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The Morning Show: Fri., June 9, 2023
Welcome to Friday! We have a few traditions on Friday. First it's “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic at 7:11. Steven picks out some great classical tunes and you have to be the first to guess the song. Don't be shy! You could win a...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Carl the Yorkie!
Say hello to Carl! Carl is a 3-year-old male Yorkie who weighs around 11 lbs. Carl is with our friends at Yorkies Inc. and they are still getting to know him. Carl has been surrendered to the rescue due to medical issues within the family. They have been told by his...
Rockland Open Air Markets Get Ready For Summer
Alyson Le Phipps, Market Manager for the Rockland Markets, tells WATD's Christine James about food, fun, music, entertainment and more are on the menu.
Suspect Arrested after 61-year-old Abington Man Stabbed Multiple Times
A 61-year-old man was stabbed several times in Abington. Police say a suspect was arrested and is facing multiple charges. Police say around 5 p.m. on Friday, a 9-1-1 caller reported the stabbing near Rosie’s Liquors and Deli at 751 Bedford Street. Officers responded...
Plymouth’s Dick Quintal Returns to Select Board, and Sets Goals for New Term
In Plymouth, Dick Quintal chairs the Select Board. He received the most votes out of six candidates for Select Board in the town election last month, and easily held on to his seat. Quintal talks about the goals he hopes to achieve this term. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has...
Three Good Samaritans Credited With Intervening During Attempted Kidnapping In Plymouth
A Plymouth man is facing kidnapping charges after allegedly attacked his estranged wife. Plymouth Police say that at around 9 a.m. Friday, a 39-year-old man, wearing a mask and possessing handcuffs, violated a restraining order by showing up at her residence. WATD's...
Whitman Woman Pleads Guilty To Killing Of Daughter
A Whitman woman, Shaniqua Leonard, indicted for killing her two-and-a-half year old daughter, Lyric Farrell, changed her plea to guilty in Plymouth Superior Court on Wednesday. WATD’s Charles Mathewson was in the courtroom and files this report.
Whitman-Hanson Senior Awarded Maura Murray Scholarship
A senior at Whitman-Hanson High School was honored with the inaugural Maura Murray Scholarship. The scholarship is presented to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic, and athletic achievement. Murray has been missing since 2004, after her car crashed on...
WATD Father’s Day Contest
Father’s Day is almost here, and WATD is readyto help you make your dad smile! Listen to 95.9 WATD the week of June 12th - 16th forName That Actor Dad! When you hear a clip of a famous actor dad, call the studio line and tell us who’s voice you’re...
Compass Medical Closes
Compass Medical has closed all six locations. The abrupt move by the Quincy based chain of medical clinics and urgent care clinics took place on Wednesday. Attempts to contact Compass Medical by WATD were unsuccessful. A local listener called into the South Shore's...
Whitman-Hanson Warns About Data Breach
The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District is warning past and present employees about a data breach. District officials say they were subject to “an insolated ransomware attack” that occurred in July of last year. As a result a third party was able to gain...
Rob Gilman Discusses Hurricane Season
WATD Chief Meteorologist Rob Gilman speaks with Christine James about the start of Hurricane Season.
Sullivan Discusses South St. Fire, Compass Medical Closure, LGBTQIA Flag Raising
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about an early morning fire on South St., the closure of Compass Medical, and the raising of the LGBTQIA+ Progress Flag.
Duxbury All Girls Scouts BSA Troop Visits WATD
Duxbury Troop 1792 joined the South Shore's Morning News to discuss the experience as an all girls Troop in Scouts BSA.
Legislation Could Change Makeup Of NDCAP
State Rep. Mathew Muratore speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about a bill that would make some significant changes to the Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel.
Pedestrian Struck By Train In Whitman
An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck by a commuter rail train in Whitman. MBTA Transit Police say that at around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday a female, between 16 to 19 years old, intentionally entered the right of way approximately 1,000 yards south of...
Police Find Owner Of Marine Corps Ring
An update to a story we reported regarding a Marine Corps ring. Whitman Police say the ring was found on Monday in the Town Park during the Memorial Day Parade. Police now say that Lt. Dan Connolly reached out to a local recruiter who was able to identify a local...
The Morning Show: Mon., May 29, 2023
Today is Memorial Day. A day we remember those heroes who courageously gave their lives. Today at 6:41 Rob talks with travel expert/writer, Eileen Ogintz, about taking the family on a cruise in Alaska. https://takingthekids.com It’s time for “More Comfort Mondays”...
The Morning Show: Tue., May 30, 2023
Welcome to Tuesday. This morning at 7:11 Rob talks with Kevin Kelly, author and founding executive of Wired Magazine, who joins us to talk about his new book, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I’d Know Earlier. https://kk.org Every Tuesday we talk with the...
The Morning Show: Wed., May 31, 2023
It's Wednesday - let's chat with our friends. Amy Naples, Executive Director from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in with Rob at 7:41 this morning. www.plymouthchamber.com At 8:41 Rob talks with Becky Baines, Editorial Director at National Geographic...
The Morning Show: Thurs., June 1, 2023
Thursday steps off on the right foot with our 6:56 Walk of the Week with John Galluzzo! It’s time for our weekly conversation with Lea Filson, CEO of “See Plymouth”, the official tourism site for the Town and County of Plymouth, at 7:11. www.seeplymouth.com Tim...
Marine Corps Ring Found In Whitman
Whitman Police are trying to find the owner of a Marine Corps ring. Police say the ring was found on Monday during the Memorial Day Parade in the Town Park. Anyone with information is being asked to call Whitman Police at 781-447-1212.
Overturned Boat Near Black Rock Beach in Cohasset Causes Concern
Police were called to the scene after a boat overturned off of Black Rock Beach. Cohasset Police say that the 25 foot boat overturned at about 1:10 PM Monday, and that it was unknown if anyone was in the water at the time. No injuries were reported. The boat had about...
The Morning Show: Fri., June 2, 2023
It's Friday! Let's think about the weekend. At 8:11 Rob talks with Bill Selvitelle about the 7th year of FREE beach yoga on Green Harbor Beach. This is open to all ages and all abilities and is always FREE. Bill just asks you please bring some non-perishable food...
Marshfield Honors Fallen Heroes During Memorial Day Ceremonies
In Marshfield, the Memorial Day parade included a trolley for veterans, local officials, and the high school band. Hundreds of people lined the Veterans Memorial Park for the annual observance. Army veteran James Curran, who was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq from 2003...
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