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97.9 WHAV ♦ December 04, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Nonprofit WHAV Begins Annual Membership Drive
During December, nonprofit WHAV asks for your help.
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Back up your values and at the same time help ensure WHAV continues to provide consequential local news in the year ahead. Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service disseminates truth; holds people, government and organizations accountable; and helps nonprofits and civic organizations get the word about enriching, critical and—many times—lifesaving programs and services. WHAV is first with the most talked about local news.
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For values worth supporting, make a donation or monthly pledge now by clicking on “Membership” at WHAV.net. Checks may also be made out to WHAV and sent to:
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30 How St.
Haverhill, MA 01830
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During Tearful Exchange, Haverhill Woman Receives Late Dad’s Vietnam Medals
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(Additional photograph below.) A Haverhill woman was brought to tears last week when Congresswoman Lori Trahan hand-delivered long sought-after medals awarded to a Vietnam veteran who died last year. Julie Ambrose said her father Raymond Sanders of Columbus, Ohio, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. She said undertook a personal mission to collect her father’s honors. “He …
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Man Dies in Rollover Crash on Interstate 495 in Haverhill
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State Police confirm one person died as a result of a single-car crash and rollover Friday afternoon on Interstate 495 south in Haverhill. First responders were dispatched about 2:30 p.m. to a report of an accident with an occupant trapped inside in the median near the Broadway/Route 97 overpass. Haverhill Fire Department and Trinity EMS were first on scene. There …
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Podcast: Temple Emanu-El’s Rabbi Stevens Discusses Hanukkah, Which Begins Thursday
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The Jewish festival of lights, Hanukkah, begins Thursday. Rabbi Ashira Stevens, of Haverhill’s Temple Emanu-El in Haverhill, speaking on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, discussed the historical significance of the holiday. “When the Jews won against their enemies, back in those days, back in the days of the Maccabees, they then rededicated their temple. The word Hanukkah itself actually means …
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Sections: Haverhill, What's On?
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MassDOT Plans Public Meeting Thursday on Planned Route 114 Improvements
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Those interested in planned Route 114 highway improvements in North Andover and Lawrence have a chance to learn more when the Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosts what is described as an “open house-style” public meeting Thursday. The meeting focuses on the proposed Route 114 corridor improvement project between Waverly Road and Willow Street/Mill Road in North Andover and Lawrence. It …
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Whittier Tech to Discuss Building Project at Upcoming Meetings in Merrimac, Haverhill
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Information about the proposed $445 million replacement of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School will be presented during meetings this week in Merrimac and next week in Haverhill. As WHAV reported at the time, the Whittier School Building Committee voted last February to build a three-story, W-shaped building that would contain almost all vocational, specialty, support and community programs on …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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MeVa Plans ‘Stuff A Bus’ Toy and Clothes Drive Dec. 12
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Merrimack Valley Transit is collecting new, unwrapped gifts during its “Stuff A Bus” Toy and Clothes Drive. Santa Claus will also be present during the drive taking place Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 9-11 a.m., at Target, 67 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at North Andover Mall, 350 Winthrop St., North Andover; and 2-4 p.m., at Westgate Plaza, 400 …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill, Region
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Thursday Job Fair Offers Automotive Tech, Mail Delivery, Home Health, Other Posts
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Automotive technicians, mail carriers, home health aides and warehouse workers are among the jobs offered during this Thursday’s MakeIT Haverhill job fair. Employers taking part include Jaffarian Toyota, PrintPro Silkscreen Co., Community Action, Multicultural Home Care, U.S. Postal Service, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Vinfen, Opportunity Works, Home Instead and Amazon. The job fair takes place Thursday, Dec. 7, from …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Today’s Obituaries: Beloved Haverhill Teacher Jean (Andrewartha) Ray Dies at 70
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Jean (Andrewartha) Ray, 70, a cherished mother, devoted friend, esteemed educator and a pillar of the Haverhill community, passed away peacefully at her home in Bradford on Thursday, Nov. 30. Jean was born on Sept. 26, 1953 to the late Alfred J. Andrewartha and Alberta Andrewartha in Haverhill. Born and raised in Bradford, Jean was a proud graduate of Haverhill …
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Sections: Haverhill, Obituaries
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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. Guest: YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller.
- 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.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Tuesday’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.
- Haverhill City Council: Live. 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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