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Brockton Homeless Center To Open
The new Smith Family Housing Resource Center and Yawkey Hall has opened in Brockton to serve the homeless. WATD's Tom Gorman explains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWCz48pa7mY
Search Underway For Missing Wareham Man
A search is underway for a missing Wareham man. Wareham Police say 64-year-old William MacMillan was last seen on Tuesday. He’s described as a white male with grey hair and green eyes. His vehicle, a tan 2017 Lexus RX with Massachusetts registration 3ACW11, was last...
A Delicious Fun-draiser Helps Local Charities
Marshfield Community Rib Cook Off organizers President Stephen Halko-Sheehan and Vice President Robert Kjellman speak with WATD's Christine James about this year's upcoming event on September 5th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVdPeyo7Ufc
Brockton Mayor Discusses Bird Flu, Grant Freeze, Rox Baseball
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about avian flu cases, potential impacts of the federal grant freeze, and the return of Rox baseball to the City of Champions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x2a2YrMLhw
D.C. Collision Crash Update with CBS Pentagon Reporter Eleanor Watson
The South Shore's Morning News checked in with CBS Pentagon Reporter Eleanor Watson about this week's collision crash in Washington D.C., involving an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter. Listen in for updates from the area:
Braintree Man Pleads Guilty To Fentanyl Conspiracy Charges
A guilty plea was entered by a Braintree man charged with a fentanyl conspiracy charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that an investigation began in 2019 that identified 32-year-old Jonathan Melendez Decatro, a/k/a “Jacha,” as the leader of a large-scale fentanyl...
Muratore Appointed To Assisted Living Commission
Former State Rep. Mathew Muratore speaks with WATD's Christine James about his appointment to the newly formed “Commonwealth State Assisted Living Residences Commission.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nrvYR8pcLM
Dead Birds Remain At Billington Sea Pond In Plymouth
A large group of dead birds was found last week at Billington Sea Pond in Plymouth and many of those birds still remain. Town Manager Derek Brindisi tells WATD News that they are collecting deceased fowl in other areas. Brindisi says that while he...
Fernandes Undertakes Listening Tour
State Sen. Dylan Fernandes speaks with WATD's Christine James about his listening tour and other issues in the district. https://youtu.be/47K_jB_h8mg
Maine Earthquake Felt On South Shore
There was certainly some shaking going on in parts of the South Shore and New England on Monday. WATD’s Dan McCready explains. https://youtu.be/-OY_AOAtW4A
Health Issue Involved In Use Of Styrofoam Takeout Containers
In Plymouth, whenever anything is brought to the attention of the Board of Health that has a potential public health issue involved, the Board reviews the matter to determine what can be done. The use of polystyrene or Styrofoam takeout containers is one of those...
South Shore Vo-Tech School Project Approved
Voters in nine South Shore towns overwhelmingly approved a plan to build a new South Shore Regional Technical School during a special ballot election on Saturday. There were 6,634 in favor and 1,904 opposed. The approval clears the way for the new 900 student school...
Meet our Pet(s) of the Week, Rachel, Phoebe, and Monica!
Do these three names sound familiar!? Does it make you wanna sing the hit song "I'll Be There For You" from The Rembrandts? Yes, that is the theme song for the TV show Friends, and these adorable parakeets are named after the women of Friends: Rachel, Phoebe, and...
The Morning Show: Monday, January 27th
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 Psychologist, consultant, and...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, January 28th
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, January 29th
Today is “National Puzzle Day”. It’s a day to share enjoyment of all kinds of brain teasers. Whether it’s a crossword, jigsaw, trivia word searches, or Sudoku, puzzles put our minds to work. Joining us today at 6:41, will be the founder of National Puzzle Day, Jodi...
The Morning Show: Thursday, January 30th
Brrr!! At 7:41, Kerri Carafoli and Ally Westberg from the Jordan Hospital Club stop by to preview this year’s Jordan Polar Plunge. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/jordan-hospital-club-inc/2025-jhc-polar-plunge At 8:11. Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO from...
The Morning Show: Friday, January 31st
Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark Stiles from Stiles Law each and every Friday at 9:11. www.stiles-law.com And it wouldn't be the kick-off to the weekend without our Sports Report with Quinn Kelly. At 9:35 we'll discuss highlights of the Patriots & Bruins'...
Crews Put Down Fire In Braintree
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Braintree Friday morning. Fire Chief Frederick Viola tells WATD News that home at 316 Franklin St. sustained significant damage. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation....
Jury Acquits New England Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers In Assault And Battery Trial
A jury acquitted New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on Friday in his assault and battery trial. Peppers finished testifying earlier Friday by denying he choked or shoved his accuser. Peppers, who first took the witness stand on Thursday, had been on trial...
Marshfield To Host January Veterans’ Coffee Hour
Marshfield Veterans' Services Director Carin Paulette and Assistant Veterans' Services Director Lisa Potts speak with WATD's Christine James about an upcoming Veterans' Coffee Hour. https://youtu.be/pHMLvROE71M
Plymouth Man Pleads Guilty To Cyberstalking Charges
A Plymouth man has pleaded guilty to cyberstalking charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that 36-year-old James Florence Jr. was charged with engaging in a variety of techniques and methods to allegedly harass and intimidate his victims and others in the community,...
Plymouth Co Real Estate Market ‘Modestly Encouraging’
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD's Christine James an update on the latest real estate numbers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITyQ3m_KT_k
Crews Respond To Fire At Lakeville Farm
The Lakeville Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of 32 Southworth St., on Thursday night around 7 p.m. The fire was discovered when the occupant of a nearby home heard a loud explosion that shook his house, he exited the house...
Brockton Cruiser Crash Leaves Four Injured
Four people were hospitalized following a crash involving a Brockton Police cruiser. Brockton Police say the accident took place around 9 a.m. when a driver was approaching the intersection of Warren Ave. and Winthrop St. She told police her four door sedan then slid,...
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