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City Desk

With State Budget Underway, MeVa Urges Legislative Committee Not to Cut Regional Transit Money

With State Budget Underway, MeVa Urges Legislative Committee Not to Cut Regional Transit Money
As state lawmakers work on next year’s budget, Merrimack Valley Transit Authority leaders requested regional transit authorities receive the same amount of money as last year—with a slight boost for inflation—and the Department of Transportation continue administering a $15 million grant program. Administrator and CEO Noah S. Berger, speaking at a meeting of the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Ways and …

Sections: Haverhill, Region

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Regional News

Methuen Opens Riverside Drive Boat Ramp for the Season

Methuen Opens Riverside Drive Boat Ramp for the Season
Methuen, in a sure sign of spring confidence, this week reopened the Riverside Drive Boat Ramp for the season. Boaters and water enthusiasts were able to launch vessels starting Monday. The boat ramp is open from 5 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. “Boaters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with local regulations, practice safe navigation and respect the natural surroundings to ensure a …

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Education

Today is Northern Essex Community College’s Giving Day; Third Annual Event Ends at Midnight

Today is Northern Essex Community College’s Giving Day; Third Annual Event Ends at Midnight
Today’s the day to join alumni, friends, staff, faculty and students supporting Northern Essex Community College’s third annual Giving Day. The college kicked off the 24-hoiur drive yesterday at G’s Southern Texas Flair in downtown Haverhill. Like all Giving Day donations, portion of food and drink sales went to the NECC Fund. Gifts to the fund are unrestricted and may …

Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill Art Walk Seeks Artists and Vendors for Art Market Saturday, June 8

Haverhill Art Walk Seeks Artists and Vendors for Art Market Saturday, June 8
The Haverhill Art Walk, returning to downtown Haverhill in June and September, is seeking artists and vendors to participate in the art market Saturday, June 8. The annual event highlights local businesses and forgotten alleyways with plein air painting, poetry, exhibitions, outdoor activities, music performances and the Haverhill Alleyway Art Market. Artists of all ages and practices are invited to …

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Credit Union Grows in Industry Loan Rankings in Mass. and N.H.

Merrimack Valley Credit Union Grows in Industry Loan Rankings in Mass. and N.H.
Merrimack Valley Credit Union was included in Banker & Tradesman and The Registry Review’s Top Lenders of 2023, marking the first time the credit union has been featured on these lists. In Massachusetts rankings, the credit union was ninth for volume of single-family mortgages and 10th for number of loans, seventh for volume of loans and eighth for number of …

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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: Northern Essex Community College Vice President of Institutional Advancement Allison Dolan-Wilson discusses “Giving Day” and Rep. Adrianne Ramos, 14th Essex District.
  • 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.
  • 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. Guest: Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Hailey Moschella of Haverhill Art Walk.
  • 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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