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97.9 WHAV ♦ January 02, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Seeks to Dismiss Wood’s Federal Lawsuit, Saying Former Elected Official Outed Himself
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The City of Haverhill last Friday asked a federal court to dismiss a suit brought by former Patrolman and School Committee member Scott W. Wood Jr., saying Wood himself caused the release of the background checks that, he says, cost him two police jobs, and the truth would have been revealed regardless. The motion to dismiss was filed on behalf …
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Haverhill Mayor Barrett to Take Oath of Office Today; New Mostly Ward-Based Officials to Take Their Seats
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For the first time in 20 years, Haverhill is swearing in someone new as mayor and, because of a voter-approved change to mostly ward-based representation, new traditions are also being formed. Melinda E. Barrett is to be sworn today in by Congresswoman Lori Trahan as the 10th different mayor elected under the city’s 1967-era charter. Barrett becomes Haverhill’s first female …
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Groveland Council on Aging Plans Encore Casino Trip
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The Groveland Council on Aging plans a mid-January trip to Encore Casino in Everett A van leaves Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 9 a.m. The cost is $15 per person and participants are responsible for their own lunch expense. Advance registration is required by emailing Assistant Director Nisha Burke at [email protected]. Residents may also sign-up for a new Council on Aging …
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UMass Lowell Poll Shows N.H. Republicans Prefer Trump and Support Right to Abortion
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With the New Hampshire presidential primary coming up this month, UMass Lowell’s Center for Public Opinion and YouGov poll results show former President Donald Trump holds a commanding lead for the Republican party’s nomination in the 2024 race for the White House, with former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in a not-so-close second – she trails by 30 points. Of …
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Sections: Education, Election Central, Region
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Haverhill Public Library Plans Overview of Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library
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The Haverhill Public Library is offering an introduction to resources available through the Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library. A part of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, the Perkins Library provides free and accessible resources for people who have difficulty accessing traditional printed materials, as well as the institutions that serve them. The library offers …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Supported in part by Merrimack Valley Credit Union
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China Blossom Restaurant Hosts Merrimack Valley Chamber Members Lunch
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China Blossom Restaurant hosts members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Networking at Noon lunch. The gathering takes place Tuesday, Jan. 23, from noon to1:15 p.m., at China Blossom Restaurant, 946 Osgood St., Route 125, North Andover. Admission is $29 for Chamber members and $39 for non-members and includes a buffet lunch and soft drinks. Those interested …
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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: 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.
- 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: YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller and Bonnie Sisson of Haverhill Breakfast Exchange Club.
- 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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