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Cruz Discusses International Awareness Day
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about International Overdose Awareness Day which is observed on August 31st. https://youtu.be/gGiopORQgGU Cruz Discusses National Night Out Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office
Jury Begins Deliberating For Lindsay Clancy Trial
A jury on Thursday began deliberating in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children in a case that has drawn attention to postpartum mental health. Clancy has pleaded not guilty by reason of lack of...
Lunar Eclipse To Take Place On Thursday Night
The “Astrogeek” Stephen La Flamme gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of the Lunar Eclipse that will be taking place on Thursday night. https://youtu.be/9IHvJnzNAlQ?si=rEtDB4A8RbmSf0B6 August 27-28, 2026 Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Astrogeek Discusses Perseid Meteor...
Norwell To Hold Oldest Veterans Luncheon
Former Norwell Veterans Agent Dave Osborne speaks with WATD's Christine James about the upcoming Norwell Oldest Veterans Luncheon. https://youtu.be/Hh6Xu6zpP34 The luncheon will take place on September 29th at Alba On 53 in Hanover. For more information please call...
Pembroke Man Earns Military Award
A Pembroke man who graduated as top sailor from the Recruit Training Command at the Great Lakes has earned the Military Excellence Award. Navy Fireman Michael Leahy said the honor is a daily standard he intends to hold himself to and that he will perform to the best...
Dolly Parton, Music Star, Actor, Dies At 80 Of Cancer
Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died in Nashville. She was 80 years old. “After...
Four Injured, Pet Dies in Holbrook Fire
Four people including a firefighter were injured and a pet cat died when fire tore through a mobile home in Holbrook. The mobile home on Medallion Road was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived just after midnight Tuesday. The fire extended to several...
Early Voting Underway In Milton
Early Voting for the 2026 Primary Elections is already underway in many South Shore communities, including Milton. WATD's Dan McCready has more. https://youtu.be/H6NvA0i_5yU Milton Town Clerk's Office Keating, Swallow Debate Issues During Congressional Forum
GoFundMe Set for Duxbury Fire Victims
A GoFundMe has been set up for a Duxbury family whose home was heavily damaged by fire over the weekend. The two-alarm fire swept through the single-family home at 90 Stagecoach Road early Saturday morning, displacing Kate Campbell and her three children, Sophia,...
Oliver Discusses Lt. Governor Campaign
New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his campaign to win the Republican Party's nomination for Lt. Governor. https://youtu.be/4xDyv00ddvM Oliver Campaign Website TIC Airs Another Episode Of ‘Gunsmoke’
Keating, Swallow Debate Issues During Congressional Forum
Incumbent Democratic Ninth Congressional District Congressman Bill Keating and challenger Craig Swallow discussed the issues during WATD's Congressional Forum. The forum aired live on WATD Monday night. Primary Election day is Tuesday, Sept. 1st....
Meet our Pet of the Week, Cookie
How would you like to meet Cookie? Cookie is almost 8 months old, weighs approximately 42 pounds, and she is estimated to be of an Australian Cattle Dog mix. She is affectionate, playful, and full of personality. She enjoys being active but is also happy to settle...
Bridgewater Little League Eliminated from World Series
Bridgewater Little League’s historic season ended Saturday when they were eliminated from the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Ohio shut out Bridgewater 10 to nothing in the knockout round. Bridgewater clinched the state little league...
WATD To Hold 9th Congressional District Forum
Join WATD Monday Night for a WATD Primary Election political forum from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This race is for the Democratic spot on the ballot for the 9th Congressional District. Incumbent Congressman Bill Keating along with challenger, Craig Swallow, will be in studio....
Fire Damages Duxbury Home
A Duxbury home was heavily damaged by fire. Deputy Fire Chief Brian Monahan says that a 911 call was received around 1:50 Saturday morning reporting a house fire at 90 Stagecoach Road. The home was heavily involved in flames when firefighters arrived prompting a...
WATD LIVE at the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Waterfront Festival
Join WATD as we broadcast LIVE from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Waterfront Festival on Saturday, August 29th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Come on down and stop by the WATD booth and say hello! WATD's Rob Hakala and Larry Nelson will be there right as the...
WATD LIVE at the Pilgrim Hall Museum
You are invited to join The South Shore's Morning News with Rob Hakala at the Pilgrim Hall Museum on Friday, August 28th from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ____________________________________________________________________ It's is our annual live remote program as we will...
TIC Airs Another Episode Of ‘Gunsmoke’
The TIC Radio and Podcast Players performed another episode of "Gunsmoke" which aired Thursday night on the Talking Information Center. https://youtu.be/Ix4052H8nxo Talking Information Center Marshfield Fair Opens On Friday
Driscoll Discusses Re-Election Campaign
State Senator Bill Driscoll speaks with WATD's Laurie Kirby about his re-election campaign in the Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol District. https://youtu.be/6OUMDBIJd9w Campaign Website Quincy August Moon Festival
Court Upholds Quincy Statue Injunction
The state supreme judicial court on Thursday upheld an injunction that blocks the city of Quincy from placing two statues at the entrance of its recently opened public safety building. The 10-foot-tall statues are Saint Florian and Saint Michael, patron saints of...
Donations Page Set For Marshfield Fire Capt.’s Family
A Go Fund Me page has been set up for the family of Marshfield Fire Captain William Shields who unexpectedly passed away on Monday. In a Facebook post, Marshfield Firefighters Local 2568 expressed appreciation to the community for stopping by the fire station with...
Zullas Discusses State Senate Campaign
Mike Zullas speaks with WATD's Christine James about his campaign for State Senate in the Norfolk, Plymouth, and Bristol District. https://youtu.be/r8IIxTsOiPI Campaign Website Marshfield Fair Opens On Friday
Quincy August Moon Festival
Traditional performances, a street festival, and food highlighted the 39th annual Quincy August Moon Festival. WATD's Tom Gorman has details. https://youtu.be/D3mg5prNwBk Quincy Bay Race Week Quincy Hosts World Cup Watch Party Lynch-Roath Square Off in Congressional...
Minogue Discusses Governor Campaign
Mike Minogue speaks with WATD's Christine James about his campaign to win the Republican Party's nomination for Governor. https://youtu.be/qcxSTxhDbBQ Mike Minogue Campaign Website Rain Holds Off For August Vets Drive Thru
TIC To Air 2nd Gunsmoke Play On Thursday
John Shea, a producer with the Talking Information Center, gives WATD's Christine James a preview of their production of 'Gunsmoke' which will air Thursday night. https://youtu.be/Vm8cAQM3aAE Talking Information Center TIC To Air ‘Chester’s Dilemma’
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