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Judge’s Rulings This Week Limit Both Sides on Stem Impact Fee Suit Against Haverhill

Judge’s Rulings This Week Limit Both Sides on Stem Impact Fee Suit Against Haverhill
Heading into trial, a Superior Court judge may well have shaped the future outcome of a dispute over “community impact fees” the City of Haverhill has assessed against a cannabis retailer over the last four years. Superior Court Judge Jeffrey T. Karp, in a Monday decision, refused Haverhill-based Stem’s request to immediately decide in its favor that city fees are …

Sections: Cannabis, Haverhill

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Education

Job Training Pays Off for Haverhill Students at Bethany

Job Training Pays Off for Haverhill Students at Bethany
Five Haverhill students who completed career training celebrated their accomplishment during a celebration at Bethany Community Services, which partnered with the city to provide the work experience. Brianna Jones, Lawrence Linell, Tayjah Martin, Brian McGowan and Jaydon Pina who attend Haverhill’s Gateway Academy alternative high school at the former St. James School on Primrose Street, earned the praise of president …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Regional News

Essex DA Tucker Warns Residents of Rising Cryptocurrency Schemes

Essex DA Tucker Warns Residents of Rising Cryptocurrency Schemes
With cryptocurrency scams becoming more prevalent, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker is advising citizens to beware of schemes that involve payments in cryptocurrencies at special ATMs. In a public service announcement, Tucker presents an unnamed victim’s own story where the woman relates how she received a pop-up message on her laptop, instructing her to call Microsoft. She ultimately …

Sections: Crime, Region

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Plaistow Public Library Hosting Don Jalbert as June Artist of the Month

Plaistow Public Library Hosting Don Jalbert as June Artist of the Month
American Impressionist Don Jalbert is Plaistow Public Library’s artist of the month for June. Jalbert is a painter from New Hampshire who captures animals, still lifes, landscapes, cityscapes and biblical scenes in a French and American Impressionist style. His works will be on display at the Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St., through Thursday, June 27. Attendees can view the …

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Community Spotlight

Shred Unwanted Papers, Help Plaistow Library Saturday

Shred Unwanted Papers, Help Plaistow Library Saturday
Online commerce and banking offer the promise of a paperless existence, but that is far from reality. Billing statements, bank correspondence, medical documents and more contain information that, if in the wrong hands, can violate privacy and put finances at risk. The Friends of the Plaistow Library have scheduled a paper shredding event tomorrow to help residents rid themselves of …

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Chamber Annual Golf Spectacular July 15

Merrimack Valley Chamber Annual Golf Spectacular July 15
The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is having its Annual Golf Spectacular in July with breakfast, dinner, networking and, of course, golf. The golf outing takes place Monday, July 15, with registration open at 10 a.m. and an 11 a.m. shotgun start at Indian Ridge Country Club, 73 Lovejoy Road, Andover. Admission is $235 and includes golf, cart, continental breakfast, …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Region

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What’s On?

Today’s Radio Highlights

  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, national and world news from CBS News, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guest: Pentucket Regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew.
  • 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.
  • CBS News: Hourly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
  • Wave Weather: Meteorologist James Covington provides Merrimack Valley-specific reports, every half hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
  • 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: Hosted by Brett Barry, 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
  • Banmiller on Business: Hosted by CBS National Business Correspondent Brian Banmiller, 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
  • Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 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.

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
  • CBS News: Hourly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
  • Wave Weather: Meteorologist James Covington provides Merrimack Valley-specific reports, every half hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
  • 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
  • CBS News: Hourly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
  • Wave Weather: Meteorologist James Covington provides Merrimack Valley-specific reports, every half hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
  • 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, national and world news from CBS News, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Groveland Council on Aging Director Alyssa Lee discusses EngAGEment Celebration and Symposium and MakeIT Haverhill founder Keith Boucher.
  • 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.
  • CBS News: Hourly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
  • Wave Weather: Meteorologist James Covington provides Merrimack Valley-specific reports, every half hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
  • 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: Hosted by Brett Barry, 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
  • Banmiller on Business: Hosted by CBS National Business Correspondent Brian Banmiller, 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
  • Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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