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Avon Man Arrested In Connection With Homicide Investigation
by Dan McCready | Mar 5, 2025 | News
Officials are investigating a reported homicide in Avon. The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office says that shortly before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday first responders were dispatched to a home on Nichols Avenue after receiving a 911 call regarding an unresponsive female in need...
Marshfield To Pursue Legal Action Against MBTA Communities Act
by Christine James | Mar 4, 2025 | News
Marshfield Town Counsel Robert Galvin and Select Board Chair Lynne Fidler speak with WATD's Christine James about a lawsuit regarding the MBTA Communities Zoning Act. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hade7vUhamE
Creed Previews Trump Congressional Address
by Dan McCready | Mar 4, 2025 | News
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready a preview of President Donald Trump's Tuesday Night Address To A Joint Session Of Congress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3dWVAUQJJo
Meet our Pet of the Week, Big Man!
by Beth Foster | Mar 2, 2025 | Pet of the Week
If you are a fan of the iconic cartoon cat Garfield, then we have your very own version: BIG MAN! Take a look at Big Man's "grumpalicious" face and try NOT to fall in love! Big Man quite literally is a big man...he is 13 years old! And he has had quite a journey:...
The Morning Show: Monday, March 3rd
by Beth Foster | Mar 2, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
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 Body Works in Kingston. www.naturalbodyworkskingston.com It’s time to introduce you to our...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, March 4th
by Beth Foster | Mar 2, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
It’s the first Tuesday of the month, and that means a visit from Wiemeyer Dentistry and Contemporary Prosthodontics at 7:41. https://www.contemporarypro.com https://www.wiemeyerdentistry.com Our technical confidante joins us for Tech Talk at 8:11! David Snell, from...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, March 5th
by Beth Foster | Mar 2, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com Steven Karidoyanes, music director and conductor with the Plymouth Philharmonic, joins us at 8:11 to preview this weekend’s upcoming concert. It’s...
The Morning Show: Thursday, March 6th
by Beth Foster | Mar 2, 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 7th
by Beth Foster | Mar 2, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
At 8:41, 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...
Over 100 In Marshfield Rally Against Trump and Musk
by WATD 95.9 FM | Feb 28, 2025 | News
Over 100 gathered in front of Dandelion Park in Marshfield to protest the policies of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. WATD's Tom Gorman was there. https://youtu.be/jq-v6aay2SU
TIC Presents ‘Gunsmoke’
by WATD 95.9 FM | Feb 28, 2025 | News
The Talking Information Center Radio Theater presented its version of the popular television show, Gunsmoke. WATD's Tom Gorman reports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pykTsy6Bjs
Plymouth: Cruise Ship Visits To Increase
by Bobbi Clark | Feb 28, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, what began as a trial run of three cruise ship visits to Plymouth in the summer of 2023 increased the next summer to twenty-four visits, part of a one year agreement and the Town then worked with American Cruise lines to develop a contract. Article 8...
Fernandes Gives Legislative Update
by Christine James | Feb 28, 2025 | News
State Senator Dylan Fernandes speaks with WATD's Christine James about legislation dealing with topics such as Holtec, hospital closings, and the environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbUIlsO0_QA
Police Arrest Duxbury Man Following Police Chase
by Dan McCready | Feb 28, 2025 | News
A Duxbury man is facing charges after a police chase. Duxbury Police say that at around 5 p.m. Tuesday they saw a Toyota Celica driving on Parks St. with an expired inspection sticker. It was also determined that the owner had a suspended license due to an “immediate...
Norwell Trash Pickup To Resume On Friday
by Dan McCready | Feb 27, 2025 | News
Norwell residents who didn’t get their trash picked up on Thursday will have it picked up on Friday. Town officials say that the Waste Management Trash vehicle experienced a breakdown during the last 2 hours of its route and trash that was not picked up Thursday will...
Discussing High Energy Bills: State Rep. Michelle Badger Joins The South Shore’s Morning News
by Beth Foster | Feb 27, 2025 | News, SSMN Features
It has been a topic on the forefront of a lot of Massachusetts' residents minds lately... energy bills being an exorbitant cost this winter. It has been reported that some energy bills are over $1000! The cost isn't necessarily attributed to JUST the energy...
TIC To Air Production Of ‘Gunsmoke’
by Christine James | Feb 27, 2025 | News
Jacqueline Porro, Executive Director of the Talking Information Center, speaks with WATD's Christine James about their production of "Gunsmoke" which will air Thursday night at 7 p.m. https://youtu.be/55w66AW04U8 For more information go to the Talking Information...
Rep. Xiarhos Discusses Proposed Health Facility Closures
by Christine James | Feb 24, 2025 | News
Rep. Steven Xiarhos speaks with WATD's Christine James about the proposed closures of the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton and the Pocasset Mental Health Center on Cape Cod. You can listen to the full interview by clicking here.
Meet our Pet of the Week, Princess
by Beth Foster | Feb 23, 2025 | Pet of the Week
All hail Miss Princess! Scituate Animal Shelter is currently giving this little lady the 'royal' treatment, and vice versa! Princess is so sweet and cuddly, that they liken her to the beloved pygmy hippo-gone viral, Moo Deng! So, Scituate Animal Shelter has to ask,...
The Morning Show: Monday, February 24th
by Beth Foster | Feb 23, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Happy Monday! Join us! 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 Body Works in Kingston. www.naturalbodyworkskingston.com Dr. Eric...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, February 25th
by Beth Foster | Feb 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 we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. We are joined by the new President &...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, February 26th
by Beth Foster | Feb 23, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
At 6:40, the math department at Marshfield High School has created a scholarship in honor of Nicole Downs, a math teacher for 15 years at MHS who died in December of ovarian cancer at the age of 38. Lindsay-Leigh Consolati and Carol Herb join us in-studio to talk...
The Morning Show: Thursday, February 27th
by Beth Foster | Feb 23, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
At 7:11, State Representatives Michelle Badger and Kathy LaNatra join us in-studio to talk about the latest work regarding high gas and energy prices in Massachusetts and what’s being done at the legislative level. https://www.instagram.com/state_rep._michelle_badger/...
The Morning Show: Friday, February 28th
by Beth Foster | Feb 23, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
It’s “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. Steven picks out some great tunes and you must be the first caller to guess the correct tune. www.plymouthphil.org At 7:41, Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles, Colleen Ogilvie, joins...
Plymouth Board Of Health Bans The Use Of Styrofoam Takeout Containers
by Bobbi Clark | Feb 21, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, joining more than 60 other communities in the Commonwealth, there will be a ban on the use of polystyrene or Styrofoam takeout containers, by food service establishments, but it will not go into effect until next year. This, the result of the vote of...
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