The South Shore's Morning News on 95.9

10/15/2024

Good morning! Welcome back to the work week if you had yesterday off- join us for the show today:

Author Alice Hoffman joins us to talk about her new book
Always a fun time when the South Shore Chamber of Commerce visits us
Old Colony History Museum checks in with us about "Liberty & Union Day"
Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue is our Paws N' Claws guest this week!

Interview times and show rundown through the link:

For those who had Monday off from work, welcome back to the work week with us and listen in at 7:41 as bestselling author Alice Hoffman joins us to talk about her new novel “When We Flew Away”. It’s a stunning novel about one of contemporary history's most acclaimed figures, exploring the litt...

10/14/2024

Thank you to Liz Strawn, Development Director of Susan G. Komen New England, for coming in to the studios on WATD 'Pink Day'.
We are so honored to spread important information for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Massachusetts More Than Pink Walk is coming up 10/26 - you can register or donate now - komen.org

10/14/2024

Meet Fritz from PAWS New England, our Pet of the Week. He is looking for a new home - find out how to adopt here:

The perfect way to describe Fritz's playful and lovable manner is equating him to a favorite cartoon pup, Scooby Doo! Yes, Fritz is just as goofy, snuggly, and lively as Scooby Doo, with his current Foster Mom Emma explaining that he loves walks, any kind of food and toy, and spending as much time a...

10/13/2024

It is Pink Day for Rob & Beth tomorrow morning as we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month with interviews from Susan G. Komen Foundation New England Chapter and Dr. Robyn Sachs, Director of the Breast Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth.

10/11/2024

We are loving all these listener photos of the Northern Lights last night. We are hearing reports they will be visible again tonight. Feel free to post yours below! Thank you Beth from Marshfield and Dan from Hanover for these pics

10/11/2024

Thank you to our local farmers for all of the great seasonal fall food!

10/11/2024

On this week's "South Shore Spooks" we visited the Historic Winslow House in Marshfield.
Listen & learn about one of the oldest homes in Massachusetts... if you dare!

Volume 2 of "South Shore Spooks", an October feature of The South Shore's Morning News on 95.9 WATD Many people report seeing "figures" in the windows as they drive down Careswell street in Marshfield, passing by The Historic Winslow House. Being that the house is one of the oldest in the state of M...

10/11/2024

We can't get enough of these pictures! Post yours if you have any of the Northern Lights last night

10/09/2024

Good morning from Rob & Beth!
We're giving away tickets to this Saturday's show at South Shore YMCA Emilson - Hanover MA Laura's Center for the Arts to see Scenes - A Billy Joel Experience. Listen around 8:40am to win!

10/08/2024

Election 2024 coverage continues this morning with discussing ballot question 1. What do you think? 'Like' for Yes, 'Love' for No.

10/07/2024

It would be a great day to hang out at home with your cats, Kitty & ChaCha. Meet them here & also learn how you can adopt them from Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts

We couldn't resist featuring these two kitty friends on our Pet(s) of the Week! Say hello to Kitty & ChaCha, currently residing with our friends at the Scituate Animal Shelter! These cats do need to be adopted together! Kitty and ChaCha are two easy cats to like. They are gentle and kind, ChaCha has...

10/04/2024

1st Weekend of October, what are your plans? Apple picking? Pumpkin patch? Scary movie marathon? Let us know below 👇

10/04/2024

Great talk with Marshfield local Michael J Foy Author this morning. You can now preorder his new book, “Private Eyes & UFO Lies: A Sequel to Roswell Meets Noir”.

10/02/2024

Thank you to Vicky Lynch from Friends of the Marshfield, MA Animal Shelter, Inc. for stopping by the show today & spreading the word on their fun comedy event happening this weekend. Tickets are going fast so get yours now!

10/02/2024

Atlantic Symphony Orchestra's opening night is this Saturday, October 5th so Music Director & Conductor, Jin Kim, stopped by the studios to give away tickets for the start of the 2024-2025 season! Tickets are still available for purchase.

