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97.9 WHAV ♦ September 03, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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It’s Primary Election Day; Voters Will See Few Contested Party Races
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Those who did not take advantage of early voting or return a mail-in ballot have an opportunity to vote today, but residents will note few contested races. It’s party primary election day with nearly all incumbent federal and state legislators running unopposed. One exception is the state legislative seat, representing parts of Lawrence and Methuen in the Massachusetts House—a rematch …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill, Region
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West Newbury Firefighters, Essex Tech Rescue Team Aid Distressed 1,800-Pound Horse
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West Newbury firefighters, with help from other first responders and the Essex County Technical Rescue Team, were able to right an 1,800-pound Belgian Draft horse Sunday afternoon at a private home. Firefighters were dispatched around noon to the 2 Georgetown Road home to help the horse named Summer, achieve an upright position. West Newbury Chief Michael Dwyer said first responders …
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Methuen, Lawrence, Georgetown Among Those Receiving Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grants
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Three area fire departments are benefitting from federal grants aimed at supporting fire departments with personnel management, training and education and purchases of equipment and supplies. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program awarded $66,545 to Methuen, $434,782 to Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and $614,728 to Georgetown, all for operations and safety, and $590,909 to Lawrence to buy vehicles. U.S. Sens. Elizabeth …
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Northern Essex Community College Men’s Soccer Falls to Mercer Vikings as Season Opens
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The Northern Essex Community College men’s soccer team kicked off its 2024 campaign Saturday afternoon and dropped a hard fought battle to perennial division two contender Mercer County Community College by a 4-1 final score. The Knights fell behind 1-0 in the game’s ninth minute before Knights sophomore and returning National Junior College Athletic Association First Team All-American Jadiel Bomfim, …
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Haverhill Public Library to Offer Medicare Information Session
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Those confused about Medicare or considering enrollment might find help from SHINE—“Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone,” during an informational session offered by the Haverhill Public Library. An informational session takes place Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St., Haverhill. The presentation explains the structure of Medicare, when to enroll, …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Supported in part by Merrimack Valley Credit Union
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Preparations Underway for ‘Taste of the Merrimack Valley’ Oct. 7
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Merrimack Valley Eats and the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for their “Taste of the Merrimack Valley” event next month with restaurant table pre-sales for members. Described as the “ultimate food tasting event in the Merrimack Valley,” “Taste of the Merrimack Valley” takes place Monday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m., at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 123 …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Region
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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
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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Local News Doesn’t Take a Day Off
Local news doesn’t take a day off and WHAV offers behind-the-scenes insight with newsmakers on-air, online, everywhere.
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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: Sen. Barry R. Finegold and Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta.
- 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.
Wednesday’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: YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller and Marlene Yeo and Laurie Jane Simmer of Somebody Cares New England.
- 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.
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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