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The Destruction Remains: Southern California Wildfire Aftermath
WATD Contributor David Cedrone Gives the Latest on the Aftermath of the Southern California Wildfires Pictures from the Palisades section of Los Angeles Reporting from Pacific Palisades where the wild fires destroyed so many homes. This all started back on January...
Anthony Sammarco Book Looks At History of Christmas Tree Shops
Anthony Sammarco speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his book, "The Christmas Tree Shops: Don't You Just Love a Bargain?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndIELqe7LbU
Rep. Ayers Discusses New Drone Laws
State Rep. Bruce Ayers speaks with WATD's Christine James about new state laws that regulate drones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIW8AO_wFfI
Brockton Mayor Discusses Homelessness, Healey Visit, Flag Raisings
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Christine James about how they're helping the city's homeless population deal with frigid temperatures, a recent visit by Governor Maura Healey, and two upcoming flag raisings....
Duxbury Officials Discuss Upcoming Override Vote
Duxbury Fire Chief Robert Reardon, Police Chief Chief Michael A. Carbone, School Superintendent Dr. Danielle E. Klingaman and Select Board Member Fernando Guitart speak with WATD’s Christine James about why they want voters to support the upcoming override vote....
Defense Attorney Discusses Abrupt Halt At Karen Read Hearing
Liam Scully, a defense attorney with Scully & Lagos, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest developments in the Karen Read Case. https://youtu.be/UnKFGoIeVRs
JFK Presidential Library In Boston Says It Closed Due To Federal Layoffs
After the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston abruptly closed Tuesday afternoon with a sign on its door blaming an “executive order,” the library said the closure was due to federal layoffs. “The sudden dismissal of federal employees at the JFK...
Protesters Gather At Plymouth Rock
Progressive demonstrators surrounded the area near Plymouth Rock on President's day to share sentiments and thoughts regarding the current state of the American Government. Co-chairs of the Halifax Democratic Town Committee Sam Cox and Ellen Snoeyenbos tell...
Flood Closes Down Milton Station
A flood disrupted the morning commute for passengers on the Mattapan-Ashmont Line following a flood at the Milton station. Deputy Fire Chief Stephen King tells WATD News that the flooding was quite extensive. No injuries were reported. At last report the...
Creed Discusses Favorite U.S. President
WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his favorite and least favorite president. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72IfmwYeAYI
Meet our Pet of the Week, Bella
Meet Bella from Quincy Animal Shelter! She is a professional pooch in the way that she is 8 years old, and has the doggy-training skillset to thrive in your home, there are just some things Bella needs to truly be at peace with you. Quincy Animal Shelter is looking...
The Morning Show: Monday, February 17th
Welcome to the “Presidents Day” edition of The South Shore’s Morning News. Today we’re asking you to text/call and vote for your favorite U.S. President in our annual poll. The call and text line to the studio is 781-837-4900 Diane Jordan helps us realign ourselves by...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, February 18th
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 19th
Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com Dr. Cristina LePort joins us at 8:11 to talk about her medical thriller “Change of Heart”. In the bustling heart of New York City, a young medical...
The Morning Show: Thursday, February 20th
Many of us know Leland Melvin from his iconic 2009 NASA photo with his two dogs. But now the former astronaut, NFL player, engineer and educator is stepping into yet another new frontier as an author and we get to talk with him at 7:41. His new graphic novel: “Space...
The Morning Show: Friday, February 21st
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 Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark Stiles from Stiles Law each and every...
DA Cruz Discusses Recent SJC Ruling on Sentencing
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about a recent Supreme Judicial Court ruling regarding those between the ages of 18 and 20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrRB8Kjgf54
Changing Voting Habits Reduces Plymouth Polling Locations
In Plymouth, while it might make sense on paper, given the statistics, the vote at the Select Board meeting last week, on February 4th, to go from 14 to 4 voting locations, did not sit well with the public. The recommendation to consolidate polling locations was based...
Brockton Mayor Discusses Governor Healey, Bird Flu, Valentine’s Day
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about Gov. Maura Healey's visit to the city, Bird Flu cases, and Valentine's Day observances. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5MOjhZmwJg
Scenes From The January 2025 Vets Drive Thru
The Goon Squad kicked off 2025 with the first Veterans Drive Thru of the year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdKoq_SXrK0
Massachusetts Top Court Rules Karen Read Can Be Retried In Her Boyfriend’s Death
The state’s top court ruled Tuesday that Karen Read can be retried on all the same charges in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. Prosecutors have sought to retry Read this year on charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter and leaving the scene of a...
Plymouth School Superintendent Says ICE Agents Not Allowed In Schools Without Valid Judicial Order
In Plymouth, the message said: “We understand the concern many families have regarding potential immigration enforcement actions. We will not allow ICE agents access to our facilities without a criminal judicial warrant signed by a federal judge.” And this message,...
Ye Olde WATD Ruler Takes Measurement Following Weekend Winter Storm
Dan McCready takes out Ye Olde WATD Ruler to take an official measurement following the recent weekend winter storm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_DAK2ewUOM
Listen Back to the Blizzard of ‘78 – 47th Anniversary Special from Audrey Constant
February 6th, 2025 marked the 47th anniversary of the 1978 Blizzard that took most of New England by surprise and left a wake of heavy snow…and destruction in its path. Many had different experiences with this storm, ranging from exiting their home from the 2nd...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Chleo
Chleo the cat is not your ordinary pet cat, she has more of a WILD side to her, and there is a reason for that! Her previous owners let her be a 24/7 outdoors cat, so they provided her food, but she was pretty much on her own, living outside. Her owners were moving,...
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