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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...
Incumbent Candidate Bill Keating Wins Re-election
Ninth Congressional incumbent candidate Bill Keating reflects on this year's election day at his campaign headquarters last night. Keating beat Republican challenger Dan Sullivan by over 37,000 votes, or 56% to 44% in yesterday's election.
Donald Trump Just Three Electoral Votes Shy of Defeating Kamala Harris
Donald Trump was on the verge of clinching the presidency Wednesday after winning Pennsylvania, putting him just three electoral votes shy of defeating Kamala Harris to secure his return to the White House. Trump has 267 of the 270 electoral votes needed to win the...
Heavy Voter Turnout on the South Shore
There was a heavy voter turnout in yesterday's election on the South Shore. In the First Plymouth state representative race, Democrat Michelle Badger defeated Republican challenger Jesse Brown by over 1,000 votes. Democrat Dylan Fernandes beat out Republican...
Creed Discusses Voting Day For 2024 Election
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready his thoughts as Americans cast their ballots in the 2024 Presidential Election.
2024 Election Coverage from 95.9 WATD FM
We are committed to providing you with all the latest updates, breaking news, and up-to-date numbers this election season. Listen to 95.9 WATD FM for coverage of the 2024 Election on a local, regional, and national level. We will be updating this list as soon as the...
Undefeated and Undeterred: Scituate Football Seeking Gillette Return
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE Walking off the turf at Gillette last December, an already accomplished Scituate class of 2025 had a choice - how would they respond to a resounding defeat at the hands of rival Duxbury in the state championship...
Plymouth’s Jenney Pond Due For Restoration
In Plymouth, Jenney Pond is located toward the lower end of Town Brook. There’s a public park there and a historic grist mill. Jenney Pond is part of the Historic District, so it’s an important location…this according to David Gould, Plymouth’s Director of Energy and...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Franzia
It is heartbreaking to imagine what Franzia has gone through in her short life of just 4.5 months, but she is quite the little warrior with a HUGE heart. Franzia was found wandering the streets and scavenging for food by Sandy Paws Rescue. One of her eyeballs was...
The Morning Show: Monday, November 4th
It’s the day before the election. Today we’ll be recapping our polls on the Massachusetts Ballot Questions. In addition, today we’ll have one more poll: Who do you want as the next President of the United States? Harris or Trump? Find our polls on social media: X...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
It’s finally here: Election Day! Don’t forget to get out and vote. Beth Foster will head out this morning to see what’s going on at the polls early. Then tonight, WATD will have complete coverage starting at 7:00 It’s the first Tuesday of the month and that’s when we...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, November 6th
Welcome to the day after the election! We’ll be recapping all the races and ballot questions and letting you know the results. 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 7th
We will be covering any election updates and developments throughout the day! 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...
The Morning Show: Friday, November 8th
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 tune. www.plymouthphil.org Brockton area author Berline Rousseau joins us to talk about her...
Whitman Charged With Lumber Yard Theft
A Whitman man is facing charges after he allegedly stole from a lumber yard. Cohasset Police say that on October 25 video shows 50-year-old Jonathan Cutler driving his Dodge Ram pickup truck through the woods and entering the lumber yard after hours. He then allegedly...
Cohasset Man Arrested For Defacing Campaign Sign
A Cohasset man is facing charges after he allegedly defaced a campaign sign. Cohasset Police say that on Wednesday 74-year-old Frederic Laidlaw entered onto private property on Route 3A and painted a swastika on a political sign for former President Donald Trump. He...
Sullivan Discusses Halloween, Voting
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about Halloween in the city, early voting, and preparations for Election Day.
Plymouth DA Discusses Domestic Violence Collection Drive
Plymouth Country District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about their "5th Annual Toiletry Drive for Domestic Violence Survivors."
The Next President Will Move Into A Haunted House
In this year’s presidential election the choices are a former office holder seeking to get his old job back; a current Vice President looking for a promotion; and some third party candidates hoping for an upset. But, as WATD’s Dan McCready explains, whoever wins will...
Local Cleric Discusses Diwali
Diwali is being observed by many in the Indian community. Swami Yogatmananda, Minister of the Vedanta Society of Providence, tells WATD News that for many it is a way to commemorate the return of a great leader. Yogatmananda it is also a day that calls...
Free Meals Being Offered On Thanksgiving
Veterans Voice Co-Host Craig Wolfe speaks with WATD's Christine James about free Thanksgiving morning meals.
Road Closure Near South Shore Hospital
South Shore Hospital access from Columbian St. in Weymouth will be closed until approx 12 p.m. Wednesday. Norfolk County Control says the Hospital is asking ambulances to utilize the Route 18 entrance onto Fogg Rd. From there, ambulances will be guided through the...
9th Congressional District Candidates Take Part In WATD Forum
Candidates for the Ninth Congressional District, Democrat Incumbent Bill Keating, and Republican challenger Dan Sullivan discussed various issues during WATD’s political forum on Tuesday night.
Jack Cantwell Field Rededicated
Residents and officials gathered Saturday for the rededication of the Jack Cantwell Field in Marshfield. Cantwell was a volunteer for the Marshfield Youth Baseball League for forty years and served as the league’s president. U.S. Senator Ed Markey compared Cantwell to...
Plymouth Town Clerk Discusses Early Voting
Plymouth Town Clerk Kelly McElreath speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about early voting.
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