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97.9 WHAV ♦ November 26, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Of course, there’s local news today! See complete coverage below.
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Democracy needs you. News needs you.
Join Your Friends and Neighbors in Supporting Local News in 2025
We’re just getting to the holidays, but it isn’t too early to think about keeping local news strong in the year ahead. The timing is right too!
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For the first time, new or increased contributions to nonprofit WHAV will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 by NewsMatch! What’s more, new monthly donations will be matched 12 times! It’s a unique opportunity and, let’s hope, not a missed opportunity.
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Support timely and complete local reporting of your government, schools, charities, businesses, people and more. When you donate, you’ll be joining your friends and neighbors such as Lillian Clark, Priscilla Chellis, John Guerin, Michael Carter, Mary Lyman, Vincent Frangules, Janet Daly and others. Thank you to those who believe an informed public makes for better neighbors, employees, volunteers, customers, leaders and voters.
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Kempinski, Who Brought Holocaust Education Program to Haverhill, Becomes Honorary Consul
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(Additional photograph below.) Haverhill High School history teacher Theodore “Ted” Kempinski, who earlier this year brought a virtual, live tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp to students, was formally appointed Friday as honorary consul of the Auschwitz Memorial in the United States. Kempinski made Haverhill High School the first American school to start cooperation with the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation to participate …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Poet Comeau Offers ‘A Note to Politicians on Beautiful Truth’ in Latest Work
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Haverhill native and poet Raymond F. Comeau has been reflecting on the world around us—both the natural one and the one people create. His latest work, “A Note to Politicians on Beautiful Truth,” speaks to the times and the intersection of suffering and words. Now of Belmont, Comeau is a retired dean and current lecturer at Harvard University Extension School. …
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Methuen Exchange Honors Fabian, Serrano and Morel as Police Officers of the Year
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Three Methuen police officers were honored last week as Police Officers of the Year by the Methuen Exchange Club. Sgt. Matthew Morel and Officers Jesse Fabian and Dannery Serrano were honored at a ceremony Nov. 19 at the Irish Cottage for their efforts to bring a potentially critical incident in September to a successful conclusion. On Sept. 21, the three …
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Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center Receives Violence Against Women Act Federal Grant Money
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Newburyport-based Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center was among those awarded third-year funding as part of a Violence Against Women Act federal grant, administered by the state. Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center was given $57,685 in the Discretionary Category as part of nearly $3.8 million in state and federal funds to support state, local and nonprofit agencies working to combat intimate partner violence, …
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Annual Craft Fair at All Saints Parish Includes Santa Claus Visit, Bruins Tickets Raffle
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All Saints Parish’s Annual Craft Fair features local craft vendors, Santa’s Shoppe, hourly raffles, food, baked goods, an appearance by Santa, and holiday music. There is also an opportunity to win two tickets to a Bruins game against the Winnipeg Jets Thursday, Jan. 30. The Annual Craft Fair is Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at All …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Plaistow Lions Club Kicks Off Plaistow Festival of Trees Friday to Benefit Families and Children
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The Plaistow Festival of Trees, organized by the Plaistow Lions Club, is taking place to provide gifts to families in need. Festival offerings include a craft fair, raffle of decorated trees and a wide range of raffle prizes and a snack bar. It takes place Friday, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 30, from 8 a.m. …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Supported in part by Merrimack Valley Credit Union
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Greater Haverhill Chamber Hosts Sixth Annual Business After Hours Dodgeball Tournament
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The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce plans its Sixth Annual Business After Hours Dodgeball Tournament to benefit the Haverhill YMCA’s annual campaign. Participants may enter for a $10 fee or by bringing an item for the YMCA’s Giving Tree. Suggested items include family board games, gift cards, Play-Doh, Legos, sleds, balls and dolls—anything children will enjoy. The tournament will be …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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For more business news, listen to CBS National Business Correspondent Brian Banmiller’s “Banmiller on Business,” Monday-Friday, 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on 97.9 WHAV.
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Today’s Obituaries
- Thelma Flynn
- Barbara A. (Bonnell) Gonyer
- Kenneth B. McMahon
- Jane P. (Bevelaqua) Ring
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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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 Veterans Services Officer Jeffrey C. Hollett and Emmaus Vice President of Strategic Planning and Administration Eunice D. Zeigler.
- 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.
Wednesday’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. Guest: YWCA Director of Advancement Nicole Sammartino.
- 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.
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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