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Election Central

Voters Give State Auditor Diana DiZoglio Landslide Victory to Examine Legislature

Voters Give State Auditor Diana DiZoglio Landslide Victory to Examine Legislature
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio won overwhelming voter approval to regularly audit the legislature, while it remains to be seen what Senate and House leaders might do to nullify the public’s choice. The landslide victory—roughly 2.1 million votes in favor to 842,000 against with 88% of the vote counted, crossed party lines. It delivers former state Sen. and Rep. DiZoglio, a …

Sections: Beacon Hill News, Election Central, Haverhill, Region

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Election Central: Presidential & Mass. State Race Calls

Election Central: Presidential & Mass. State Race Calls
AP Election Results Results in contested races will begin showing after polls close at 8 p.m.

Sections: Election Central

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Election Central: Massachusetts Races

Election Central: Massachusetts Races
AP Election Results Results in contested races will begin showing after polls close at 8 p.m.

Sections: Election Central, Haverhill, Region

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Election Central: N.H. Races

Election Central: N.H. Races
AP Election Results Results in contested races will begin showing after polls close at 8 p.m.

Sections: Election Central, Region

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Election Central: Massachusetts Ballot Questions

Election Central: Massachusetts Ballot Questions
AP Election Results Results in contested races will begin showing after polls close at 8 p.m.

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City Desk

Election Day $1.99 Gas Sale Brings Haverhill Service Station Owners Winning Votes

Election Day $1.99 Gas Sale Brings Haverhill Service Station Owners Winning Votes
It didn’t matter to them which political party or even which candidate one prefers, but the owners of a Haverhill service station wooed voters of all stripes on Election Day by selling gasoline at a mere $1.99 a gallon. Kristin and her husband Wissam “Sam” Tarabay, owners of Sam’s Auto and Kenoza Gas, said they simply launched the idea to …

Sections: Haverhill

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Regional News

Police Charge Plaistow, N.H., Man with 11 Counts of Being a Felon with Firearms After Search

Police Charge Plaistow, N.H., Man with 11 Counts of Being a Felon with Firearms After Search
A 33-year-old Plaistow, N.H., man faces charges of being a convicted felon in possession of a dangerous weapon after police said they conducted searches at two locations and seized “several dozen firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, firearms accessories and other dangerous weapons.” Plaistow Police Chief John J. Santoro said in a release Tuesday the seizure on Oct. 24 provided …

Sections: Crime, Region

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Education

Haverhill High School Plans College Financial Aid, FAFSA Night Nov. 26

Haverhill High School Plans College Financial Aid, FAFSA Night Nov. 26
Getting help paying for college is the aim of Haverhill High School’s college planning and financial aid night with Kevin Fudge of the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority. Sponsored by the School Counseling Department, junior and senior parents and guardians will learn how to apply for Free Application for Federal Student Aid—or FAFSA. The program promises to make fun out of …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Community Spotlight

Ruth’s House Presents ‘Night of Motown Magic’ Friday

Ruth’s House Presents ‘Night of Motown Magic’ Friday
Ruth’s House plans a “Night of Motown Magic” with the Motown group Tymeless. The, which includes a performance and buffet dinner, takes place Friday, Nov. 8, from 6-10 p.m., at Michael’s Function Hall, 12 Alpha St., Haverhill. Tickets are $75 each and may be purchased at givebutter.com/nightofmotownmagic. Proceeds benefit Ruth’s House, supporting its mission to provide clothing and job skills …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Jaffarian Toyota Hosts SYFFL Triton Youth Flag Football for Food, Music and Games

Jaffarian Toyota Hosts SYFFL Triton Youth Flag Football for Food, Music and Games
Jaffarian Toyota of Haverhill recently hosted SYFFL Triton Youth Flag Football, celebrating the league’s athletes and Toyota’s role as the Official Sponsor of NFL FLAG. The Oct. 24 event offered players a chance to enjoy pizza, music, games and connection—a role local Toyota dealerships can play in supporting youth sports. Through the sponsorship, Jaffarian Toyota provides support to nearly 200 …

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Obituaries New Updated Section

Today’s Obituaries

  • Lawrence B. McAdam
  • Carolyn ‘Lynn’ M. Morton
Featuring listings from all Haverhill funeral homes:
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  • 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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  • Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
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