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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 14, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Unveiling of Former Haverhill Mayor Fiorentini’s Official Portrait Brings Stories, Laughs
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(Additional photographs below.) Friday’s unveiling of the formal portrait of Haverhill’s longest-serving mayor brought memories, laughs and accolades—some shared by Salem’s former mayor, now Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. Driscoll praised former Mayor James J. Fiorentini’s 20-year tenure, noting such historical challenges as the debt left behind from the city’s former Hale Hospital, not to mention everyday tasks. “When you’re mayor, …
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Haverhill Fire Department Adds Six Following Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Graduation
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The Haverhill Fire Department continues to fill its roster with six more firefighters starting work after graduating Friday from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Those graduating from the Academy’s 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program were Amanda Baxter, Derek Cochran, Filipe Mesquita, Sabrina Spero, Tyler Tarpy and Anthony Wilson. Baxter, daughter of retired Firefighter Paul M. Baxter, and Spero are the …
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Haverhill Man, 37, Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon Having Semiautomatic Pistol and Ammunition
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The U.S. Attorney’s office in Boston said Friday a 37-year-old Haverhill man pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Rashad Diggs, also known as “Summers,” is scheduled to be sentenced in January before U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani. In December 2022 in Revere, Diggs was found with a semiautomatic pistol loaded with over …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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State Awards Haverhill-Area Projects $773,595; Affordable Housing, Cogswell Art Get Boosts
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Plans to build 34 units of affordable housing, off Hilldale Avenue in Haverhill, and movement to complete the rehabilitation of the former George S. Cogswell School into art space, were among four Haverhill beneficiaries of state Community One Stop for Growth grants. State Rep. Andy X. Vargas said Friday Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao, and Housing and Livable Communities Secretary …
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Sections: Beacon Hill News, Haverhill
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Haverhill Public Health Department Plans Two Flu Clinics
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The City of Haverhill’s Public Health Department will host two flu clinics for residents—one specifically for seniors—later this month. The first clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is specifically for individuals aged 65 and above. The second clinic takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 3-7 p.m., and is open to all …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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A Salem Witch: Uncovering the Legacy of Rebecca Nurse at Haverhill Public Library
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The Haverhill Public Library hosts a discussion, “A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse,” with local author Daniel Gagnon. Gagnon leads the discussion, focusing on his book that explores the life of Rebecca Nurse and the 1692 witch hunt. He highlights Nurse’s legacy and how it transformed the historical narrative surrounding the witch hunt. This event …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Today’s Obituaries
- Jean A. (Mears) Cook
- Marann Ferranti
- Michael Petrou
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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Your Guide to Better Citizenship
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Members and underwriters of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service 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 Dot Ketchum-Friends of the Plaistow Public Library.
- 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: Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright and Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Executive Director William Kelly.
- 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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