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MakeIt Haverhill Partners with CyberWarrior to Offer Paid Cybersecurity Certification

MakeIt Haverhill Partners with CyberWarrior to Offer Paid Cybersecurity Certification
MakeIt Haverhill will add a new cybersecurity certification course for young adults later this fall. Founder Keith Boucher told Haverhill city councilors this week the nonprofit recently partnered with CyberWarrior for a new IT certification program for job seekers. “They work on cybersecurity which is an up-and-coming opportunity for the IT industry,” adding “Working with them and working with the …

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Haverhill to Formally Open Riverside Park Trail with Ceremony and Guided Tour

Haverhill to Formally Open Riverside Park Trail with Ceremony and Guided Tour
Haverhill formally opens its new Riverside Park Trail with an upcoming public ribbon cutting ceremony and guided tour. Mayor Melinda E. Barrett will preside over the ribbon cutting Thursday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m., at 150 Riverside Ave. The tour, part of the “Let’s Hike Haverhill” series is organized by Essex County Greenbelt Association and Team Haverhill. “The Riverside Park …

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Regional News

State Awards Lawrence General Hospital $10K Grant to Help Reduce Waste, Extend Product Life

State Awards Lawrence General Hospital $10K Grant to Help Reduce Waste, Extend Product Life
Lawrence General Hospital was recently awarded a $10,000 grant to support its efforts to lessen waste and extend the life of products. The hospital, which will soon expand into Haverhill and Methuen, was among about two dozen recipients in sharing $140,000 in microgrants from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. State money from the Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant Program is …

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Sununu Signs Bill Eliminating Voter ID Exceptions Effective After General Election

Sununu Signs Bill Eliminating Voter ID Exceptions Effective After General Election
by PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org, InDepthNH.org September 12, 2024 BY PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org CONCORD - Despite concern from a number of groups that it could disenfranchise voters, Gov. Chris Sununu signed House Bill 1569 which would eliminate any exceptions to the state's Voting ID laws and require a birth certificate or passport. Because the bill will not go into effect for 60 …

Sections: Election Central, Region

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Community Spotlight

Crafting Paper Magic: Rustic Papermaking Demo and Discussion

Crafting Paper Magic: Rustic Papermaking Demo and Discussion
During a Saturday presentation at Haverhill’s Museum of Printing, Mindy Mitrano will showcase her rustic papermaking technique, demonstrating how to create soft, recycled paper with basic materials and accessible tools, along with creative additions. Participants can discuss the craft, try papermaking themselves and purchase kits for home use. The demonstration takes place Saturday, Sept. 14, with sessions at 11 a.m. …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Whittier Tech, Magellan Aerospace Among Hiring Companies at MakeIT Haverhill Job Fair Sept. 19

Whittier Tech, Magellan Aerospace Among Hiring Companies at MakeIT Haverhill Job Fair Sept. 19
Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School and Magellan Aerospace are among employers seeking to fill jobs when MakeIT Haverhill’s next job fair takes place. Whittier Tech’s Transportation Department seeks bus drivers with commercial driver’s licenses, while Magellan is looking for a second shift quality inspector with coordinate measuring machine experience. The job fair is Thursday, Sept. 19th, from 4-6 p.m., …

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Obituaries New Updated Section

Today’s Obituaries

  • Marie A. Palen
Featuring listings from all Haverhill funeral homes:
  • 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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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: Haverhill Woofstock Organizer Cyndie Morgan 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.

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.
  • Luke Slaughter of Tombstone: 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: Jimmy Carbone, Whittier Birthplace, 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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