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Hanover Football Joins the Sports Exchange
by Quinn Kelly | Sep 5, 2023 | News, Sports News
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE After coming up just a few plays short of Gillette last season, the Hanover Hawks are headed into the 2023 season with confidence. Ben Scalzi is back under center, and a cast of fellow returners are primed for...
East Bridgewater Football Joins the Sports Exchange
by Quinn Kelly | Sep 5, 2023 | News, Sports News
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE In a year where the South Shore League seems to be as wide open as ever, the East Bridgewater Vikings seem to be in the perfect position to enter the league title conversation. The Vikings have talent returning at...
Marshfield Football Joins the Sports Exchange
by Quinn Kelly | Sep 5, 2023 | News, Sports News
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE Since making the move to the Patriot League, the Marshfield Rams football team has been as good as advertised. A 21-8 mark over the past three years and an appearance in the 2021 state semifinals highlight the Ram's...
Upcoming Event Seeks To Raise Awareness About Brain Aneurysms
by Christine James | Sep 5, 2023 | News, South Shore Events
Plymouth Town Moderator and Brain Aneurysm survivor Steven Triffletti and Christine Buckley, Executive Director of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, speak with WATD’s Christine James about an upcoming event.
SAG-AFTRA Holds Labor Day Rally In Boston
by Dan McCready | Sep 5, 2023 | News
Members of the SAG-AFTRA union rallied in Boston on Labor Day. SAG-AFTRA New England President Andrea Lyman says a big issue of concern is how A.I., or Artificial Intelligence will be used in film production. Actors Daniel Washington said A.I. can’t replace the...
Early Morning Crash In Pembroke Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
by Dan McCready | Sep 5, 2023 | News
One person has died and two others were injured following an early morning crash in Pembroke. Massachusetts State Police say that at 3:47 a.m. Tuesday Troopers responded to a single-car crash on Route 3 south, near Route 139. One of the vehicle’s occupants was...
Charlie Tufts CF Softball Tournament Hopes To Strike Out Cystic Fibrosis
by Christine James | Sep 4, 2023 | News, South Shore Events
Tournament organizer Peter Tufts speaks with WATD's Christine James about the upcoming Charlie Tufts CF Softball Tournament.
AFL-CIO Leader Says Support For Labor Movement Grows As Entertainment Unions Remain On Strike
by Dan McCready | Sep 4, 2023 | News
Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Steven Tolman speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about new polls which show growing support for unions, the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strikes, and concerns regarding AI.
Local SAG-AFTRA President Discusses Ongoing Strike, Labor Day Rally
by Dan McCready | Sep 4, 2023 | News
Andrea Lyman, President of SAG-AFTRA New England, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the ongoing strike and their Labor Day Breakfast and Rally.
The Morning Show: Mon., Sept. 4., 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 4, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to the Labor Day edition of The South Shore's Morning News. This morning at 7:45 we will chat with Diane Jordan, owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston, for the latest edition of More Comfort Mondays. At 8:11 Rob talks with Chris Lees from NBC Sports. We’ll...
The Morning Show: Tues., Sept. 5, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 4, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Stephen Halko-Sheehan and Robert Kjellman from the Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off join us in studio at 7:11 to preview this year’s cook-off scheduled for Saturday, September 9th from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. www.mcrco.org Dr. Andy Wiemeyer...
The Morning Show: Wed., Sept. 6, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 4, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
At 7:41 Amy Naples, Executive Director from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in to tell us about the latest business moves and fun events happening in and around Plymouth. www.plymouthchamber.com At 8:11 Rob talks with couple David and Susan Schwartz...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Sept. 7, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 4, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Thursday, and it's time to chat with our friends. Let's also be sure we get our morning walk in at 6:56 when John Galluzzo takes us on our South Shore Walk of the Week! At 7:11 this morning we check in with Lea Filson, President & CEO of See Plymouth: The...
The Morning Show: Fri., Sept. 8, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 4, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Happy Friday! We did it. It's time to celebrate at 7:11 with “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. Steven picks out some great tunes and you have to be the first to guess the song. www.plymouthphil.org And it's not a Friday without...
The Morning Show: Mon., Aug. 28, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 4, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Hello Monday! It's time to start the week and let's begin with a conversation with Diane Jordan and More Comfort Mondays at 7:45. Diane is the owner Natural Body Works in Kingston and her mission is to bring comfort to your body, mind and soul. 8:11 - Rob talks with...
The Morning Show: Tues., Aug. 29, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 3, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
At 8:10 David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us for his weekly tech talk segment. actsmartit.com Every Tuesday at 8:41 we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. Joining us is the President and CEO, Peter Forman, with the latest Chamber...
The Morning Show: Wed., Aug. 30, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 3, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Let's check in with Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com Rob talks with Chloe Elise, CEO and founder of Deeper Than Money, a global financial literacy company dedicated to empowering and educating...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Aug. 31, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 3, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Thursday, you're here...and it's time to chat with our friends. At 7:11 we check in with Lea Filson, President and CEO of See Plymouth: The Official Tourism Site of the Town and County of Plymouth. We discuss what fun and interesting events are going on in our area....
The Morning Show: Fri., Sept. 1, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 3, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Today, “The South Shore’s Morning News” is on the road! We’ll be broadcasting from the Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth from 6:00 to 10:00 as the museum celebrates its’ 199th birthday. FREE admission for all when the museum opens at 9:30 a.m. www.pilgrimhall.org...
The Morning Show: Mon., Aug. 21, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 3, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Monday! We're so glad you're here! Today we check in with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston for More Comfort Mondays at 7:45. And at 9:22 we introduce you to our Pet of the Week, sponsored by Family Pet and Garden Center of Pembroke! Each Monday at...
The Morning Show: Tues., Aug. 22, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 3, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Happy Tuesday. It's time for Tech Talk Tuesday at 8:11 when we check in with David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Every week at this time David brings us the latest news and trends from the world of technology, and he helps to keep us safe online. Missed a...
The Morning Show: Wed., Aug 23, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 3, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Wednesday! And welcome to our guest Amy Naples at 7:41 this morning. Amy is the Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce and every Wednesday she joins us on the morning show to talk about events and updates from the Plymouth area.
The Morning Show: Thurs., Aug. 24, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 3, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Thursday, and it's time to chat with our friends. Let's kick off the day at 7:11 with our check in with Lea Filson, President and CEO of See Plymouth: The Official Tourism Site of the Town and County of Plymouth. We discuss what fun and interesting events are...
The Morning Show: Fri., Aug. 25, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 3, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Hello and happy Friday! How are you feeling? Mark Stiles is feeling good today since it's time for Feel Good Friday, sponsored by Stiles Law! Be sure to tune in at 9:10 to find out what Mark's feeling good about.
Say hello to our pet of the week, Rosie!
by Lisa Azizian | Sep 3, 2023 | Pet of the Week
***UPDATE Rosie has been adopted! Meet Rosie, a very friendly and active puppy. Rosie is 7 months old and weighs 8lbs. Our friends at Yorkies Inc. tell us she is an adorable terrier mix with a scruffy and wiry coat. While they are not positive about her mix they do...
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