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Light Up the Season! Plymouth’s Holiday Celebration
December is just flying by! Probably because of all the fun things to do. Add one more to your calendar with Plymouth's Annual Holiday Celebration: Light Up the Season event. Starting at 4:30pm on Friday, December 6th, you can enjoy music on the green from Plymouth...
Update on the Marshfield Murder
From WATD News, Tom Gorman and Christine James A Marshfield man accused of killing his 80-year-old roommate during an argument over preparing Thanksgiving dinner in their 853 Main St. Marshfield home, was back in court Wednesday for a dangerousness hearing. Richard...
Brockton Man Charged with Distributing Fentanyl
From WATD News Reporter Tom Gorman A Brockton man was arrested yesterday (Wednesday) for allegedly selling fentanyl. The U.S.Attorney’s Office says that twenty-nine-year-old Joshua Tavares was charged in Boston federal court with possessing and distributing one...
WATD Picks: Winners, Scores for MIAA Super Bowls
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE Super Bowl week is upon us in the Commonwealth, and the Sports Exchange boys are gearing up for a wild week at Gillette. Eight games will be played over the next three days, with 16 teams vying for a state...
Meschino Gives Update From Beacon Hill
State Rep. Joan Meschino gives WATD's Christine James a legislative update. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P14PUFs7vBI
WATD Fantasy Draft: 2024 Super Bowls
Watch the full draft on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qf8Hb-yHPAg The WATD Fantasy Draft is back! For one final go-round in the 2024 season, we fill our teams with stars from the four area programs that reached Gillette this season. We'll continue selecting one...
Same Day, Different Stories For Thanksgiving
In Plymouth, Thanksgiving is observed in two different ways; Pilgrim's Progress, which celebrates the survival of the original Mayflower passengers; and the National Day of Mourning, which highlights the struggles faced by Native Americans. WATD's Dan McCready looks...
Braintree Mayor Discusses Holiday Activities
Braintree Mayor Erin Joyce speaks with WATD's Christine James about some of the town's holiday happenings.
Pedestrian Struck In Brockton
The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office is investigating after a woman was struck by a car. Brockton Police say the incident took place shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of North Main St. and Battles St. The pedestrian, identified as a...
Man Rescued At Middleborough Fire
One man was rescued from a burning building. Middleborough Fire officials say that at around 9:15 p.m. Monday they received a phone call reporting a structure fire on Locust St. Crews arrived on scene to find a house with a fully involved first floor. An aggressive...
Driver Hurt in Abington Train Crash
One person was injured when an MBTA commuter train collided with an SUV on the North Avenue railroad crossing in Abington Monday afternoon. The crash happened at about three-thirty. It was reported that the car rolled down an embankment after being struck by the...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Callie
You can't help but have your heart break a little bit when you hear the story of Callie: she was loving life with her previous owner but unfortunately her dad got sick and he was unable to care for her. Callie is only 5 years old and she is looking forward to being...
The Morning Show: Monday, December 2nd
Back to the work week so of course 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....
The Morning Show: Tuesday, December 3rd
It’s that time of the month! On the first Tuesday of every month we talk with the folks from Wiemeyer Dentistry and Contemporary Prosthodontics. Happening at 7:41. https://www.wiemeyerdentistry.com Our technical confidante joins us for Tech Talk at 8:11! David Snell,...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, December 4th
Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in with the latest news and updates from Plymouth at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com Phoebe Cos from Plimoth Patuxet Museums joins us in-studio at 8:11 to preview the upcoming “Winter Fine...
The Morning Show: Thursday, December 5th
Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce joins us at 7:41. www.thequincychamber.com At 8:11, Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO from Coastal Heritage Bank, stops by for his weekly conversation. www.coastalheritagebank.com Time...
The Morning Show: Friday, December 6th
Prove your music knowledge with “Name that Tune” at 7:11! Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic joins us for this fun contest! Steven picks out some great tunes and you must be the first caller to guess the correct tune. www.plymouthphil.org Feel Good...
Marshfield Man Pleads Not Guilty Following Death Of Roommate
A Marshfield man is accused of killing his 80-year-old roommate during an argument over preparing Thanksgiving dinner in their 853 Main St. Marshfield home. Sixty-five-year-old Richard Lombardi is being held pending a dangerousness hearing after he pleaded not guilty...
Developing Story: Wednesday’s Marshfield Death Ongoing Investigation
A Marshfield man is scheduled to be arraigned today (Friday, November 29) on charges connected to the death of an 80 year old man in a home at 853 Main Street, in Marshfield. 65 year old Richard Lombardi was arrested by Marshfield Police on Wednesday and is...
Rainy Weather Doesn’t Dampen Resolve At National Day Of Mourning
Many Native Americans and their supporters came out in droves for the National Day of Mourning in Plymouth on Thanksgiving Day. They gathered on Cole’s Hill at noon to remember and celebrate Native American culture and their ancestors. Organizer Kisha James said the...
Brockton Man Facing Charges Following Car Chase In Rockland
A Brockton man is facing drug charges following a motor vehicle pursuit in Rockland. Rockland Police say that shortly before 2:30 a.m. Wednesday a gray Mazda was stopped at a traffic light at the corner of West Water St. and Plain St. and didn’t move after two light...
Muratore Says State Grant Will Help Plymouth Cranberry Bogs
State Rep. Matt Muratore speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about a grant to restore Pinnacle Bogs in Plymouth.
WATD Fantasy Draft: Thanksgiving Day 2024
Watch the full draft on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3FgGBKw4fMg The WATD Fantasy Draft is back! It's one of the best days of the high school football season - Thanksgiving Day! With so many area teams ready to meet their Turkey Day rival, we took a look at the seniors...
Travel Remains Brisk For The Thanksgiving Holiday
The Thanksgiving Travel Season is well underway. Mark Schieldrop, a Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast, tells WATD News that folks who are travelling on Tuesday will have lots of company. Quite a few of those travelers will be taking to the skies....
No Quorum Reached At Abington STM
Abington Town Moderator Shawn Reilly tells WATD's Dan McCready Monday Night's Special Town Meeting was cancelled after they were unable to reach a quorum.
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