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Twice the fun, twice the love — meet our kitten pets of the week!
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | Pet of the Week
Looking for the perfect orange duo? Here they are! Say hello to Kieran and Big Boots, two best friends looking for their forever home together. Our friends at the Scituate Animal Shelter tell us Boots and Kieran are bonded brothers who are always together. They look...
The Morning Show: Mon., Nov. 13, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Monday This morning at 7:10 Rob welcomes Dr. Colleen Derr, President of Eastern Nazarene College. Dr. Derr will be joining Rob as a guest co-host until 9am this morning. Find out more about Eastern Nazarene here: https://enc.edu Diane Jordan joins us...
The Morning Show: Tues., Nov. 14, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. joins us for his weekly tech talk segment. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and joining us at 8:40 today is President & CEO Peter Forman with the latest Chamber happenings. ...
The Morning Show: Wed., Nov. 15, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's a busy one! Today at 7:11 Rob talks with Lauren King and Judi Kedin from the non-profit organization “Fishing Partnership” about helping people apply for health insurance and more. https://fishingpartnership.org/health-wellness Amy Naples, Executive Director,...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Nov. 16, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
At 7:11 today Rob gets a final preview of “America’s Hometown Celebration” and the big Plymouth Thanksgiving parade with organizer Olly deMacedo. www.usathanksgiving.com Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce joins us...
The Morning Show: Fri., Nov. 17, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Such excitement when we welcome acclaimed children’s author/illustrator Jan Brett to the show. Brett's 2023 Winter Wonderland Tour is taking her to Plimoth Patuxet in Plymouth. This morning, Rob will talk with Jan about her life and career ....
The Morning Show: Mon., Nov. 6, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Diane Jordan joins us at 7:45 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 It’s time to introduce you to our Pet of the Week at 9:22 a.m....
The Morning Show: Tues., Nov. 7, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Today at 8:11, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. joins us for his weekly tech talk segment. David gives us the latest technology news and shares tips to keep us safe online. www.actsmartit.com At 8:41 every Tuesday we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce....
The Morning Show: Wed., Nov. 8, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Wednesday, also known as the day we chat with Amy Naples! Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in. 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com
The Morning Show: Thurs., Nov. 9, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce joins us at 7:41 to talk about all things Quincy. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by for his weekly conversation with the...
The Morning Show: Fri., Nov. 10, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Friday. It’s “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic at 7:11. Steven picks out some great tunes and you must be the first caller to guess the song. www.plymouthphil.org Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark Stiles from Stiles...
The Morning Show: Mon., Oct. 30, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Happy Monday. 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...
The Morning Show: Tues., Oct. 31, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Happy Halloween! At 8:11, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham joins us for his weekly tech talk segment. www.actsmartit.com Every...
The Morning Show: Wed., Nov. 1, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Wednesday. It's time to chat with Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic joins us at 8:11 to preview this weekend’s November 4th concert...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Nov. 2, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Thursday. Let's check in, at 7:41, with Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce. www.thequincychamber.com At 8:11 Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, stops by for his weekly conversation with the...
The Morning Show: Fri., Nov. 3, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Nov 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Hello and welcome to Friday! Today at 7:11 Rob talks with Debby Zawalich from the Walnut Hill Garden Club in Hanover about a special event involving the history of the Tulip on Tuesday, November 7th. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more on the Walnut...
Prescribed Burn This Weekend At Camp Edwards
by Dan McCready | Nov 10, 2023 | News
A prescribed burn will be taking place this weekend at Camp Edwards on Joint Base Cape Cod. The Massachusetts National Guard say their Natural Resources Program plans to conduct prescribed burns on Camp Edwards on Saturday and Sunday, conditions permitting. They say...
Nips Ban Question Goes To The Ballot In Plymouth
by Bobbi Clark | Nov 10, 2023 | News
In Plymouth, to ban the sale of nips or not…that question goes to the ballot in January. Such a ban was approved by Town Meeting last month on a 72 to 67 vote to go into effect on July 1st. But liquor store retailers did not settle for the Town Meeting vote and...
Braintree Girl Scouts Launching Necessities Co-Op Pantry to Help Community
by Lenny Rowe | Nov 10, 2023 | News
Members of the Braintree Girl Scout Troop 62286 will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Necessities Co-Op, a free pantry with non-food essentials for people. Cadette Girl Scouts Rileigh McLoughlin and Sophie Pradhan are leading the effort, as part of their...
Veterans’ Day 2023 Events On The South Shore
by WATD Web Editor | Nov 10, 2023 | News, South Shore Events
Here's a list of some Veterans' Day events on the South Shore. Abington: Veterans’ Day Parade for the towns of Abington, Rockland, and Whitman, scheduled for Saturday, November 11th, starting at 10 am, beginning at Union Street, and ending at the old Rockland Plaza...
Bears Main Topic At Halifax Meeting
by Charles Mathewson | Nov 9, 2023 | News
Last week a bear killed goats behind an electric fence inside a barn in Hanson. The decision to kill it when it’s found has created controversy throughout our region. Keepers of livestock want their animals protected. They’ve received death threats from lovers of...
Buckley Discusses Plymouth County Real Estate
by Christine James | Nov 9, 2023 | News
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD's Christine James a look at the real estate numbers in Plymouth County.
Creed Gives Recap Of Third GOP Debate
by Christine James | Nov 9, 2023 | News
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Christine James a recap of the third debate featuring Republican Presidential Candidates.
Sullivan Discusses City Elections, Veterans Day, End Of SAG-AFTRA Strike
by Dan McCready | Nov 9, 2023 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his recent re-election, the upcoming Veterans Day observances, and his thoughts on end of the SAG-AFTRA Strike.
Scenes From The October 12 Veterans Food Drive Thru
by Dan McCready | Nov 8, 2023 | News
The Goon Squad came out again for the October 12 Veterans Food Drive Thru near the WATD Studios in Marshfield. https://youtu.be/25IEEcwYu68?si=8fN6hpkTxb9LxJbg
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