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The Morning Show: Wed., Nov. 11, 2020
Today is November 11, today we honor our Veterans and thank them for their service. Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, Amy Naples, joins us for a Plymouth business update today at 7:41 a.m. And at 8:10 a.m. we'll connect with author Jennifer...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Nov. 12, 2020
This holiday season will look different for many folks, and writer Fern Schumer Chapman helps to explain family separation to children in her book, Happy Harper Thursdays: A Grandmother's Love for Her Granddaughter during the Coronavirus. We'll chat with Fran at 7:10...
The Morning Show: Fri., Nov. 13, 2020
Gobble, gobble! Today we're giving away Gerard Farm of Marshfield's complete hot turkey dinner on The South Shore's Morning News! http://www.gerardturkeyfarm.com/ and 959watd.com/contests for the details! At 7:10 a.m. it's time for another edition of Name That Tune...
MA: State Rep. Patrick Kearney Discusses Possiblity of State Budget by Thanksgiving
New re-elected State Rep. Patrick Kearney of Scituate says a lot is going to happen in the next few weeks in the legislature as they work to put together a budget, possibly by Thanksgiving. WATD's Christine James got some of the details.
Brockton: Maine Man Convicted of 1996 Rape in Massachusetts
Maine man convicted of 1996 rape in Massachusetts. BROCKTON (AP) — A man who fled to Maine where he lived under an alias for years has been convicted of raping a woman in Massachusetts in 1996. Ivan Keith, formerly of Bridgewater and Seal Cove, Maine, pleaded guilty...
Stanley the cat needs a new home
Stanley is a black and white male who was found abandoned in his carrier. Our friends at Quincy Animal Shelter tell us Stanley is young; they estimate him to be about 3 years old. His eyes show fear and confusion, but he is slowly coming around. Seeing as he is...
Plymouth: Meals Tax Income Better Than Expected During Pandemic
In Plymouth, since the adoption of the meals tax six years ago, the town has relied on income from that tax to pay down the debt on the thirty million dollar-plus reconstruction of town hall. Income from the .75% tax has been consistent until the pandemic. Bobbi...
Plymouth: One Person Medflighted after Route 3 Motorcycle Crash
In what was described as a busy day for the Plymouth Fire Department, a 59-year-old man was medflighted after a motorcycle crash. Fire Chief Ed Bradley says they responded to the crash at Route 3 Southbound, near Exit 2 at Herring Pond Road. On arrival, firefighters...
Hingham: Police Locate Man in Question after Bus Stop Concern
An update to a story we reported earlier regarding a man being sought after approaching a girl at a bus stop. Hingham Police say they received a report on Thursday that a man spoke with the 12-year-old after she got off the school bus shortly after noon on French St....
Dartmouth: 3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Massachusetts Homes
Some people may have felt shaking or tremors in their homes around the South Shore and even Boston. The United States Geological Survey is reporting a 3.6 magnitude earthquake that was 11 k/m Southeast of Bliss Corner, Massachusetts, in Buzzards Bay. Initially, it was...
Kingston: Police Recover Two Firearms, Fentanyl after Lengthy Investigation
Police say a Plymouth man, who was a suspect in a fentanyl trafficking case, rammed a police cruiser while fleeing from investigators. Antonio Berardi, 43, was located and arrested Friday morning in Kingston without further incident. Kingston Police say the charges...
Washington: Joe Biden Elected 46th President
Democrat Joe Biden has defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States. Biden vanquished his Republican foe after a campaign as bitter and divisive as Trump’s own presidential term. Victories in “blue wall” northern industrial states...
2020 Latest: Biden Leads Trump in Pennsylvania’s Vote Count
11/6/20 - 11:50 a.m. Democrat Joe Biden is leading President Donald Trump in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. By Friday morning, Biden overtook Trump in the number of ballots counted in the state, which Trump must win to have a shot at reelection. Biden leads...
MA: Real Estate Numbers Continue to Look Good
The numbers continue to look good for Plymouth County real estate transactions according to the Register of Deeds, John Buckley. WATD's Christine James got some of the details.
Hingham: Police Looking for Man That Spoke With Girl At Bus Stop
Hingham Police are looking to speak with a man who spoke to a girl near a bus stop. Police say they received a report on Thursday that a man spoke with the 12-year-old after she got off the school bus shortly after noon on French St. and Manatee Rd. The man began to...
US: Biden Eases Ahead in Georgia and Trump Attacks Election Process
Biden eases ahead in Georgia; Trump attacks election process. Nov 06, 2020 7:16AM (GMT 12:16) WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden has taken a small lead in Georgia and is inching closer to President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. The new results Friday come as Trump...
MA: COVID-19 Cases Climb at a Worrisome Pace, Gov. Baker’s New Measures Take Effect
COVID-19 cases climb at a worrisome pace in Massachusetts. BOSTON (AP) — The number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb at a worrisome pace in Massachusetts as the state wrestles with a new coronavirus spike. On Thursday, Massachusetts reported 23 newly confirmed...
Carver: Woman Identified in Serious Bicycle/Car Crash
Carver Police say they have identified the woman seriously injured in a crash this morning between a van and bicycle. The crash happened in front of the Nouria gas station at 133 North Main Street (Route 58) just before 8:00 a.m. The woman was taken by Medflight to a...
Brockton: Mayor Discusses COVID-19 and Election
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan discusses recent elections and COVID-19 numbers in the city.
MA: Latest State Poll Numbers from the Associated Press
President: 2,165 of 2,173 precincts - 99 percent x-Joe Biden, Dem 2,309,628 - 66 percent Donald Trump, GOP (i) 1,143,531 - 33 percent Jo Jorgensen, Lib 45,686 - 1 percent Howie Hawkins, Grn 18,068 - 1 percent U.S. Senate Class II: 2,164 of 2,173 precincts - 99...
Braintree: Mayor Gives COVID-19 Update
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros gives a COVID-19 update to WATD's Dan McCready.
Plympton: Board of Selectmen Ends Every Meeting with Positive News
One town on the South Shore ends their board of selectmen’s meetings on a positive note every time they meet. WATD's David Cedrone has more. To hear positive news nowadays is a rarity. My great country seems to be sadly divided with so much hate and anger and...
US: Biden Pushes Closer to Victory in Race for the White House
Biden pushes closer to victory in race for the White House. Nov 05, 2020 9:43AM (GMT 14:43) WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden stands on the brink of winning the presidency, needing to clinch just one more battleground state to defeat President Donald Trump. Biden already...
Cohasset: Safe Harbor Coalition Hosts Social Media Forum
The Cohasset Safe Harbor Coalition hosted a forum on social media and healthy relationships. Program Director Nicole Balaschi says 16% of students at the high school reported that social media was a significant form of stress. Guest speakers Katie Tyler and Brittany...
Plymouth: Newly Re-Elected State Rep. Matt Muratore Says Sometimes It’s Difficult to Be a Republican
In Plymouth, State Representative Matt Muratore, a Republican, who won re-election to a fourth term serving the 1st Plymouth District, says there are time when it’s difficult to be a Republican: Bobbi Clark has more: Representative Muratore comments on the...
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