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Pembroke Girls Hoops Joins the Sports Exchange
by Quinn Kelly | Jan 29, 2024 | News, Sports News
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE After racing out to a 6-1 start to begin the year, the Pembroke girls basketball team had put the South Shore on notice. Things cooled for the Titans over an ensuing 0-4 skid, but after racking up three straight...
Meet Russell – a little Yorkie with a lot of love to give
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 29, 2024 | Pet of the Week
Russell is a 2.5-year-old handsome male Yorkie-Poodle mix who weighs 13 lb. Our friends at Yorkies Inc. tell us Russel is in need of a new home due to his current owner working long hours, she feels Russell deserves a home where he will have more attention and...
Police Investigating Robbery At South Braintree CVS
by Dan McCready | Jan 25, 2024 | News
An investigation is underway following a robbery at a CVS in Braintree. The robbery took place around 4 p.m. Thursday at the CVS in South Braintree Square. Braintree Police put out a notice asking people to avoid the area, and stay inside as they were undertaking a...
Sullivan Discusses Mayors’ Conference, COVID Numbers, Healey Budget
by Dan McCready | Jan 25, 2024 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his attendance at the U.S Conference of Mayors’ 92nd Winter Meeting, COVID Numbers in the city, and his thoughts on the budget recently announced by Gov. Maura Healey.
Crews Respond To Fire On Elm St. In Duxbury
by Dan McCready | Jan 24, 2024 | News
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Duxbury Tuesday night. Deputy Fire Chief Brian Monahan tells WATD News there were no injuries but the home did sustain some damage. Pembroke, Kingston, and Marshfield provided mutual aid.
Creed Recaps N.H. Primary
by Dan McCready | Jan 24, 2024 | News
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of the New Hampshire Primary.
Kari MacRae Discusses State Senate Campaign
by Christine James | Jan 23, 2024 | News
Kari MacRae, who is running as a Republican for State Senate in the Plymouth & Barnstable District, speaks with WATD's Christine James about her campaign.
Suspect At Large Following Armed Robbery In Brockton
by Dan McCready | Jan 23, 2024 | News
Police in Brockton are investigating an armed robbery. A police spokesman tells WATD News that shortly before midnight on Tuesday officers responded to 306 Crescent St. after receiving a report that a man with a gun robbed the convenience store. The suspect then fled...
Water Line Break In Pembroke
by Dan McCready | Jan 23, 2024 | News
Crews are on scene of a water line break in Pembroke. Town officials say the Water Department is working now to repair a water line on Woodbine Ave. and say water technicians may have to shut the water off for a short period to make the repair. Upon completion of the...
No Horse Track, No Casino And County Commissioners Vote To Take A Pay Cut
by Bobbi Clark | Jan 22, 2024 | News
In Plymouth, some folks can breathe a sign of relief—at least those opposed to a race track and/or casino on the County Woodlot—a parcel of about 110 acres, off Long Pond Rd. and there will be no pay increase for County Commissioners Greg Hanley, Sandra Wright and...
Say hello to Tyler our pet of the week!
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 22, 2024 | Pet of the Week
Meet Tyler! Tyler is a sweet as pie senior guy who is about 10 years old and he is a Beagle mix. He is friendly with all, making him a good fit for most homes including those with kids and other dogs! Our friends at the Scituate Animal Shelter tell us Tyler has some...
2024 WATD High School Basketball Schedule
by Quinn Kelly | Jan 21, 2024 | News, Sports News
The 2024 WATD High School Football Schedule is officially LIVE! This year's slate features 22 regular season games and 31 different local high schools covered across the South Shore and Metro South. Quinn Kelly returns for his sixth season behind the mic as lead...
Observing The 20th Anniversary Of Hanson Native Maura Murray’s Disappearance In NH
by Christine James | Jan 19, 2024 | News
Fred & Kurtis, the father and brother of Maura Murray, speak with WATD's Christine James about the 20th Anniversary of her disappearance.
Taunton Woman Sentenced For Bribing Examiner At Brockton RMV
by Dan McCready | Jan 19, 2024 | News
A sentence was handed down on Wednesday for a Taunton woman charged with bribing a road test examiner. The U.S. Attorney's office says that 56-year-old Neta Centio was accused of paying a road test examiner at the Brockton Registry of Motor Vehicles service center to...
Brockton Man Pleads Guilty To Exploiting Children
by Dan McCready | Jan 19, 2024 | News
A guilty plea was entered in federal court in Boston on Wednesday by a Brockton man charged with coercing three minors to produce child sexual abuse material. The U.S. Attorney’s office says that 46-year-old Zaire Aquil Lodge pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual...
Sentence Handed Down For Milton Man Following Drug Conviction
by Dan McCready | Jan 19, 2024 | News
A Milton man was sentenced following his conviction for drug trafficking charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that 26-year-old Brandy Soto-Lara was sentenced on Wednesday to five years in prison and four years of supervised release. The sentence follows Lara’s...
Creed Recaps State of the Commonwealth Address
by Christine James | Jan 18, 2024 | News
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Christine James a recap of Gov. Maura Healey's State of the Commonwealth address.
Sweezey Discusses State Rep Campaign
by Christine James | Jan 17, 2024 | News
Ken Sweezey speaks with WATD's Christine James about his campaign for State Representative in the 6th Plymouth District.
The Morning Show: Mon., Jan. 15, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 17, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Today we observe Martin Luther King, Jr. day, often a day of service to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. https://thekingcenter.org/about-tkc/martin-luther-king-jr/ This morning at 7:45, Diane Jordan joins us from Natural Body Works in Kingston for “More Comfort...
The Morning Show: Tues., Jan. 16, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 17, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
First up, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T., joins us with his tech talk segment at 8:11. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. Joining us is the President & CEO Peter Forman at 8:41 with the latest Chamber happenings....
The Morning Show: Wed., Jan. 17, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 17, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in with Rob at 7:41 to talk about all the news from Plymouth and about upcoming events to help support local businesses. www.plymouthchamber.com Steven Karidoynanes from the Plymouth...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Jan. 18, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 17, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce joins us this morning at 7:41 to talk about the latest news and events in the city of Quincy. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank...
The Morning Show: Fri., Jan. 19, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 17, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
It’s “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic this morning at 7:11. This is our time honored Friday tradition where Steven picks out some great tunes and you must be the first caller to guess the song. www.plymouthphil.org Feel Good...
Creed Previews Healey’s State of the Commonwealth Address
by Dan McCready | Jan 17, 2024 | News
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready a preview of Governor Maura Healey's State of the Commonwealth address. The State of the Commonwealth address will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the State House.
The Morning Show: Mon., Jan. 8, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 17, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Diane Jordan joins us from Natural Body Works in Kingston for “More Comfort Mondays” at 7:45. You can make an appointment to see Diane at Natural Body Works in Kingston. www.naturalbodyworkskingston.com It’s time to introduce you to our Pet of the Week at 9:22 a.m....
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