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The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and …

Sections: Haverhill, Region

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Haverhill Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Money for Reducing Veteran Suicide Rates

Haverhill Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Money for Reducing Veteran Suicide Rates
A 48-year-old Haverhill man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Concord, N.H., to defrauding a nonprofit out of money intended to reduce suicide rates among veterans. U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young said in a press release David Duren, also referred to as Dawud Hakiem Duren, pleaded guilty to wire fraud. U.S. District Court Judge Joseph N. Laplante scheduled sentencing …

Sections: Crime, Haverhill

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Podcast: Essex County Habitat for Humanity Invites Applications to Buy New Haverhill Duplexes

Podcast: Essex County Habitat for Humanity Invites Applications to Buy New Haverhill Duplexes
Essex County Habitat for Humanity is at work developing a duplex with affordable three-bedroom units in Haverhill’s Mount Washington neighborhood, but has hope for another local project as well. Habitat for Humanity’s Director of Charitable Giving Kevin Hudson appeared Monday on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program to discuss plans for the 41-43 Curtis St., Haverhill site. “We will start excavation …

Sections: Haverhill, What's On?

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Regional News

United Way of Massachusetts Bay Honors Payano and Vargas at State House Ceremony

United Way of Massachusetts Bay Honors Payano and Vargas at State House Ceremony
(Additional photograph below.) United Way of Massachusetts Bay honored Sen. Pavel M. Payano and Rep. Andy X. Vargas, both representing Haverhill, as inaugural “Legislative Champions” last month. Payano and Vargas were presented awards for their “demonstrated strong leadership and commitment to education, food security and economic justice, including transformative policy solutions such as Baby Bonds and matched savings programs,” read …

Sections: Beacon Hill News, Haverhill, Region

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Community Spotlight

Favorite Colonial Children’s Story to Be Read at Buttonwoods July 11

Favorite Colonial Children’s Story to Be Read at Buttonwoods July 11
The classic fairytale “Jack and the Beanstalk” was the most popular story told to children in colonial times. That makes the colonial farmhouse at the Buttonwoods Museum the perfect place for a reading of the centuries-old story. This magical story hour takes place on Thursday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to noon. It is designed for preschool and kindergarten-aged children. …

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Obituaries New Updated Section

Featuring listings from:
  • Berube-Comeau Funeral Home
  • Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home
  • Kevin B Comeau Funeral Home
  • Dole Childs & Shaw Funeral Home
  • Driscoll Funeral Home
  • Paul C. Rogers Funeral Home
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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.
  • 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.
  • Haverhill School Committee: When in session, Live. 7 p.m.
  • Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Friday’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.
  • 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.
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