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Stem Owner Happy with City ‘Getting This Done;’ Court Orders Lawsuit Pact be Filed by Jan. 13

Stem Owner Happy with City ‘Getting This Done;’ Court Orders Lawsuit Pact be Filed by Jan. 13
Both Haverhill city officials and the owner of a downtown cannabis shop are celebrating the end of more than three years of contentious legal action. As WHAV reported first Friday, Stem Haverhill and the city reported reaching resolution on so-called “community impact fees” after marathon talks Thursday. Although talks were completed with the help of mediator Amin Danai, specific terms …

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Haverhill’s VFW Santa Parade, 60th Annual Diamond Jubilee, Set for Sunday, Nov. 24

Haverhill’s VFW Santa Parade, 60th Annual Diamond Jubilee, Set for Sunday, Nov. 24
The chilly days mean only one thing—it’s almost time for Santa Claus to make his big appearance in Haverhill. The 60th annual Lorraine Post 29 VFW Santa Parade is appropriately themed “Diamonds are Mrs. Claus’ Best Friend” on the jeweled anniversary. Always the Sunday before Thanksgiving, it kicks off Sunday, Nov. 24, at 1 p.m., starting on Route 125, South …

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Haverhill Woman, 26, Airlifted to Hospital After Being Thrown from SUV in Nashua, N.H. Accident

Haverhill Woman, 26, Airlifted to Hospital After Being Thrown from SUV in Nashua, N.H. Accident
A 26-year-old Haverhill woman was airlifted, and another person was taken by ambulance after a single-car crash in Nashua, N.H., Saturday night. Laura Gomes Duhan, a passenger in a 2022 Hyundai Kona driven by 26-year-old Ian Odea of Hudson, N.H., was thrown from the SUV. New Hampshire State Police report it was dispatched at Saturday night around 11:20 to a …

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Feds Arrest Three, Including Two Haverhill Men, for Alleged Attempted Child Sex Trafficking

Feds Arrest Three, Including Two Haverhill Men, for Alleged Attempted Child Sex Trafficking
Two Haverhill men are among three scheduled to appear in federal court Monday for alleged attempted sex trafficking of a child at a Manchester, N.H., hotel New Hampshire U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young’s office said late Saturday that 42-year-old Arthur Picanco and 38-year-old Ozeias Luiz Guilherme, both of Haverhill, and 46-year-old Stacey Ray Lancaster of Hudson, N.H., were arrested and …

Sections: Crime, Haverhill

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Regional News

Groveland Police Issue Scam Warnings, Suggest Use of Free Essex County Service

Groveland Police Issue Scam Warnings, Suggest Use of Free Essex County Service
The Groveland Police Department says increased fraud, including mortgage scams, are prompting a reminder that residents should stay vigilant and research companies before hiring and paying someone for repairs. Groveland Police Chief Jeffrey Gillen quotes the FBI as saying one of the quickest-growing scams is property and mortgage fraud. “Often scammers knowingly record fraudulent documents, making it appear as if …

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Education

Northern Essex Community College’s Parnassus Literary Magazine Wins National Award

Northern Essex Community College’s Parnassus Literary Magazine Wins National Award
The Associated Collegiate Press is recognizing Northern Essex Community College’s student literary magazine, “Parnassus,” with a national Pacemaker Award. The award makes Parnassus one of the top student collegiate magazines in the country, as this marks the fifth time the association has recognized the magazine with the distinction. “I’m so proud to be able to offer a national platform of …

Sections: Education, Region

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Community Spotlight

Knit, Crochet or Quilt? Fiber Arts Group Meets at Haverhill Public Library

Knit, Crochet or Quilt? Fiber Arts Group Meets at Haverhill Public Library
The Haverhill Public Library offers a drop-in session where participants can work on their knitting, crocheting, hand stitching, quilting, embroidery or other fiber arts projects in the company of fellow crafters. This free and informal gathering offers an opportunity for creativity and connection, though no instruction is provided. Participants are welcome to share tips and advice with one another. A …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Haverhill Bank Names Soares, White as West Newbury, Salem, N.H., Branch Managers

Haverhill Bank Names Soares, White as West Newbury, Salem, N.H., Branch Managers
Haverhill Bank recently named branch managers at its offices in West Newbury and Salem, N.H. Fernanda Soares, who joined Haverhill Bank in 2016, was named West Newbury branch manager, while Nadine M. White recently joined the team and will serve as Salem, N.H., branch manager. Soares, of Salem, N.H., most recently served Haverhill Bank as Salem, N.H., branch manager and …

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Obituaries New Updated Section

Today’s Obituaries

  • Mary “Marie” Marzioli
  • Patrick Ricot
  • Dung Tran
  • Doris C. Vallant
  • Jeanette “Sunny” Olsen, Hale Hospital ICU Nurse
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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  • Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
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  • 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. Guest: Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Executive Director William Kelly.
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  • 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.
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