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Judge Orders Lawrence Man, 26, Held; Connected with Tuesday Assault on Haverhill Police

Judge Orders Lawrence Man, 26, Held; Connected with Tuesday Assault on Haverhill Police
One of two people connected with Tuesday’s apparent assault on Haverhill police officers and a related gun firing was arraigned in District Court on an older warrant related to alleged store thefts. According to Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker’s office, 26-year-old Christopher Roque-Joaquin of Lawrence was arrested sometime following a 11:38 a.m., incident at McDonalds restaurant on Main …

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State Places Restrictions on Bradford Rail Trail Through Nov. 22 as Supports are Installed

State Places Restrictions on Bradford Rail Trail Through Nov. 22 as Supports are Installed
Those who use the Mayor James J. Fiorentini Bradford Rail Trail will find reduced travel widths through the end of next week as Department of Transportation installs shoring towers to support the bridge above. The trail runs under the century-old Pfc. Ralph T. Basiliere Bridge, over the Merrimack River. The bridge is scheduled to be replaced over five years, tentatively …

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Education

Association of School Committees Backs Haverhill’s Suggested State School Aid Overhaul

Association of School Committees Backs Haverhill’s Suggested State School Aid Overhaul
A Haverhill School Committee member’s proposal to overhaul the way the state accounts for inflation in annual education aid payments recently won backing from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. The plan, brought forward by Association delegate and School Committee member Thomas Grannemann, was approved by the group at its delegate assembly last Friday in Hyannis. The resolution will be …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill High School Students to Stage ‘One Stoplight Town’

Haverhill High School Students to Stage ‘One Stoplight Town’
The Haverhill High School Drama Club presents “One Stoplight Town” this Friday and Saturday. “One Stoplight Town” by Tracy Wells explores the lives and connections within a small town, highlighting everyday moments that bind a community together. Performances take place Friday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2 and 7 p.m., both in the Haverhill High …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Bridgestone Donates 15-Passenger Van to Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill

Bridgestone Donates 15-Passenger Van to Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill
Members of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill were surprised Wednesday to witness the arrival of a new passenger van to ensure their participation at various future events. Executive Director Javier Bristol called the children into the gymnasium to announce the arrival of a 2024 GMC 15-passenger Savana van. Valued at $60,000, it was a gift of the …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill

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Obituaries New Updated Section

Today’s Obituaries

  • Robert H. Angelotti
  • Bruce Robert Christie
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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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