit: Ed Perry WATD's Ed Perry discusses the situation across the South Shore that he observed while reporting on Thursday's winter storm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMtlATq_UEM&feature=youtu.be...
TIC Players To Perform ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’
Credit: Talking Information Center The Talking Information Center will be putting on a special holiday production Thursday (12/17) evening. Producer John Shea explains why they decided to perform this particular show. Shea also says that listeners will...
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan Discusses Storm, COVID Numbers
Photo Credit: City of Brockton Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan discusses the impact of the winter storm and the latest COVID numbers in the City with WATD's Dan McCready.
Scituate Sewer Treatment Plant Issues Due to Flushable Wipes
The town of Scituate is asking residents to stop flushing wipes down their toilets because it is causing havoc at the sewer treatment plant. WATD's David Cedrone files this report: The box says the wipes are flushable and they are but once they reach the...
My fave ornaments: The Polish Eagle
This is another one of my favorite ornaments that adorn our tree each year. This is the Polish Eagle......na zdrowie!!
My fave ornaments: family heirloom
I adore this traditional Christmas ornament. It has very special meaning.
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