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County Official Gives EEE Update
Blake Dinius, Entomologist Educator for Plymouth County, speaks with WATD's Christine James about the risk of Eastern equine encephalitis, or Triple E.
MacRae Taking Legal Action Against Plymouth As Primary Recount Continues
As the recount goes on in the race to be the Republican nominee for State Senate in the Plymouth Barnstable District, candidate Kari MacRae is taking legal action. MacRae tells WATD News there are quite a few ballots in dispute. MacRae also described...
Muratore Discusses Recount Process
State Rep. Mathew Muratore speaks with WATD's Christine James about the ongoing recount process in his race against Kari MacRae to be the Republican Party Nominee for State Senate in the Plymouth Barnstable District.
Braintree First Responders Luncheon with Hollis Elementary Students
Braintree firefighters, police officers, and paramedics joined students for the annual September 11th first responders luncheon at the Hollis elementary school Wednesday. Principal Tim MacDonald explains how the luncheon began. Acting Fire Chief Fred Viola...
School Threat Deemed Not Credible
Threat Forces Lockdown of Bridgewater/Raynham High School Bridgewater/Raynham Regional High school was placed on lockdown on Thursday afternoon because of a threat. In a statement from Police Chief Christopher Delmonte and Superintendent Ryan Powers, a parent reported...
The Unlucky History Of Friday The 13th
Today is Friday the 13th and WATD’s Dan McCready takes a look at the history behind this unlucky day.
DA Discusses Retail Theft Rings
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about organized retail theft rings.
Security Expert Reflects On 9/11
Counter-terrorism and Security Expert Col. David Gavigan speaks with WATD's Christine James about remembering 9/11 23 years later.
Scenes From The August 8, 2024 Veterans Drive Thru
The Goon Squad was out in force once again for the Veterans Food Drive Thru on August 8, 2024.
Creed Recaps Harris-Trump Debate
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready a recap of Tuesday night's debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice-President Kamala Harris.
Report Released On Brockton School Budget Deficit
A 214 page report was released Tuesday afternoon with the results of an independent investigation of the Brockton public school district fiscal year 2023 budget deficit. The 18 million dollar deficit originally was 23.8 million–but using other unspent funds to offset...
Creed Previews Trump-Harris Debate
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready a preview of Tuesday night's debate in Philadelphia between Former President and Republican Nominee Donald Trump and Vice-President and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris. The debate will begin at 9 p.m. on ABC....
Plymouth To Begin Recount Process For State Senate Race
Plymouth Town Clerk Kelly McElreath speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the recount process for the Republican Primary in the Plymouth Barnstable State Senate race.
Fernandes Discusses State Senate Campaign
State Rep. Dylan Fernandes, the Democratic Party Nominee for State Senator in the Plymouth and Barnstable District, speaks with WATD's Christine James about his campaign.
Meet our pet of the week – Woody the cat!
Say hello to Woody! Woody is a larger tabby male cat that just wants love and food! Well the love part we can provide lots of but the food needs to be limited. Our friends at the Standish Humane Society in Duxbury tell us Woody is currently on a weight management road...
Rabies Vaccination Bait Distribution Begins Monday
The Cape Cod and Southeast Mass Rabies Task Force and the US Department of Agriculture wildlife services are will be distributing rabies vaccination bait packets by helicopter and by land in areas of Plymouth and Barnstable counties this week. The USDA’s Brian...
Home Prices Continue To Rise In Plymouth County
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley speaks with WATD's Christine James about the latest real estate numbers.
Sullivan Discusses Primary, Mosquitoes, NOFX Day
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the recent Primary, the threats from mosquitoes, and a declaration of NOFX Day in the City of Brockton.
Plymouth Cordage Museum Celebrates 200th Anniversary Of The Company
In Plymouth, it’s really a birthday party and a big one! The Plymouth Cordage Museum invites folks to join the Plymouth Cordage Company’s Bicentennial Celebration to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Cordage Company. Once the town’s biggest employer, and for...
Braintree Man Arrested Following Police Chase In Milton
A Braintree man is in custody following a police chase in Milton. Massachusetts State Police say that at approximately 12:30 p.m. Thursday a trooper ran the license plate of an Audi traveling on I-93 North. It was discovered that the owner of the vehicle had warrants...
Brain Aneurysm Foundation To Hold Upcoming Event
WATD's Christine James speaks with Plymouth Town Moderator Steve Trifletti, and Christine Buckley, Executive Director of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, and siblings Kevin Walker, Janine Dyer, and Jackie Thompson, whose mother is a brain aneurysm survivor, about the...
Recount To Be Called In GOP Primary For State Senate
State Rep. Mathew Muratore has apparently taken a slight lead in the Republican Primary for the Plymouth/Barnstable State Senate seat. However, his opponent, Kari MacRae tells WATD News she will request a recount. Dylan Fernandes has secured the...
Brown Declares Victory In State Rep. GOP Primary
In the Republican Primary Race for State Representative in the 1st Plymouth District, Jesse Brown is declaring victory. In fact, Brown says he even heard from his opponent, Dee Wallace Spencer. While some races are still waiting for mail-in ballots to be...
Creed Provides Primary Recap As Many Races Remain Undetermined
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready a recap of the primaries as results are still not yet in for many local races.
Unofficial Primary Election Results Rolling In
There were some close races in yesterday’s primary election on the South Shore. Some results are still not known because early voting ballots in some communities have not been tabulated. Ken Sweezey narrowly defeated Jane Cournan in the Sixth Plymouth District...
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