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Group Seeks Public Input Ahead of Latest Round of Beyond Walls Murals in Haverhill

Group Seeks Public Input Ahead of Latest Round of Beyond Walls Murals in Haverhill
The City of Haverhill and Creative Haverhill are partnering with Lynn-based Beyond Walls to develop and install another round of epic community-driven murals throughout the city by professional and internationally renowned muralists. The goal this year is to install two to three murals in the last two weeks of September, culminating in a mural tour and celebration to close out …

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Regional News

Haverhill Boys & Girls Club, Methuen Arlington Neighborhood Offer Summer Nights Program

Haverhill Boys & Girls Club, Methuen Arlington Neighborhood Offer Summer Nights Program
Haverhill and Methuen groups are participating in the state’s Summer Nights program, providing recreational program geared to urban young people ages 13-21. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill offers free Summer Teen Nights, Monday through Friday, from 4-8 p.m., at 55 Emerson St., Haverhill. Methuen Arlington Neighborhood hosts organized sports and games including basketball drills, field trips, yoga …

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Groveland Begins Curbside Compost Program July 24

Groveland Begins Curbside Compost Program July 24
Groveland is beginning a curbside compost program in collaboration with Black Earth Compost. The program starts Wednesday, July 24, and aims to take food waste from residents and businesses, which makes up nearly 40 percent of our waste stream, and recycle them into high-quality compost to grow more food. Black Earth Compost will collect bins on Wednesdays. Residents may sign …

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Education

UMass Lowell, Mass General Brigham to Train Military, Police, Security on Stress Situations

UMass Lowell, Mass General Brigham to Train Military, Police, Security on Stress Situations
UMass Lowell and Mass General Brigham said this week they will work together to advance cognitive and decision-making performance for members of the military, law enforcement and security during stressful, complex situations. Together, they said, they will tap the expertise of researchers at each institution to adapt and apply knowledge developed for top athletes to create a library of realistic …

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Community Spotlight

View the Moon by Telescope at Haverhill’s Tattersall Farm Sunday, July 14

View the Moon by Telescope at Haverhill’s Tattersall Farm Sunday, July 14
Haverhill’s Tattersall Farm hosts stargazing Sunday night to provide locals with an opportunity to explore the night sky, particularly the moon. Attention will be on the many craters, mountains and other surface phenomena of the moon, which guests can view using the telescopes provided by three local amateur astronomers. To preserve the night vision of other attendees, guests are asked …

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Business Bulletin

Greater Haverhill, Newburyport Organizations Receive Anna Jaques Hospital Grants

Greater Haverhill, Newburyport Organizations Receive Anna Jaques Hospital Grants
Anna Jaques Hospital is awarding $100,000 in grants over the next two years to 10 community-based organizations serving the health needs of residents throughout the Greater Haverhill and Newburyport areas. Receiving grants of $5,000 each for the next two years are Common Ground Ministries food pantry and thrift store in Haverhill; Mitch’s Place, Emmaus’ overnight emergency shelter in Haverhill; McKinney-Vento …

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  • 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: Michael Thompson, Haverhill SCORE Volunteer, and Erin Padilla of the Rotary Club of Haverhill.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
  • Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

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  • 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: Wes Pettengill, New England Summer Classic Car Show, and 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.
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