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97.9 WHAV ♦ December 06, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Northern Essex Community College Cannabis Education Program Opens Fall Registration
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Northern Essex Community College opens registration Monday for its final cohort of the year for a nine-week cannabis education program. Green Flower, a California-based company that specializes in cannabis education has partnered with more than 60 colleges and universities nationwide since 2014, including Haverhill’s own Northern Essex. The company offers three certificate programs in cultivation, retail and extraction and product …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Leaf, Organic Waste Curbside Pickup Saturday in Haverhill
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Haverhill’s final leaf and organic waste pickup at the curb takes place Saturday. The city accepts leaves, grass clippings, pumpkins, mums, gourds, corn stalks and hay bales for collection. Residents may place waste in open barrels or paper leaf bags by 6 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7. Plastic bags and brush or branches are not permitted. Brush may be dropped off …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Former Haverhill Man to Serve Up to 14 Years in Prison for Child Rape by Force
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A 56-year-old former Haverhill man was sentenced this week in Salem Superior Court to 13 to 14 years in state prison for rape of a child with force. Gjon Gjegji, now of Pelham, N.H., was found guilty by a jury last Sept. 27 of three counts of rape of a child, aggravated by age difference, and three counts of rape …
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West Newbury Police Accept Marine Corps Toys for Tots Donations
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The West Newbury Police Department is participating in this year’s Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. West Newbury Police Chief Michael Dwyer said the department will be collecting new, unwrapped and unopened toys for children of all ages through Dec. 12 at a collection box in the department’s lobby, 401 Main St., West Newbury. Toys can be dropped off at …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Weekend Features Buttonwoods Festival of Trees, Holiday Fairs, Shopping and Classical Concert
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It’s shaping up as a busy, seasonal weekend with a wide array of activities from Buttonwood Museum’s Festival of Trees to various gift fairs and even a hike. Here’s your guide to events. Buttonwoods Festival of Trees Buttonwoods Festival of Trees is open until 8 p.m., tonight, with $1 off admission for seniors, at 240 Water St., Haverhill. Events include …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill, Region
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Merrimack Valley YMCA Open New Child Care Center, Offering Infant Care for First Time
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The Merrimack Valley YMCA opened a new child care center Tuesday in collaboration with the Town of Andover and South Church, expanding to offer infant care for the first time. The YMCA partnered with the South Church to use the church’s renovated spaces for multiple child care rooms and can serve up to 36 children there. The Merrimack Valley YMCA …
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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
- Joyce Cohen
- Nancy J. Defeo (Hadley)
- Harry W. Takesian
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. 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.
Saturday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- 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.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
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Luke Slaughter of Tombstone: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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Sunday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- 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.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Let George Do It: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Monday’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. Ryan Hamilton and Haverhill Breakfast Exchange Club President Judy Riopelle.
- 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.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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