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Creed Previews Primary Day
by Dan McCready | Sep 3, 2024 | Election News, News
WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about what to expect on Primary Day on Tuesday. John Creed will be participating in our Primary Night Coverage which begins tonight at 8 p.m. right here on 95.9 WATD FM.
Observing The 250th Anniversary Of The Powder Alarm
by Dan McCready | Sep 2, 2024 | News
The 250th Anniversary of the Powder Alarm was observed Sunday in Somerville and WATD’s Dan McCready was there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtCwlzmBzTE To learn more about other events put on by the Somerville Museum click here. Thousands Observe 250th Anniversary...
Local Labor Leader Discusses State Of Labor Movement, Hotel Strike, AI
by Dan McCready | Sep 2, 2024 | News
Chrissy Lynch, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the state of the Labor Movement, a strike by hotel workers with UNITE HERE, and the challenges caused by AI, or Artificial Intelligence.
The History Of Labor Day
by Dan McCready | Sep 2, 2024 | News
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the origins of the Labor Day Holiday.
Meet Clyde, who has waited a long time to meet you!
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 2, 2024 | Pet of the Week
Say hello to our pet of the week, Clyde! Clyde is a 2 year-old Shepherd mix who weighs about 47 pounds. The team at Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue in Pembroke tell us he's as sweet as can be. Clyde has been in his foster home for around 4 months now and has adapted...
Pilgrim Hall Museum Holding Anniversary Event, Gala
by Dan McCready | Aug 30, 2024 | News
The Pilgrim Hall Museum is celebrating their 200th Anniversary with a big gala Sunday night. Executive Director Donna Curtin told the South Shore’s Morning News that there will are some festivities taking place right now. She also discusses some of the attractions for...
Travelers Hitting The Roadways This Labor Day Weekend
by Dan McCready | Aug 29, 2024 | News
Labor Day is traditionally a busy travel day, although this year things may be a little different. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News which day he expects will be the busiest. He also says travel won't just be limited to cars and planes. Schieldrop says...
Plymouth Health Official Discusses EEE
by Christine James | Aug 29, 2024 | News
Plymouth's Commissioner of Health and Human Services Michelle Bratti speaks with WATD's Christine James about Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
Former Stoughton Police Officer arrested Wednesday for Murder
by Mariel Reed | Aug 28, 2024 | News
A former Stoughton police officer was arrested Wednesday for allegedly murdering a young pregnant woman who authorities say was to keep her silence about his longtime sexual involvement with her. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says thirty-eight-year-old Matthew Farwell of...
John Deaton Discusses U.S. Senate Campaign
by Dan McCready | Aug 28, 2024 | Election News, News
John Deaton speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his campaign to obtain the Republican Party Nomination for U.S. Senate.
Plymouth Sends Over Seven Thousand Students To School Wednesday
by Bobbi Clark | Aug 28, 2024 | News
In Plymouth, just over seven thousand students say goodbye to summer as they greet the school year on Wednesday, but for almost seven hundred teachers, school began on Tuesday with a rousing teachers’ opening day celebration at North High School. WATD's Bobbi Clark...
Democratic County Commission Candidates Take Part In WATD Forum
by WATD Web Editor | Aug 28, 2024 | Election News, News
Candidates Rhonda Nyman and Scott Vecchi take part in a WATD Forum where they discuss their campaign to secure the Democratic Party Nomination for Plymouth County Commissioner.
County Commissioner Political Candidate Forum Tonight, Live on WATD
by Site Admin | Aug 27, 2024 | Election News
Join WATD tonight (Tuesday, August 27th ) for a WATD Primary Election political forum from 7 to 8 pm This race is for the Democratic spot on the ballot for the County Commisioners. Candidates Rhonda Nyman and Scott Vecchi will be in studio. Greg Hanley could not...
Plymouth Parks Closed Due to EEE, Aerial Spraying Begins at Dusk Tonight
by Mariel Reed | Aug 27, 2024 | News
Plymouth has closed all its parks and fields on Friday from dusk to dawn until further notice due to a high risk of triple E. Athletic leagues and organizations are prohibited from using the fields and parks beyond early evening. Notification signs are being placed...
Cain Discusses U.S. Senate Campaign
by Dan McCready | Aug 27, 2024 | Election News, News
Quincy City Councillor Ian Cain speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his campaign to become the Republican Party Nominee for U.S. Senate.
MacRae, Muratore Take Part In Plymouth/Barnstable State Senate Forum
by WATD Web Editor | Aug 27, 2024 | Election News, News
Kari MacRae and State Rep. Mathew Muratore took part in a forum at the WATD Studios Monday night for Republican candidates in the race for the Plymouth/Barnstable State Senate seat.
2024 WATD High School Football Schedule
by Quinn Kelly | Aug 26, 2024 | News, Sports News
The 2024 WATD High School Football Schedule is officially LIVE! This year's slate features 25 regular season games and over 30 different local high schools covered across the South Shore and Metro South. Quinn Kelly returns for his seventh season behind the mic as...
Antonellis Discusses Senate Campaign
by Dan McCready | Aug 26, 2024 | Election News, News
Bob Antonellis speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his campaign to win the Republican Party Nomination for U.S. Senate.
Meet Molly, our sweet senior Yorkie looking for her forever home
by Lisa Azizian | Aug 26, 2024 | Pet of the Week
Meet Molly! Our friends at Yorkies Inc. tell us her elderly mom passed away and left Molly in need of a new home. She’s 11yo and weighs about 6lbs. Shes doing ok with the other dogs in foster care but she really would rather get back to being the only princess. Molly...
Sullivan Discusses Good Samaritan, Schools, Closing Pools
by Dan McCready | Aug 23, 2024 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the recent announcement regarding a new owner for Good Samaritan Medical Center, latest development in the city schools, and the closure of the Manning and Cosgrove Pools.
Vet Agents Discuss Upcoming Coffee, Heroes Act Event
by Christine James | Aug 23, 2024 | News
Marshfield Director of Veterans' Services Carin Paulette and Assistant Director Lisa Potts speak with WATD's Christine James about their upcoming Coffee and Heroes Act Event.
Creed Discusses DNC
by Christine James | Aug 23, 2024 | Election News, News
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Christine James his thoughts on the Democratic National Convention which wrapped up on Thursday night.
Plymouth Welcomes First Communications Director
by Bobbi Clark | Aug 23, 2024 | News
In Plymouth, the town welcomes Communications Coordinator Casey Kennedy the first person to hold that position in this community, which according to World Population Review, houses over sixty-eight thousand people. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more…. Casey Kennedy says...
Two Facing Charges Following Fatal Overdose In Plymouth
by Dan McCready | Aug 23, 2024 | News
Two people are facing gun and drug charges following an investigation. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that Massachusetts State Police responded to a fatal fentanyl overdose in Plymouth in June and seized the victim’s cell phone. Through analysis...
DA Discusses Human Trafficking
by Christine James | Aug 23, 2024 | News
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about human trafficking that involves children.
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