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97.9 WHAV ♦ January 25, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Following Whittier Tech Defeat, School Says it will ‘Determine the Best Path Forward’
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The day after voters in every area community but Haverhill shot down a $445 million plan to replace Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, the school’s superintendent says officials will “determine the best path forward to serve our students.” Haverhill, which sends and pays annually for nearly 70% of Whittier Tech’s student population, voted 2,628 to 1,906 in favor of …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Finegold Bill Would Ban ‘Deepfake’ Depictions of Candidates or Political Committees
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A law, proposed by Sen. Barry R. Finegold, that would ban phony depictions of candidates is headed for debate within a legislative subcommittee. The Senate Monday referred to the Committee on Election Laws, Finegold’s proposal to prohibit “Deceptive or fraudulent deepfake” media within 90 days of an election featuring the actual candidate or committee. A deepfake is defined as “synthetic …
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Sections: Beacon Hill News, Haverhill, Region
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Wildflower Montessori Marigold, Wisteria and Snowdrop Plan Info. Sessions, Open Houses
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Local Wildflower Montessori preschools, Marigold and Wisteria, as well as Snowdrop Montessori, serving infants and toddlers, are inviting families to learn more about the micro-schools. An information session is planned for Thursday, Feb. 8, 5-6 p.m., at Snowdrop Montessori, 181 Washington St. Teachers from all three schools will be present to answer questions and childcare will be provided. Those seeking …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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YWCA Seeks Nominations for 41st Annual Tribute to Women Lunch
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YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts is seeking nominations of women who have made a difference in their work and community in advance of May’s 41st annual Tribute to Women Awards. Nominations will be accepted through March 1, and may be made online at ywcanema.org/tribute. The 2024 Tribute to Women Awards lunch takes place Thursday, May 16, from noon-2 p.m., at Andover Country …
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Sections: Community Spotlight
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After Large Donation, Youth Wrestling Tournament Goes Forward
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After a last-minute search, Haverhill Hammers Youth Wrestling finally found a location for its league’s annual tournament, but it still needed to pay for the event. Head Coach Joe Delgrosso said he approached Covanta, who agreed to pay the bulk of costs — trainer and rental fees, for example. The club offers two programs, one an introduction to wrestling for …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, Sports
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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: MeVa Transit Administrator Noah S. Berger.
- 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 School Committee: Live. 7 p.m.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Friday’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m.
- 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.
- All Request Friday Night: Chris Porter, live, 6:15 p.m. Call 978-374-1900.
- Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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