10/02/2024

Halfway through the week… Rob & Beth are excited to talk to Amy Naples, Executive Director of Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce at 7:40am

*GIVEAWAY ALERT* Listen at 8:40am to hear Atlantic Symphony Orchestra music director/conductor Jin Kim talk about the upcoming season and give away tickets to opening night this Saturday in Braintree!

9:10am - Vicky Lynch joins us from Friends of the Marshfield, MA Animal Shelter, Inc.

10/02/2024

We’re so excited to speak with Atlantic Symphony Orchestra music director & conductor Jin Kim at 8:40am today!

*Giveaway alert* - we are giving away tickets to opening night this Saturday at Thayer’s Center for the Arts in Braintree

Jin Kim is serving his 26th season as Music Director and Conductor of Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. Under Kim’s leadership, A*O has become a professional orchestra of note; a premier regional orchestra recognized for artistic excellence. Audiences give Kim high marks and routinely name him as a per...

10/01/2024

Happy 1st Day of October! Rob & Beth want to know... what do you love about October?
Rob loves Halloween, Beth loves fall foliage- Let us know!

10/01/2024

We're so grateful to have Jennifer Vitelli, Executive Director of Scituate-based Look. Foundation, and Julie Williams, VP of South Shore Chamber of Commerce, in studio to spread awareness on the PANS & PANDAS medical condition.

Their inaugural walk event is THIS Saturday, October 5th at the Boston Common. More info at lookfoundation.org or text LOOKWALK to 53-555

10/01/2024

Did you know October is National Dental Hygiene Month? Dr. Sean O'Brien of Wiemeyer Dentistry gave us the best tips to keep our chompers clean & ready for the upcoming holiday seasons 🎃🎄

10/01/2024

Showing off our pearly whites- we’re kicking off National Dental Hygiene Month today with Dr. Sean O’Brien of Wiemeyer Dentistry at 7:40am

Also on the show this morning -

8:10am: ACTSmart I.T. In Wareham presents Tech Talk with David Snell: Kaspersky’s abrupt exit from the US Market

8:40am: Peter Forman, President & CEO of South Shore Chamber of Commerce

9:22am: Paws n’ Claws with Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts

Listen live: https://player.amperwave.net/2231

09/30/2024

Rob is having a blast on a beautiful day helping out for a good cause for Massasoit Community College and the Massasoit Foundation. Also special shout out to Thorny Lea Golf Club for hosting!

09/30/2024

Election 2024 coverage starts today with Rob & Beth talking to Mitch Gaynor of One Fair Wage at 8:10am. He is telling us why to vote YES on 5

AND at 9:10am Phillip Tringale from Mamma Mia's Restaurants talks about voting NO on 5

What do you think of Question 5? Tell us below - 'Like' for yes & 'Love' for No

09/27/2024

Happy Friday from Rob & Beth! Coming up on the show today:

7:40AM: Dr. Eric Rightmire from Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates, Inc.

8:10AM: Julie Costa, owner of Miss Louise Prom Closet and Special Occasions Rental in Bridgewater

8:40AM: lead singer & founder of The Little Mermen and final ticket giveaway to their South Shore YMCA Emilson - Hanover MA show tomorrow!

9:10AM: Feel Good Friday with Mark Stiles from Stiles Law in Marshfield

9:30AM: Sports Insider with Quinn Kelly

After 9:45AM, win tickets to tonight’s show at Soundcheck Studios Pembroke - Professor Caffeine & The Insecurities with Slim & The Heavy Set and Tequila Mockingbird

Listen live: https://959watd.com/radio-contest-pet-of-the-week-musicians/listen-live-to-watd/

09/24/2024

We love a good Harvest Fair/Fest and the team at Soule Homestead Education Center are celebrating the season this weekend!

Count down to Harvest Fair @ Soule Homestead - Sept 28th, 2024 begins today!! Here is a list of our events. Check the website for more details and times. Presale tickets help you save some money and jump to the front of the line.