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97.9 WHAV ♦ December 05, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill DPW Director Says City Water is Safe; Apologizes for Lead Service Line Letters
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Haverhill water is safe to drink, despite worrying letters sent to some resident about lead concerns. Speaking before the City Council Tuesday night, Haverhill Public Works Director Robert E. Ward apologized for letters about possible lead in drinking water service lines. He said, “In hindsight, we probably should have got out in front of the notification and done some things …
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N.H. State Police Say Haverhill Men Sought to Throw Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine From Car Window
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Two Haverhill men were arrested after a traffic stop on Interstate 95 by the New Hampshire State Police Narcotics Investigations Unit after bags, believed to contain fentanyl and crack cocaine, were thrown from the car. Announced Wednesday, N.H. State Troopers say they stopped a driver last Friday for speeding on I-95 in Portsmouth. During the stop, police allege a passenger, …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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Haverhill’s Ferreira to Perform Tonight During Boston Common Tree Lighting, Live on TV
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Haverhill tenor Neal Ferreira is among those performing tonight at the ceremony surrounding the lighting of Boston’s official 2024 Christmas tree at Boston Common. Ferreira will be with other Commonwealth Shakespeare Company performing scenes from the upcoming presentation of “A Christmas Carol.” Scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., and broadcast live starting at 7 on WCVB Channel 5, Ferreira portrays …
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Grand Jury Indicts 24-Year-Old in Connection with 2017 Death of High School Basketball Player
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A former Lawrence man was charged Wednesday with first degree murder in connection with the 2017 shooting death of an 18-year-old high school student. Twenty-four-year-old Robert Severino was indicted Wednesday by an Essex County grand jury for the murder of Juan Espinal of Lawrence, said Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker. Severino was arrested in Worcester and arraigned in …
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HOPE Task Force Presents ‘Brighter Days Ahead’ at Winter Recovery Event Dec. 9
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Diana Teel shares her recovery journey when the Haverhill Outreach Prevention and Education Task Force hosts “Brighter Days Ahead” at its Winter Recovery Event next Monday. Aimed at adults, the forum offers free Narcan and a Narcan training workshop along with community recovery resources. There will be food and grab bags an opportunity for participants to craft their own holiday …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Salem Animal Rescue League Hosts Winter Carnivale and $2,500 Shopping Spree Raffle
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The Salem Animal Rescue League’s Winter Carnivale, featuring an artisan chocolate tasting, live and silent auctions, carnival games, dancing and more, is set for Friday night. There will be food and drinks, a selfie station, contests and a $2,500 Holiday Shopping Spree Raffle. Raffle tickets are $20 each, with a total of 500 tickets available. The winner will be drawn …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Driscoll to Address Area Mayors and Town Managers at Merrimack Valley Chamber Breakfast
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Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll will be the featured speaker when area mayors and town managers discuss the year ahead during a Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast next month. Confirmed participants, to date, are Amesbury Mayor Kassandra Gove, Andover Town Manager Andrew Flanagan, Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett and North Andover Town Manager Melissa Rodrigues. Others on the invitation …
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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
- Ronald C. “Ron” Randall
- Pauline M. Daigle
- Marilyn J. Perry
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: Rep. Adrianne Ramos, 14th Essex District.
- 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.
- 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: Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Sen. Bruce E. Tarr.
- 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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