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Fishing Event For Disabled Veterans Returns On Wednesday
A special fishing trip for disabled veterans will be taking place Wednesday morning in Quincy, and WATD's Dan McCready speaks with organizer Mike Cheney about the event. Photo Credit: Harvey's Saltwater Fishing Club.
Rexhame Beach Cleanup
The Rexhame Beach Cleanup is Tuesday, July 19 from 7 - 8 a.m. Parking is free for volunteers from 7 - 8 am. All cleanup supplies are provided. Scan QR Code to register.
Brockton Seeking Purple Heart Recipients
The City of Brockton is looking for Purple Heart recipients for an upcoming luncheon. Mayor Robert Sullivan explains. The Purple Heart Luncheon will be held on Monday, August 8 at the City's War Memorial building. If you are a Purple Heart recipient or know of...
Three-Day Levitate Music Festival Expected to Draw More than 15,000 People to Marshfield Daily
Levitate Music Festival, a three-day celebration of music, and art returns to the Marshfield Fairgrounds Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Town Administrator Michael Maresco spoke with WATD about preparations for the event. “On the security plan, traffic plan, since...
TIC Players Broadcast Hitchcock Play
The TIC Radio and Podcast Players recently broadcast their production of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Shadow of a Doubt.” John Shea a producer with the Talking Information Center says the program was received very positively by their listeners. Shea also says they hope...
First Friday Fish Fry in Scituate
Kick off the weekend with the First Friday Fish Fry at The The Harbor United Methodist Church in Scituate. Fresh Scituate Fish provided by Mullaney's Harborside Fish Market, F/V Miss Emily and South Shore Seafood Development. Great music by WSU Bluegrass Band....
The Middleboro Carnival 2022 Takes Place June 30th to July 4th
Middleboro Carnival 2022 will take place June 30th - July 4th at Pierce Park. Sponsored by the Middleboro Parks & Rec. Department. The fireworks have been moved to Friday night due to the weather forecast.
South Shore Farmers Markets in Full Swing
There are multiple farmer's markets around the South Shore this summer. Get your fresh produce and goodies from your fellow South Shore residents and help support local businesses. Photo Credit: Senator Patrick O'Connor
An Evening of World-Class Music and Curated Wine at World’s End
Photo Credit: Kaja Fickes An evening of world-class music and curated wine comes to World’s End. The Trustees partners with South Shore Conservatory and Barrel and Vine for an extraordinary summer concert at the top of World’s End. HINGHAM, MA – June 26, 2022 – The...
Whitman Day Taking Place On Saturday
Dawn Byers, Chair of the Whitman Cultural Council, speaks with Christine James about Whitman Day. Photo Credit: Whitman Cultural Council.
Scituate 7th and 8th Graders to Play “Wig Out” Fundraiser to Benefit Cancer Research
The Scituate Middle School Jazz Band will be playing in a “Wig Out” fundraiser tonight to benefit cancer research. WATD’s Lenny Rowe files this report. Seventh and eighth graders in the Gates Middle School Jazz Band say “Fat Burger” by George Vincent is one of...
Moonlight on the Marsh to Support Ferry Hill Center in Marshfield
A fun & funky fundraiser at Ferry Hill in August! Support this historic property and enjoy a night out ~ August 13th! $50/person.
Rockland Farmers Market Returns “Bigger and Better”
Jeanne Blaney, the Recreation Director in Rockland, and Alyson Le Phipps, the Market Manager for the Rockland Farmers Market, joined WATD’s Christine James to discuss events that are planned through the fall. The markets take place every other weekend, and include...
June 9 Veterans’ Food Drive Thru
An early morning rain storm on Thursday didn't stop the crew from Veterans' Voice as they distributed roughly 4,500 pounds of food in front of the WATD Studios in Marshfield. https://youtu.be/HqHubWoIvOw Photo & Video By: Dan McCready
6.9.22: Veteran’s Voice Network Food Drive-Thru at WATD
Join us at the WATD Studios on every second Thursday of the month for a free food drive-thru, courtesy of The Veteran's Voice Network. Veterans, their families and the general public are welcome. No registration required.