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The Morning Show: Mon., Jan. 8, 2024
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....
The Morning Show: Tues., Jan. 9, 2024
David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T., joins us with his tech talk segment each and every Tuesday at 8:11. www.actsmart.com Every Tuesday we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and joining us is the President & CEO Peter Forman with the latest Chamber...
The Morning Show: Wed., Jan. 10, 2024
Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in with Rob at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com
The Morning Show: Thurs., Jan. 11, 2024
Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, joins Rob at 7:41 to give us the latest news from the City of Presidents. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by for his...
The Morning Show: Fri., Jan. 12, 2024
What can a Michelin-starred chef and a leading heart surgeon possibly have in common? The answer is a lot more than you think. Fredrik Berselius, holder of two Michelin stars and Founder & Owner of Aska, New York, and Dr. Nirav Patel MD, an eminent Cardiovascular...
Man Shot to Death in Restaurant Crowded with Families, Police Seek Public’s Help
Friday night (1/12/24), at approximately 8 p.m., Brockton Police contacted the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office after a shooting occurred inside the Hibachi Sushi Supreme Buffet, located at 718...
Melvinstar and Teigan are a pair of Guinea pigs looking for their new home
Say hello to a bonded pair of piggies that are looking for their forever home. The team at the Guinea Pig Sanctuary in Salisbury, Massachusetts tell us that Melvinstar, a 2 and a half year old male Guinea pig and his best friend Teigan are searching for a home...
Ben Scalzi, Hanover, wins 2023 Bill Wilhelm Award
The Sports Exchange on 95.9 WATD · Bill Wilhelm Award Ceremony | Sports Exchange 1 - 14 - 24 (Ep. 241) On Sunday night, 95.9 WATD celebrated the conclusion of the 2023 high school football season with its presentation of the inaugural Bill Wilhelm Award. Named for the...
Plymouth Man Seeks Kidney Donor
Plymouth resident Kevin McDonough suffers from Chronic Kidney Disease and he his wife, Kathleen spoke with WATD's Dan McCready about their search for a kidney donor. To learn more about Massachusetts General Hospital's Living Donor Program click here.
Milton Fire Crews Called To Hillside St.
Crews in Milton were called to the scene of a fire at 79 Hillside St. Deputy Fire Chief Mitchell Sumner tells WATD News that firefighters had to contend with obstacles in the home as they worked to get the blaze under control. The home suffered extensive damage....
Drummey Discusses MLK’s Local Ties
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about Dr. Martin Luther King's local ties to the Boston area.
Folks In Plymouth Could See A Four Hundred Dollar Tax Increase Next Year
In Plymouth, the average tax bill could increase by about four hundred dollars –an amount called for in the operating budget of over three hundred one million dollars for fiscal year 2025. The Select Board approved this budget on a 4 to 1 vote at their meeting on the...
Plymouth Voters Reject Ban On Nips
Voters in Plymouth say no to a ban on Nips. Unofficial results from Saturday’s Special Election Referendum show 51% of voters saying no to a ban on the single serving liquor containers. A ban on the sale of nips was approved by Town Meeting last October on a 72 to 67...
Two People Arrested Following Crash, Pursuit In Braintree
Two people are in custody following a crash in Braintree Thursday afternoon. Massachusetts State Police say that at around 4:30 p.m. they responded to assist Quincy Police in searching for two narcotics suspects who fled from a motor vehicle crash at the Route 3/Route...
Cornerstone Lodge Presents The Story of Patsy Cline
Vets Drive Thru Holds First Event Of 2024
Cars lined up once on Enterprise Dr. in Marshfield on Thursday for the Veterans Food Drive Thru. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCK1T213Jcw
Creed Provides Recap Of GOP Debate
WATD Political Analyst John Creed provides Christine James with a recap of Wednesday night's GOP Debate, the last debate ahead of the Iowa Caucuses.
Sullivan Discusses Bill Belichick, Flu Cases, Rains
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the departure of Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick, a rise in Flu and COVID cases. and problems caused by recent rainstorms.
National Poetry At Work Day
Dan McCready observes National Poetry At Work Day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXnfpAMJYKI Camera Operator: John Shea Edited By: Dan McCready Music: The Bard of Armagh (Universal Production Music.)
Muratore Gives Recap On 2023
State Rep. Mathew Muratore gives WATD's Christine James a recap of 2023 and discusses what's ahead for 2024.
Barlow, Lennox, Scalzi Named Wilhelm Award Finalists
This Sunday, 95.9 WATD announced the finalists for the 2023 Bill Wilhelm Award, recognizing the most outstanding high school football player on the South Shore. Announced during the Sports Exchange, airing every Sunday at 5 p.m., three student athletes from the area...
Kearney Discusses 2024
State Rep. Patrick Kearney takes a look back on the Massachusetts Legislature's accomplishments in 2023, and what they are working on in 2024.
Plymouth’s Historic District Commission Votes To Expand Historic District
In Plymouth, the Historic District Commission votes unanimously to expand the historic district at their public hearing on the 3rd and will send an article to Town Meeting supporting that initiative… WATD's Bobbi Clark has more. Mike Tubin, Chairs the Historic...
Meet Sarah the pup who is looking for her forever home!
Say hello to Sarah! The team at Buddy & Friends Animal Rescue tell us Sarah is very shy and is taking baby steps acclimating to northern life. She is almost a year old and is a 45 pound Pit Mix. From Sarah’s foster mom: Sweet little Sarah girl is still EXTREMELY...
Plymouth Man Charged With Drug Trafficking
A 39-year-old Plymouth man is facing charges in connection with his role in allegedly trafficking fentanyl, trafficking methamphetamine, and operating a rudimentary drug laboratory in Whitman. Massachusetts State Police say a month’s long investigation involving...
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