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FULL EPISODE: Rox Talk (June 19, 2023)
On this week's episode of Rox Talk, host Quinn Kelly and Brockton Rox Director of Broadcasting Brett Chaves look at where things stand with the team through the first third of the season. As summer officially begins, the two discuss who's poised to breakout in the...
South Shore Bear Spotted In Cohasset
The South Shore Bear’s summertime journey continues. Cohasset Police stopped traffic in some areas Monday as their "furry friend" made his way through Border St., South Main St., 100 Pond St., Clay Spring, Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Stop and Shop, Chittenden Lane,...
The Morning Show: Mon., June 19, 2023
Welcome to Monday. Rob Hakala is on vacation all week. Listen as Larry Nelson sits in the head chair all week. At 7:45 Diane Jordan joins us for More Comfort Mondays, helping to bring more comfort to your body, mind and soul. Diane is the owner of Natural Body Works...
The Morning Show: Tues., June 20, 2023
It's Tuesday, it's time to check in with David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. David joins us for his weekly tech talk segment at 8:11 and brings us the latest technology news and trends. Missed his chat? You can always catch up on his website...
The Morning Show: Wed., June 21, 2023
Welcome to Wednesday. Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in today at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com Larry talks with Mike Pevzner this morning at 8:41 about a few shows coming up - one in Plymouth at the New World Tavern...
The Morning Show: Thurs., June 22, 2023
It’s time to check in with Lea Filson, the President/CEO of See Plymouth today at 7:11. Every week we talk about what fun events and activities are happening in our backyard. www.seeplymouth.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, stops by for...
Hundreds Gather for Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration in Hingham
Hundreds of people gathered at the Hingham Bathing Beach to celebrate Juneteenth, which was organized by the Hingham Unity Council. The event included music, speeches, face paint for children, food trucks, and much more. Chair, Katie Sutton, says this holiday is key...
Rally Held in Plymouth to Protest Potential Dumping of Radioactive Water into Cape Cod Bay
About 50 people gathered on Plymouth Town Wharf Friday afternoon to protest the potential discharge of radioactive water from the former Pilgrim nuclear power plant into Cape Cod Bay. Newly elected member of the Plymouth Select Board, Kevin Canty, spoke. So did...
The History Behind Juneteenth
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the historical origins of Juneteenth.
The Morning Show: Fri., June 23, 2023
Welcome to Friday! We'll check in with Mark Stiles this morning at 9:11 for our Feel Good Friday segment to help us get the weekend started right. To learn more about Mark and his group visit https://stiles-law.com/ and visit his Facebook page for lots of great...
The Morning Show: Mon., June 12, 2023
Happy Monday! Let's connect our body, mind and soul during More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan at 7:45. Connect with Diane at Natural Body Works in Kingston. https://naturalbodyworkskingston.com/ Tune in at 8:41 for our weekly Rox Talk segment to catch up on the...
The Morning Show: Tues., June 13, 2023
Welcome to Tuesday. Each Tuesday at 8:11 David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us for his tech talk segment. David brings us the latest news and technology trends in this segment. If you miss his chat with Rob you can catch up on his website:...
The Morning Show: Wed., June 14, 2023
Welcome to Wednesday! This morning we check in with Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com At 8:41 Rob talks with astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance about her new book, StarStruck – A Memoir of...
The Morning Show: Thurs., June 15, 2023
Happy Thursday! Let's take our Walk of the Week with John Galluzzo! Hear John's walk at 6:56 and check out the recordings here! Lea Filson, the President & CEO of See Plymouth, joins us with her weekly preview of what’s going on in and around Plymouth County today...
The Morning Show: Fri., June 16, 2023
Welcome to Friday. Ice is everywhere: in gas stations, in restaurants, in hospitals, and in our homes. Ice on-demand has so revolutionized modern life that it’s easy to forget that it wasn’t always this way. Rob talks with Journalist and Historian Amy Brady at 8:41...
Giddyup partner! Cowboy the cat needs a new home!
Meet Cowboy! Cowboy is an actor who tries to convince each new audience that he's a fierce panther. He doesn't fool us! Our friends at Standish Humane Society tell us as soon as you start petting Cowboy, he turns into a mush and shows you how much he loves affection....
Hospital Arraignment For Man Charged In 2022 Brockton Killing
A not guilty plea has been entered by a man charged with fatally shooting a 26 year-old Brockton man in 2022. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that 24-year-old David K. Lynch was arraigned from his hospital bed on Friday at Boston Medical Center on...
Pre-Juneteenth Event In Bridgewater Cancelled
Bridgewater's Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration has been cancelled. Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights made the announcement on their Facebook page saying the cancellation was due to weather. The event was scheduled to start at 3 p.m. Saturday
Duxbury Police Officer Accused Of Falsifying Report, Witness Intimidation
A Duxbury police officer has been indicted. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that 51-year-old Steven J. Amado of Plymouth, allegedly falsified a police report and intimidated a witness during an investigation. Amado was indicted by a Plymouth County...
Sullivan Discusses Death At Brockton Hospital Site, Playgrounds, Juneteenth
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan spoke with WATD's Dan McCready about the tragic death of a construction worker at the Brockton Hospital Construction Site, the groundbreaking for a new playground, Juneteenth observances in the city.
Plymouth Accepts Green Communities Designation Grant
In Plymouth, the town’s designation as a Green Community, achieved in December of 2022, has allowed the town to receive a $270,000 grant to be used for energy reduction projects. At their meeting on the 13th, the Select Board accepted the grant. WATD's Bobbi Clark has...
Braintree Police Locate Stolen Vehicle in Funeral Procession, Five People Arrested after Foot Pursuits and Searches
Five people were arrested after a stolen vehicle was found in Braintree and attempted to flee from police in the Blue Hills Cemetery. On Thursday around 1 p.m., Braintree Police say officers noticed a stolen motor vehicle that was wanted after a carjacking in another...
Nathan Carman, Accused of Murdering His Mother, Found Dead
Federal authorities say the man charged with killing his mother at sea during a 2016 fishing trip off the coast of New England has died. Prosecutors say 29-year-old Nathan Carman plotted to inherit millions of dollars. He was scheduled to face trial in October. The...
Rockin’ at Rexhame – Three, Free Family Friendly Concerts
Marshfield, MA - Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter is pleased to announce three FREE concerts at the Rexhame Beach parking lot featuring the classic rock music of Marshfield’s own Leon Street Rockers. These family friendly concerts will take place on Saturday,...
Hull Holds Additional Night Of Voting On Tuesday
A final round of voting was held Tuesday night for Hull’s Annual Town Election. In the race for a three year term on the Select Board, Jason McCann and Jerry Taverna each secured a seat with unofficial results showing McCann winning 1,414 votes and Taverna getting 978...
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