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Early Wins Whittier Tech Seat; Haverhill Committee Chooses Not to Favor Own in Appointment Policy

Early Wins Whittier Tech Seat; Haverhill Committee Chooses Not to Favor Own in Appointment Policy
Richard P. Early Jr. remains in his seat on the Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School board, adding another three-year term to his nearly 24 years of service. With supporters testifying to his good character at last night’s meeting, the Haverhill School Committee chose Early over its own Gail M. Sullivan. Richard J. Rosa, Thomas Grannemann, and Sullivan were the …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Rebuilding Together Greater Haverhill Seeks Volunteers to Help Revitalize Homes Saturday

Rebuilding Together Greater Haverhill Seeks Volunteers to Help Revitalize Homes Saturday
National Rebuilding Together Day is tomorrow, where volunteers come together to help homeowners in need. Rebuilding Together Greater Haverhill Program Director Maureen McGonagle told city councilors this week that volunteers may sign up at 7:30 a.m., Saturday morning, at the Elks Lodge, 24 Summer St., in Haverhill. They will receive a free breakfast and t-shirt, she continued, with projects taking …

Sections: Haverhill

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Regional News

Haverhill, Methuen, Other Area Communities Collecting Old, Unused Prescriptions Saturday

Haverhill, Methuen, Other Area Communities Collecting Old, Unused Prescriptions Saturday
Haverhill, Methuen and other area communities are participating tomorrow in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day accepts tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Collections takes place Saturday, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., at participating police departments. No liquids, needles or other sharps can be …

Sections: Haverhill, Region

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Education

Haverhill High School Releases Third Term 2024 Honor Roll; Complete List Here

Haverhill High School Releases Third Term 2024 Honor Roll; Complete List Here
Haverhill High School has released its third-term honor roll, naming students who have earned Honors with Distinction, High Honors and Honors. A full list appears below. Honors with Distinction Javon Adebayo, Janine Alcivar, Joseph Alleva, Jvian Andino, Samar Awad Salib, Sarah Awad Salib, William Axford, Joe Badell Nivar, Jacob Bonenfant, Riley Bradish, Marcelina Burrowes, Keira Bushey, Lauryn Calkins, Ella Carroll, …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Community Spotlight

Santa’s Spring 5K and Fun Run Takes Place Saturday; Event Supports 60th VFW Santa Parade

Santa’s Spring 5K and Fun Run Takes Place Saturday; Event Supports 60th VFW Santa Parade
Santa’s Spring 5K and Fun Run to benefit the Lorraine Post 29’s 60th Annual VFW Santa Parade takes place tomorrow. Runners may register and pick up their bibs, Saturday, April 27, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Northern Essex Community College track, 671 Kenoza St., Haverhill. Entry fee is $35 and online registration is optionally available here. For those who …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

‘Do You Remember When the Days Were Long?’ Art Exhibition in Downtown Haverhill

‘Do You Remember When the Days Were Long?’ Art Exhibition in Downtown Haverhill
“Do you remember when the days were long?,” a solo exhibition featuring new sculptural work by Joe LoVasco, is on display in through Sunday, June 2, in downtown Haverhill. There are two distinctive series on display Saturdays, from noon-4 p.m., at the SJ Art Consulting gallery at 43 Washington St.—both created within the past year at LoVasco’s home in Haverhill. …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill

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Future of Local News

Today’s Coverage Shows WHAV’s Unique Local Model is the Future; Will You Help?

Take a look at today’s WHAV local news headlines today and you’ll see there’s no question WHAV provides more local news, more news that really matters and more often.

This extensive coverage is all the more remarkable when others are cutting back. While the nonprofit news model appears to be the winning economic formula for the future, it is not without setbacks. Recently, both of Boston’s public radio outlets and others across the country are facing huge deficits, cuts and layoffs.

As Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, WHAV is different, uniquely centering on local news and staying away from the distracting, divisive and questionable national news angles available elsewhere.

WHAV will steer away from the problems affecting other news outlets only with increased subscriber and underwriter support. If you’re not already a supporter, review the easy giving options at WHAV.

What’s On?

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: Groveland Board of Selectmen candidate Rebecca Megan Beaucher and and Sherry Temple Pruyn of Haverhill Bank discussing home equity uses.
  • 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.

Saturday’s Radio Highlights

  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
  • FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
  • Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
  • Gunsmoke: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Sunday’s Radio Highlights

  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
  • FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
  • Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
  • Let George Do It: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Monday’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: Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Jimmy Carbone talks CiderFeast.
  • 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.
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