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97.9 WHAV ♦ August 12, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Hospital Faces Closing as State, Bidder Appear to Seal Fate; Finegold Urges Resolution
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(First reported Saturday)
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Fears that Haverhill will cease to have a hospital within its borders were renewed late Friday when the sole bidder for Holy Family Hospital signaled it could not keep the Haverhill campus open without state help. The bidder, identified by several parties as Lawrence General Hospital, had been in final negotiations to buy the hospital when the Haverhill real estate …
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Sections: Haverhill, Health
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Podcast: Haverhill Mayor Hosts Free Community Dinner Tuesday to Showcase Mental Health Resources
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Haverhill police and schools and health representatives are among those joining Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett Tuesday for a free community dinner focused on available mental health resources. Mental wellness professionals will be available to answer questions about help and support available for adults, young adults, children and teen. YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller told listeners of WHAV’s “Win …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill, Health
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Unhealthy Bacteria Leads to Closing Haverhill’s Plug Pond at Least Through Monday
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Haverhill’s Plug Pond is closed at least through Monday after, the city said Friday, heavy rain helped drive bacteria count to unhealthy levels. Mayor Melinda E. Barrett said health regulations require the closing. Meanwhile, the city is collecting test results of bacteria counts and will make a decision Tuesday on reopening the popular swimming spot.
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Woman Suffers Serious Injuries in Groveland Bike Accident
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A 25-year-old woman was airlifted Sunday night to a Boston hospital after she suffered, what first responders called, “serious traumatic injuries” after apparently striking a parked car while riding an electric bike. Groveland Fire Chief Robert Valentine and Police Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen said rescuers were dispatched to Main Street Sunday, shortly after 8 p.m. Upon arrival, police officers and …
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‘Let’s Chalk About It!’ to Give Kids Safe Space to Talk Mental Health
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To raise awareness about youth mental health and the power of positive affirmations, Eammon’s Heart Foundation is working with Haverhill schools and the Nan Project on “Let’s Chalk About It!”—a community gathering to provide a safe space for young people to express themselves creatively while fostering conversations around mental health. Let’s Chalk About It! is a free chalking event Thursday, …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Focused on Dogs, Local Farms, ‘Woofstock’ Sept. 14 at Chris’s Farm Stand in Haverhill
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The inaugural Haverhill “Woofstock,” a community event celebrating a love for dogs and local farms alike, promises to bring a day of joy, companionship and community spirit next month. Haverhill’s Woofstock, inspired by Cyndie Morgan’s beloved dog Nigel, originally named Bark in the Park, is a day of festivities Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Chris’s Farm Stand, …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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For more business news, listen to CBS National Business Correspondent Brian Banmiller’s “Banmiller on Business,” Monday-Friday, 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on 97.9 WHAV.
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Today’s Obituaries
- Isabelle Curry Byron
- Jeanne M. Michel
- William Abbate
- Ellen L. Demeritt (Lamond)
- Eugene “Geno” LaValley Susan Marie (Aylward) Sarno
Featuring listings from all Haverhill funeral homes:
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- Berube-Comeau Funeral Home
- Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home
- Kevin B Comeau Funeral Home
- Dole Childs & Shaw Funeral Home
- Driscoll Funeral Home
- H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes
- Paul C. Rogers Funeral Homes
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You Benefit When Your Neighbor is Informed
“People not only don’t know what’s happening to them, they don’t even know that they don’t know.”
― Noam Chomsky
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We’ve all seen it. That friend on social media who spouts off about outdated news or just spreads rumors or misinformation.
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Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service thanks WHAV members and voluntary subscribers who make this free service available because they realize an informed public makes for better neighbors, employees, volunteers, customers, leaders and voters.
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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. Guests: Rep. Ryan Hamilton and Carlie Hornbrook discusses Emmaus Cycle for Shelter.
- 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.
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Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
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- Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Tuesday’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: Kaleigh Pare-Shaughnessy of Whittier Birthplace and Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Executive Director Javier Bristol.
- 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.
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Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
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- Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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