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Fire Disrupts Wedding Reception At Former Barker Tavern
Crews responded to a fire at the former Barker Tavern. Scituate Fire officials say that shortly after 7:30 p.m. Thursday they received a report of a fire at the Barker House. Crews arrived on scene to find smoke showing from the building. Firefighters quickly brought...
Police Investigate Stabbing Incident
An investigation is underway after an apparent stabbing incident in North Quincy. A Quincy Police spokesman tells WATD News that around 8 a.m. Friday they received a call from Milton Police reporting that a female victim was apparently stabbed in North Quincy possibly...
Sullivan Discusses Encampments, Ongoing Drought, Veterans Day
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about a proposed City Council ordinance regarding homeless encampments, the ongoing drought, and the Veterans Day Parade.
Marshfield Family Needs Our Help After Heartbreaking Fire
The dry conditions persist throughout New England this fall, and with the high winds this week, there has been some dangerous conditions producing fires. It was reported on Wednesday that a disastrous fire ripped through a family home on Sheridan Road in Marshfield....
Fire Destroys Marshfield Home
Several South Shore communities assisted Marshfield firefighters battle a three-alarm fire that destroyed a home Wednesday and damaged a neighboring home. The fire broke out just before noon in a single-family home at 64 Sheridan Drive. The house was fully engulfed...
Nantasket Beach Saltwater Club Damaged In Fire
Crews were called to the scene of a fire at the Nantasket Beach Saltwater Club. Hull Fire Chief Chris Russo tells WATD News that many surrounding communities provided assistance. Russo says the club sustained significant damage. He also added that...
Bronze Star Presented At Marshfield Veterans Day Ceremony
The Marshfield Veterans Day Parade on Monday featured a wide array of groups, including one with a float featuring a replica of a Vietnam Era Huey Helicopter, a vehicle that has a special meaning for the group’s leader, Thomas Michael Burke. The parade ended at...
Quincy Dedicates Monument to Recent War Veterans
Quincy residents, veterans, and officials gathered in Mount Wollaston Cemetery on Saturday to dedicate a veterans monument honoring those who served in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Global War on Terror. Mayor Thomas says the city wanted to pay tribute to the...
Veterans Day Activities in Weymouth
Residents, officials, and veterans gathered for Weymouth’s annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony on Monday. Mayor Robert Hedlund talks about why it’s important the nation pauses to honor its veterans. During the ceremony, Weymouth Veterans Services Director George...
Next Man Up: Cohasset Wins Despite Key Loss
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE There are few teams on the South Shore with quite the winning pedigree that the Cohasset Skippers have developed. The Skippers have reached the Final Four in each of the last three years, never falling short of the...
A Look At The History Of Veterans Day
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Christine James about the history behind the holiday.
Retired Navy SEAL Discusses Veterans Day
Retired Navy Seal Tony O'Brien shares his thoughts on Veterans Day with WATD's Christine James.
Meet our Pet of the Week, Biscuit
Biscuit is like that extra cup of coffee, he is that boost of stamina and energy to get you through the day, he is your future friend that will greet you with a big smile and a wagging tail. Meet Biscuit, the puppy you've been looking for! Biscuit's current home is...
The Morning Show: Monday, November 11th
Today is Veterans Day. It’s a day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military – in wartime or peacetime. WATD thanks you for your service. We’ll talk about Veterans Day events and activities. At 7:11, Rob and Beth talk with fiction and...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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. Joining us is the President and...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, November 13th
Rob Hakala is attending an event at Curry College today. Beth Foster will be hosting along with Larry Nelson today. Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in with the latest news and updates from Plymouth at 7:41....
The Morning Show: Thursday, November 14th
Let's look forward to the fun at 7:11 with Lea Filson, the CEO of “See Plymouth”. She joins us to highlight what exciting events are happening around Plymouth County. Visit www.seeplymouth.com Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director from the Quincy Chamber of...
The Morning Show: Friday, November 15th
It’s “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes at 7:11 from the Plymouth Philharmonic. Steven picks out some great tunes and you must be the first caller to guess the correct Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark Stiles from Stiles Law each and every Friday at 9:11....
Veterans Day In Plymouth
In Plymouth, Veterans Day is one that’s set aside to thank and honor all those who served in the military in wartime or peacetime. And one of those who served in wartime is Denis Russell, the Post Commander of the town’s VFW or Veterans of Foreign Wars post. Russell...
Sullivan Discusses Presidential Election, Bat Bus Crash, and Turkeys
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the recent Presidential Election, a woman who was struck by a Brockton Area Transit bus, and the Turkey Giveaway.
Meschino Discusses Election Results, 250th Observances, Blue Future
State Rep. Joan Meschino speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the 2024 Election results, the Blue Future Economy, and Veterans' Day.
Tiering the South Shore Football Title Contenders
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE The opening round of the MIAA High School Football Tournament is here! With 26 area teams competing in the playoffs this season across eight divisions, there are plenty of chances for South Shore title winners. The...
Creed Discusses Election Results
WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the national and local results from Tuesday's Presidential Election.
Trump Wins Wisconsin, Associated Press Declares Trump the Winner
Former President Donald Trump won the key state of Wisconsin on Wednesday, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a critical battleground. The win delivers 10 Electoral College votes to Trump. He narrowly won Wisconsin in 2016, becoming the first Republican since...
Stephen Lynch Wins Re-election
Democratic Congressman Stephen Lynch handily defeated Republican challenger Robert Burke by more than 120,000 votes in yesterday's election. Lynch talks with WATD's election night analysts about the challenges of losing several health care facilities in his...
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