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97.9 WHAV ♦ December 18, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Complete local news below.
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Help WHAV Continue the ‘Heavy Lifting’ in 2024
During this end of year appeal, nonprofit WHAV asks for your help in paying for local news in 2024.
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Every day, WHAV does the heavy lifting, reporting timely and consequential stories that make a real difference in the lives of residents. Members and underwriters of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service help make local news available because they realize an informed public makes for better neighbors, employees, volunteers, customers, leaders and voters.
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Haverhill, MA 01830
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Rain, Winds Bring Flooded and Closed Streets, Power Outages; Haverhill Schools Open
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Heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour have dropped trees, caused flooding, closed streets and knocked out power, including at two Haverhill schools, but schools remain open. Haverhill Police Department said this morning it is responding to downed utility service wires, flooded roadways and resulting road closings. The department reported a detour near 920 East …
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‘Millionaire’s Tax’ Money Brings Extra Road and Sidewalk Money to Haverhill, Other Communities
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Haverhill and area communities are receiving big boosts in state aid for roadway and transportation projects with additional money coming from last year’s voter-approved “Fair Share” amendment, commonly known as the “millionaire’s tax.” Haverhill, which already receives about $1.5 million from the state in road aid—known as “Chapter 90”—is set to receive another $769,765 from the $100 million statewide allocation. …
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Sections: Haverhill, State House News
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Podcast: Coach ‘Spike’ Sprague Prepares to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of HHS Hockey Team
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This season represents a milestone for the Haverhill High School hockey team. It was 50 years ago that the first Haverhill High Varsity team hit the ice. For those oldest enough to remember, Gerald Ford was sworn in as vice president in December, the film “The Exorcist” made its debut and Richard “Spike” Sprague scored the first goal for the …
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Sections: Haverhill, Sports, What's On?
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Lawrence Receives $200,000 From Federal Safe Streets and Roads for All Program
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Lawrence was among 11 communities Friday awarded additional federal road money from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program. Money comes from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and is targeted to planning and infrastructure initiatives to improve road safety. Lawrence received $200,000. State Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “MassDOT will continue to partner with communities throughout the Commonwealth support …
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Greater Lawrence Tech Honors Lamontagne Who Retires From Board After 38 Years
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Greater Lawrence Technical School last week recognized School Committee Chairman Leo Lamontagne for 38 years of service during a special ceremony before the board’s regular meeting. Lamontagne is retiring from the board effective in January. He took his oath of office in January of 1986 and continued to serve on the School Committee ever since, attending not just hundreds of …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Haverhill Schools Present Free Winter Concerts Monday and Tuesday
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Two more free holiday concerts by Haverhill schools take place tonight and tomorrow night. Students from the Dr. Paul C. Nettle, John Greenleaf Whittier and Pentucket Lake Schools present a winter concert tonight, Dec. 18, at the Haverhill High School auditorium, 137 Monument St., Haverhill. Tomorrow night, students of the Dr. Albert B. Consentino School present their winter concert, beginning …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Gudinas joins AgeSpan as Chief Development Officer
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Maria Gudinas recently joined AgeSpan as chief development officer. In her new role, Gudinas will develop, implement and expand the Lawrence-based agency’s fundraising program with a focus on establishing a culture of philanthropy within the organization. Gudinas, of Atkinson, N.H., has more than 25 years’ experience in fundraising. She most recently worked as director of development for the University of …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Region
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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: Former Sheriff and Anna Jaques Hospital Director Frank Cousins.
- 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: Cynthia Graham of the Haverhill Firefighting Museum and Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Executive Director William Kelly.
- 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: When in session, live. 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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