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Fundraiser For Marine Memorial
Retired U.S.M.C. Col. John Atkinson and Peg Lee, Memorial Designer/Director of Art, spoke with WATD's Christine James about the Amphibious Tractor Memorial.
Body Cameras, Police Chief Search Discussed During Kingston Selectmen Meeting
Kimberley Emberg, the Chair of the Kingston Board of Selectmen, gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Tuesday night's meeting.
Creed Previews Third GOP Debate
Five Republican candidates for President will be taking to the stage once again Wedneday night in Miami for their third debate and WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready a preview. The debate will begin at 8 p.m. and NBC says it will air on their...
South Shore Mayoral Elections Roundup
South Shore Mayoral Election Roundup Unofficial Results Braintree – Mayor Initial projection, results to be updated: Erin Joyce – 4,750 Charles Kokoros (Incumbent) – 4,280 Brockton -- Mayor Robert Sullivan (Incumbent) - 6,321 (64.39%) Fred Fontaine - 3,182 ...
Note Investigated by Hingham Police Found to be Not Threatening
A note that was found in Hingham, by the East School on Tuesday, that was originally investigated by police as a possible threat, was found to be part of an elementary school game. Hingham Police has posted that a note was found along a path off Chamberlain Run with...
Plymouth Family Makes It Out Of Gaza
A Plymouth family has finally been able to make it out of Gaza after numerous attempts. Hanai Shafai tells WATD News his brother Hazem, his sister-in-law Sanaa, and the couple's three children, Seera, Yumna and Jasser have some medical issues to address. ...
11 Articles On The Warrant For Rockland Special Town Meeting
Town Administrator Douglas Lapp gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Tuesday night's Special Town Meeting. The Board of Selectmen will have a meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. at Scituate Town Hall. Special Town Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Rockland High...
Whitman Voters Approve Middle School Building Project
In Whitman, a special election was held for the Middle School Building Project. The project is estimated to cost $135 million, with the Mass. School Building Authority paying about $60 million. It was approved by a majority vote at Special Town Meeting, and at the...
Norwell To Hold Veterans Day Gathering
Norwell Veterans Agent Dave Osborne speaks with Christine James about their upcoming Veterans Day gathering.
Special Election In Plymouth On Banning The Sale Of Nips
In Plymouth, to ban or not to ban the sale of nips—that will be the question on the ballot in a special election to be held soon. This…the result of the effort of the town’s liquor store retailers, who collected the required signatures for the special election, even...
Dog Among Those Injured In Three Car Crash
A dog sustained injuries following a crash on Route 3A. Cohasset Police say that shortly before 10:30 a.m. Friday an on-duty officer witnessed a three-car chain reaction crash in front of 135 King Street which involved a 1995 Mack dump truck, a 2019 Toyota 4Runner,...
Pembroke Police Search For Male In Orchard Drive Area
The search continues for a person seen roaming around the Orchard Dr. area in Pembroke. Pembroke Police described him a white male, approximately six feet tall, with brown hair and a beard, wearing shorts, a T-shirt and no shoes. He was also said to be covered in mud....
Officials In Sharon Investigate Apparent Homicide
An investigation is underway after a dead body was found in Sharon. Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey and Police Chief Stephen Coffey said on Friday that a relative went to the home of 62-year-old Brad Larson where he found him with obvious injuries. First...
Two Women Charged With Pharmacy Thefts in Cohasset
Two women are facing charges in connection with theft of almost $4,000 worth of merchandise from CVS pharmacy in Cohasset. Cohasset Det. Lt. Michael Lopes, is in charge of the town's criminal investigation department. The women are possibly part of a larger...
Hanson Police Say Bear Will Have To Be Euthanized
Officials in Hanson say they will have to euthanize one of the bears seen roaming around town. Hanson Police say that on Wednesday night the bear, known as Pumpkin, got into a resident’s barn and killed a goat. They responded to the scene along with Massachusetts...
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Selected For Anti-Stigma Pilot
Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott speaks with WATD's Christine James about their selection as a pilot site for the Anti-Stigma Initiative.
Lowell Man Named Suspect In Death Of Whitman Woman Found At Logan Airport
An arrest warrant has been obtained for a Lowell man suspected of killing a Whitman woman whose body was located in a garage at Logan Airport. The Massachusetts State Police say 31-year-old Margaret Mbitu was reported missing by her family on Monday and was the...
Sullivan Discusses School Budget Deficit, COVID Numbers, New Cops
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan spoke with WATD's Dan McCready about the School Department Budget Deficit, rising COVID numbers, and the hiring of new police officers.
Meschino Gives Legislative Update
State Rep. Joan Meschino gives WATD's Christine James a Legislative Update.
Quincy Officials Say Suspect Identified After Threats To Two Schools
Officials in Quincy say they have identified the individual who made threats against two public schools. School Superintendent Kevin Mulvey says that on Wednesday and Thursday of last week bomb threats were called in against Quincy High School and Point Webster Middle...
Whitman, Hanson Trick-Or-Treaters Warned Of Bear Sighting
Trick-or-treaters in Whitman and Hanson were asked to be aware of another scary sight on Halloween, a bear. Whitman Police say that at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday they received a report of a black bear in the area of Commercial St. between Linden St. and Dyer Ave. An officer...
Halloween Origins And Local Tales With Peter Drummey
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, for the Massachusetts Historical Society speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about Halloween's origins and a local story.
Gerard Farm Thanksgiving Fare or Fowl Contest
WATD Contest Line: 781-837-4900
Anthony Sammarco Discusses Halloween Traditions In Boston
Author and historian Anthony Sammarco discussed his book "Halloween Traditions In Boston" during a recent visit to the Thomas Crane Library in Quincy. https://youtu.be/ADbqmaU3mtE?si=xM2_YEeZeOG3h_Ji
Ronny LeBlanc Discusses Bigfoot In Middleborough
Ronny LeBlanc of the Discovery Channel's "Expedition Bigfoot," discussed Bigfoot and other phenomena during a recent visit to the Middleborough Public Library. https://youtu.be/dFlv9gGaN8E?si=AH3OTNNCLQX7hPB_
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