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Brockton Mayor Discusses Measles, South Coast Rail, Vietnam Vets
by Dan McCready | Mar 28, 2025 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about Measles, South Coast Rail, and a ceremony honoring Vietnam Veterans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt6zkVcs5NY
MacRae Kicks Off State Senate Campaign
by Christine James | Mar 28, 2025 | News
Republican Kari MacRae speaks with WATD's Christine James about her campaign for the Plymouth Barnstable State Senate seat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD4PXct_P7s
Cruz Discusses Search For Brockton Shooting Suspect
by Christine James | Mar 27, 2025 | News
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about the ongoing search for Davinci Leonard, who is being sought in connection with a deadly shooting at the Westgate Mall in Brockton. https://youtu.be/v9FszGsabCw
Emergency Responders Call 9-1-1
by Christine James | Mar 27, 2025 | News
When would an emergency responder at a scene need to call 9-1-1? WATD News asked Plympton Fire Captain John Sjostedt just how unusual a situation like this is? Sjostedt says when they were able to communicate with the patient in Portuguese it defiantly...
National Lancers To Appear At Marshfield Vets Coffee
by Dan McCready | Mar 25, 2025 | News
Marshfield Director of Veterans' Services Carin Paulette and Assistant Director of Veterans' Services Lisa Potts give WATD's Dan McCready a preview of the upcoming Marshfield Veterans Coffee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVsZkLV6BdU The Marshfield Veterans Coffee...
Suspect, Victims Identified In Brockton Shooting
by WATD 95.9 FM | Mar 25, 2025 | News
Two teenagers fatally shot at the Westgate Mall in Brockton Saturday night, have now been identified. The victim have been identified at 15-year-old Tymari Albertson and 18-year-old Cevannah Alvarez. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says that at about 7 p.m....
Kingston Police Chief Discusses Override Request
by Christine James | Mar 24, 2025 | News
Kingston Police Chief Brian Holmes speaks with WATD's Christine James about a recent override request made to the Kingston Select Board. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdaLuRp03aA
A Look February Real Estate Activity In Plymouth County
by Dan McCready | Mar 24, 2025 | News
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest real estate numbers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGzIeYO_ezU
Meet our Pet of the Week, Simba
by Beth Foster | Mar 23, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Don't you just want to reenact the movie, The Lion King, when you lay your eyes on this beautiful pup named Simba? I can hear it in my own head, in Mufasa's voice: "SIMBAAAAAA". Well, imagine living out The Lion King every day because Simba is looking for his new...
The Morning Show: Monday, March 24th
by Beth Foster | Mar 23, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Beth Foster is off today. She’ll be back tomorrow.We’ll hear about her adventure in Vegas! Diane Jordan helps us realign ourselves by joining us from Natural Body Works in Kingston at 7:45 for “More Comfort Mondays”. You can make an appointment to see Diane at Natural...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, March 25th
by Beth Foster | Mar 23, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Our technical confidante joins us for Tech Talk at 8:11! David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, keeps us informed on all things computing. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday at 8:41, we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. We are joined by the new...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, March 26th
by Beth Foster | Mar 23, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
It’s the final Wednesday of the month, which means our focus on the arts! It’s our Hats off to the Arts segment with the Plymouth Center for the Arts. This week, we talk with the new executive director, Kim Corben. www.artsplymouth.org Amy Naples, Executive Director,...
The Morning Show: Thursday, March 27th
by Beth Foster | Mar 23, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by at 8:11 for his weekly conversation. www.coastalheritagebank.com Time to check in with Liza “Goldie” Churchill for another edition of “Goldie Bounce Golf” at 8:41....
The Morning Show: Friday, March 28th
by Beth Foster | Mar 23, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
At 8:40, Francesca Luca joins us in studio for another edition of “Love Bites: Love, Sex, & Everything in Between”. Francesca is the host of the Francesca Luca show which airs Wednesday nights at 8:00 on WATD. https://talkwithfrancesca.com Feel Good Friday with...
Duxbury Voters Say No To Override
by Dan McCready | Mar 23, 2025 | News
The Duxbury Annual Town Election was held on Saturday and voters weighed in on a ballot question regarding a Levy Limit Override. The ballot question called for an additional $5,800,000 in real estate and personal property taxes to fund the operating budgets of the...
Wildlife Center Saves Hawk
by Dan McCready | Mar 21, 2025 | News
A red-tail hawk who nearly died from eating a rodent that ingested rat poisoned was released back into the wild after being nursed back to health at the New England Wildlife Center In Weymouth. WATD's Tom Gorman reports. https://youtu.be/8dvYorZp86c ...
Weymouth Man Killed In Quincy Crash
by Dan McCready | Mar 21, 2025 | News
A Weymouth man has died following a crash in Quincy. The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office says that just after 7 p.m. Monday officers were dispatched to a crash with serious injuries on the Southern Artery near Broad St. A preliminary investigation has indicated...
Plymouth: There’s A New Dog In Town
by Bobbi Clark | Mar 20, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, there’s a new dog in town, a black Lab named Rio and he serves as the first comfort dog for the town’s Fire Department—a department that includes seven fire stations manned by 139 firefighters. Rio’s primary role is firefighter wellness, but the wellness...
Brockton Mayor Discusses Final Term, Southcoast Rail, Measles
by Dan McCready | Mar 20, 2025 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his decision to not seek another term, Brockton's connection to Southcoast Rail, and concerns about measles in the city. https://youtu.be/o3-PPHTwQMQ
Wendy Bawabe and Jim Glinski Discuss Play About Old Scituate
by Christine James | Mar 18, 2025 | News
Wendy Bawabe, President of the Norwell Historical Society and author, historian, and Scituate Historical Society member Jim Glinski, speak with WATD's Christine James about the upcoming play "Old Scituate Reacts: Patriots Day, 1775."...
Plymouth Seniors Host Irish Step Dancers
by Bobbi Clark | Mar 18, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, celebrations of Irish heritage were plentiful on St. Patrick’s Day in the area—befitting the fact that some of the most Irish towns in America are considered to be on the south shore of Boston. And Plymouth celebrated as well. Maureen Haley of the Haley...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Rollie
by Beth Foster | Mar 16, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Let's give a roll call for our Pet of the Week "Rollie" from Standish Humane Society! Rollie is an independent superstar who wants to be able to roam outside and come back to snuggle with you! This 4-year old kitty is the perfect cat for someone who wants space and...
The Morning Show: Monday, March 17th
by Beth Foster | Mar 16, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! How are you celebrating? May your day be filled with luck, green festivities, and maybe a pot of gold or at the very least radio gold Diane Jordan helps us realign ourselves by joining us from Natural Body Works in Kingston at 7:45 for “More...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, March 18th
by Beth Foster | Mar 16, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Our technical confidante joins us for Tech Talk at 8:11! David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, keeps us informed on all things computing. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. We are joined by the new President &...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, March 19th
by Beth Foster | Mar 16, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
At 7:10, The Sunrise Rotary Club of Plymouth is having an event called “Celebrate Our Heroes” on Sunday, March 23rd. Joining us with a preview is rotary member and Coast Guard veteran Rob Potter. https://www.facebook.com/share/1HP5HFsj9P/?mibextid=wwXIfr Amy Naples,...
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