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GOP Candidates For 1st Plymouth Dist. State Rep. Race Take Part In WATD Forum
by Christine James | Aug 6, 2024 | Election News, News
Jesse Brown and Dee Wallace Spencer, candidates for the Republican Party's nomination for State Representative for the First Plymouth District, participated in a WATD political forum Tuesday night.
Date Announced For Re-Opening Of Brockton Hospital
by Dan McCready | Aug 6, 2024 | News
Brockton Hospital will be re-opening next week. Signature Healthcare announced that the hospital will be reopening on Tuesday, August 13. They say that when it does re-open there will be a new Outpatient Surgical facility, designed to be “more convenient and...
Hokanson Discusses State Rep. Campaign
by Dan McCready | Aug 6, 2024 | Election News, News
Scott Hokanson speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his campaign to become the Democratic Party Nominee for State Rep. in the 1st Plymouth District.
The Morning Show: Thursday, August 1, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Aug 6, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
This morning at 7:11 we check in with Lea Filson, President & CEO of See Plymouth: The Official Tourism Site of the Town and County of Plymouth. We’ll discuss with Lea what fun and interesting events are going on in our area. www.seeplymouth.com It wouldn't be a...
The Morning News: Friday, August 2, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Aug 6, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Beth Foster joins us in the co-host chair today! Big news today! Today is the day (at 8:11) we find out who is the Grand Prize winner of the WATD Grill & Chill Contest sponsored by Hingham Lumber. Jennifer Verre from Hingham Lumber will be in-studio to pull out...
The Morning News: Monday, July 22, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Aug 6, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
7:45 -- Diane Jordan joins us from Natural Body Works in Kingston for “More Comfort Mondays”. You can make an appointment to see Diane at Natural Body Works in Kingston. www.naturalbodyworkskingston.com 9:22 -- It’s time to introduce you to our Pet of the Week at 9:22...
The Morning News: Tuesday, July 23, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Aug 6, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Beth Foster is in the co-host chair today! 8:11 -- David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us with his tech talk segment. www.actsmartit.com 8:41 -- Every Tuesday we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. Joining us is the President & CEO Peter...
The Morning News: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Aug 6, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
7:11 -- Today, we welcome special guest host Ed Regner, the owner of Drive Physical Therapy, a mobile physical therapy practice on the South Shore and Cape. Ed lives in Plymouth and just opened his brand-new business in 2024. You can find out more at...
The Morning News: Thursday, July 25, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Aug 6, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
7:11 -- We check in with Lea Filson, President & CEO of See Plymouth: The Official Tourism Site of the Town and County of Plymouth. We’ll discuss with Lea what fun and interesting events are going on in our area. www.seeplymouth.com 7:41 -- Tim Cahill, President...
The Morning News: Friday, July 26, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Aug 6, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
7:11 -- It’s “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. Steven picks out some great tunes and you must be the first caller to guess the correct song. www.plymouthphil.org 7:40 -- Rob talks with Stephen Halko Sheehan and Robert Kjellman...
Man Struck By Train In Brockton
by Dan McCready | Aug 6, 2024 | News
One person has died after being struck by a train in Brockton. Transit Police say that at approximately 5:13 a.m. Tuesday a man intentionally placed himself on the right of way on the Middleboro Line in Brockton. He was then struck by an MBTA Commuter rail train and...
Meet Ralph and Ron – an inseparable duo in search of a new home
by Lisa Azizian | Aug 6, 2024 | Pet of the Week
Meet Ralph and Ron If we were you, we would look at the photos of Ralph and Ron and be a bit intimidated. Sure, they are giving you the stink eye, but we promise they don't mean it! Our friends at the Scituate Animal Shelter tell us Ralph and Ron are a bit shy but...
Plymouth’s Center For Active Living Offers Help To Those Battling Alzheimer’s And Dementia Issues
by Bobbi Clark | Aug 5, 2024 | News
In Plymouth, folks suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia related illnesses often don’t know where to turn for help. And family members, who are the care-givers, don’t know where to go to get support. But there is help available for both those groups and the town’s...
Second Man Arraigned In Connection With Brockton Shooting
by Dan McCready | Aug 3, 2024 | News
A second man has been held without bail in connection with a deadly shooting in Brockton. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that 23-year-old Govanni Carapinha pleaded not guilty on Friday in Brockton District Court to charges of Murder, Unlawful...
Marshfield Woman Found Guilty of Murder
by Dan McCready | Aug 2, 2024 | News
A verdict has been handed down for a Marshfield woman charged with fatally stabbing her husband. The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office says that on Friday a jury found 49-year-old Christine Ricci guilty of Murder in the Second Degree, and one count of Assault...
Civil Discusses Race For Governor’s Council
by Christine James | Aug 2, 2024 | Election News, News
Tamisha Civil speaks with WATD's Christine James about her campaign to be the Democratic Party Nominee for Governor's Council in the 2nd District.
Wallace Spencer Discusses State Rep. Race
by Christine James | Aug 2, 2024 | Election News, News
Dee Wallace Spencer speaks with WATD's Christine James about her campaign to be the Republican Party Nominee for State Representative in the 1st Plymouth District.
Sullivan Discusses Hospitals, Signs, Battle Of Badges
by Dan McCready | Aug 1, 2024 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the current situation with Good Samaritan Medical Center and Brockton Hospital, new signage in the city, and the recent Battle of The Badges.
Brown Discusses State Rep Campaign
by Christine James | Aug 1, 2024 | Election News, News
Jesse Brown speaks with WATD's Christine James about his campaign to become the Republican Party Nominee for State Representative in the 1st Plymouth District.
Sentenced Handed Down For Emanuel Lopes
by Dan McCready | Jul 31, 2024 | News
A sentence was handed down earlier today for Emanuel Lopes a man convicted of killing Weymouth Police Sgt. Michael Chesna and bystander Vera Adams in February of the 2018. Norfolk County Assistant District Attorney Greg Connor said that the killings were unnecessary...
Brockton Shooting Suspect Arrested At Logan Airport
by Dan McCready | Jul 31, 2024 | News
A suspect being sought in connection with a fatal Brockton shooting was arrested at Logan Airport. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that on July 24 shortly before midnight officers were dispatched to a home on Vesey St. for a report of a shooting....
Republican Candidates For 6th District Seat Take Part In WATD Forum
by Christine James | Jul 31, 2024 | Election News, News
Jane Cournan and Ken Sweezy, candidates for the Republican nomination for State Rep. in the Sixth Plymouth District took part in a forum at the WATD Studios Tuesday night.
A Conversation About The Scituate Lighthouse Celebration
by Dan McCready | Jul 29, 2024 | News
Local and Acting President of the Scituate Historical Bob Chessia; Jean Di Giacomandrea and Events Manager at the GAR Hall speak with WATD's Christine about the upcoming August 7 National Lighthouse Day Celebration at the Scituate Lighthouse.
Marshfield To Hold Veteran Coffee Hour
by Dan McCready | Jul 29, 2024 | News
Marshfield Veterans' Service Officer Carin Paulette and Assistant Veterans' Service Officer Lisa Potts speak with WATD's Dan McCready about the upcoming Veteran Coffee Hour. The Veteran Coffee Hour will take place on Wednesday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m....
Former Stoughton Selectman Killed In Route 24 Crash
by Dan McCready | Jul 29, 2024 | News
A former Stoughton Selectman has died after being struck by a car on Route 24 in West Bridgewater. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that the incident took place around 9:30 p.m. Saturday when the MassDOT worker was picking up debris in the roadway...
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