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97.9 WHAV ♦ November 28, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Podcast: Haverhill Fire Department Hockey Team Plays Saturday in Support of Veterans
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The Haverhill Fire Department hockey team is preparing for this Saturday’s charity game in support of veterans. Haverhill Deputy Fire Chief Gregory R. Roberts, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, says the contest supports the Skate for 22 Foundation, which was founded to help veterans adjust to civilian life after getting out of the service “As you …
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Sections: Haverhill, What's On?
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Cellars Collapse, Wells Go Dry as Earthquake Prompts Haverhill Thanksgiving 300 Years Ago
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Almost 300 years ago—give or take a few days for calendar adjustments over the centuries—Haverhill suffered one of its most calamitous natural spectacles. By most accounts, the summer of 1727 had been unpleasant in the Merrimack Valley. It had been excessively hot, punctuated by heavy rainstorms with strong winds, frequently accompanied by thunder and lightning. As summer turned to autumn, …
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Sections: Haverhill, Haverhill Heritage Series
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Gov. Healey’s Thanksgiving Day Proclamation
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts A Proclamation Whereas, After the first harvest in 1621, the Pilgrims broke bread, gave thanks, and celebrated in Plymouth, observing the first Thanksgiving thanks to the generosity and support of the Wampanoag people; and Whereas, During the American Revolution in November 1777, the Continental Congress proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving. Samuel Adams, a son of Massachusetts, …
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Sections: Beacon Hill News
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Methuen’s Mayor Neil Perry Coat Drive Collects 2,000 Coats for Those in Need
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The Methuen Police Department’s annual coat drive—renamed this year as the Mayor Neil Perry Coat Drive in honor of the late leader—collected 2,000 coats for those in need. For the last few years, in partnership with Debbie’s Treasure Chest, the department has been collecting coats for those in need during October and November. This past Sunday, Debbie’s Treasure Chest staff …
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Buttonwoods Museum Festival of Trees Opens Friday with Candlelight Tour of the John Ward House
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The Festival of Trees at Buttonwoods Museum kicks off the season Friday night with a first night viewing of the many trees and wreaths on display followed by a Candlelight Tour of the John Ward House. The annual fundraiser to help maintain the museum properties and pay for educational programs for all ages, opens at 5 p.m., at Buttonwoods Museum, …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Merrimack Valley Credit Union Food Drives Help Local Pantries; Toy Drive Now Underway
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During October and November, Merrimack Valley Credit Union held its annual food drive in each of its 19 retail branch locations, supporting organizations from southern New Hampshire to the south coast of Massachusetts. Branches collected nonperishable food items in celebration of the season of giving. Branch managers and their teams were encouraged to choose organizations that operate in their areas …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Region
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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
- Colleen Joanne (Whiteley) Plumley
- Gloria C. (Ursano) LaBonte
- Joe ‘Oh’ Graham
- Dorothy C. Morin
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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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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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.
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“Alice’s Restaurant Massacree,” by Arlo Guthrie. Thanksgiving tradition. The song is named for Alice May Brock. Who died a week ago, Nov. 21, at the age of 83 at The Lily House hospice in Wellfleet. Song follows local news at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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- 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.
- “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree,” by Arlo Guthrie. Thanksgiving tradition. The song is named for Alice May Brock. Who died a week ago, Nov. 21, at the age of 83 at The Lily House hospice in Wellfleet. Song follows local news at 5 p.m.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Friday’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: City Councilor John A. Michitson and Clare Fortune-Lad discusses National AIDS Memorial Quilt panels on display at Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill.
- 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.
- All Request Friday Night: Chris Porter, live, 6:15 p.m. Call 978-374-1900.
- Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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