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97.9 WHAV ♦ January 06, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Auditor Says ‘Direct Correlation’ Between Agency Failures and Near-Closing of Holy Family Hospital
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Failures by a state agency may have prevented regulators from taking steps to avert the crisis surrounding Holy Family Hospital and other Steward Health Care hospitals. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office said Friday there is a “direct correlation” between inaction by the state’s Center for Health Information and Analysis and the closing of hospitals. The routine audit of the agency, …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Paré Makes History as Interim Haverhill Deputy Police Chief While Doherty Attends FBI Academy
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Haverhill Police Capt. Meaghan Paré is temporarily filling in as Deputy Police Chief Stephen J. Doherty Jr. trains at an FBI Academy over the next few months. Paré was sworn as interim deputy police chief Friday morning by City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright during a ceremony in the mayor’s office attended by Mayor Melinda E. Barrett and Police Chief Robert …
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Breezeline Readying Haverhill for Internet, TV and Voice; Wiring Underway in Northern Part of City
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Breezeline continues to make progress wiring the city for, what it describes as, its internet, TV and voice fiber optic service. Installers from Brookfield, Vt.-based Eustis Cable Enterprises was placing cable last week along the entire length of Concord Street in Haverhill, part of a $28 to $30 million buildout. In September of 2022, Breezeline Director of Government Affairs Francis …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Overnight Demolition Begins of Parts of I-495 Bridges Over Route 28
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Interstate 495 traffic is following a new pattern today in the Lawrence and Andover areas as demolition begins on portions of the bridges over Route 28. Lanes were scheduled to begin closing Sunday night, while detours go into use overnight from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning for approximately three weeks. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said there …
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Trahan Takes Oath of Office as She Begins Fourth Term in U.S. House of Representatives
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan Friday began her fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrat Trahan, representing Massachusetts’ 3rd Congressional District, was first elected in 2018 to succeed retiring Congresswoman Niki Tsongas. “I’m honored to continue representing the district that means everything to me—the place where my grandparents first settled as immigrants in search of opportunity, where I was born …
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Haverhill Public Library Offers Gentle Flow Yoga with Taylor Gillette
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“Gentle Flow Yoga” with instructor Taylor Gillette begins Monday night at the Haverhill Public Library. The library says the “slow and thoughtful practice at room temperature will include yogic breathing, meditation, standing, seated, supine and balancing postures, ending with a deep relaxation.” All levels are welcomed and no experience is necessary. A yoga mat is required and those with props, …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Updated: Haverhill Rotary Club Offers Bocce Ball Bash Feb. 8 in Methuen
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The Rotary Club of Haverhill plans a Bocce Ball Bash Feb. 8 with prizes not only for performance but also for creative outfits. The tournament features a buffet dinner for players of all skills and non-players alike, and there will be awards for first, second and third place as well as a special prize for the best team outfit or …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill, Region
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Today’s Obituaries
- Cyndilou “Lou” Brignac
- Richard Joseph “Dick” Barbeau
- Sandra J. Grandmaison
- Juan J. Guillermo
- Bertha Hurni
- Clementina LaCarubba
- Richard A. Rosengard
- Thomas E. Vlack
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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There’s So Much Going On
As someone who follows local news presented by 97.9 WHAV, you surely have noticed the ever-growing number of important stories and events presented daily.
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Whether it is pent up demand or a new trend, the numbers of events and critical happenings also have grown substantially. And, only WHAV reliably covers these developments.
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WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, seeks to keep you abreast of what’s happening, but your voluntary subscription support is needed. If you’re not already a member subscriber, consider a monthly subscription by reviewing the many giving options at WHAV.
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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. Guest: Jimmy Carbone of the Pentucket Kiwanis Club.
- 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.
Tuesday’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: Sen. Barry R. Finegold and Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta.
- 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.
- Haverhill City Council: Live, 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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