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97.9 WHAV ♦ November 07, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Of Course There’s News Today
As a public service, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, remains on the job 24/7, delivering timely and consistent coverage of the topics that matter most to you.
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WHAV offers more local news, more news that matters and more often.
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Haverhill Voters to Decide New Mayor, Mostly Ward-Based City Council and School Committee
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Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright is encouraging residents who haven’t already voted to take part in today’s general election—which will bring in a new mayor in January and the city’s first ward councilors and school committee members. Wright says about 2,800 Haverhill residents took part in early voting and vote-by-mail as of Monday. She notes 519 people took part …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Haverhill’s Arndt Takes on Regional Arts and Culture Post
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Haverhill’s Jenny Arndt—well-known in Haverhill’s creative and education circles—was recently hired as the new Merrimack Valley Arts and Culture Specialist. The one-year pilot position was created through a collaboration between Creative County at Essex County Community Foundation and the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission. “Culture, however you define it, is the beating heart of a community. And the arts are one …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Governor Swears in Methuen’s Karen Frias to Advisory Committee on Women Veterans
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A Methuen woman was named Monday to the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Women Veterans. Karen Frias was sworn in by Gov. Maura Healey with Executive Office of Veterans Services Secretary Jon Santiago at the Grand Staircase of the Massachusetts State House. Others sworn in come from across the Commonwealth. Last May, Healey signed an executive order, reestablishing the 31-member Governor’s Advisory Council …
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Free Mental Health Essentials for Parents and Caregivers Nov. 15 Online
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Haverhill Public Schools is presenting a free, online class on supporting yourself and your family when loved ones need mental health help. During “Mental Health Essentials for Parents and Caregivers,” strategies will be outlined for how and where to get professional help and much more. It is presented in concert with the Mental Health Collaborative and is the second part …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Education, Haverhill
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Jarvi Productions Releases Plaistow Fire Dept. Calendar to Support Jr. Firefighters Program
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The Plaistow Fire Department has a new tool in its arsenal to support its nearly one-year-old Plaistow Junior Firefighters Program. Mike Jarvis of Haverhill’s Jarvi Productions has produced the 2024 Plaistow Fire Department Calendar to raise money for the program. Plaistow Fire Lt. Derek Travers told WHAV about the Junior Firefighters and the larger goal. “They’re a group of young …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, Region
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Support Local Democracy as a Part-Time Local News Night Reporter/Board Operator
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97.9 WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, is offering a rare opportunity to join a respected and growing regional news operation—on-air, online and everywhere. Requirements Successful applicants must demonstrate natural curiosity, objectivity, dependability, willingness to learn and commitment to accuracy. The position offer great growth potential and requires a degree in journalism or related …
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Today’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Sen. Barry R. Finegold and Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta.
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
- Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
- Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
- Election Central: Live local election coverage with anchor Marc Lemay, 8 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Wednesday’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Haverhill Public-Private Partnership Director Allison Heartquist and Pentucket Regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew.
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
- Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
- Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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