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Beloved Haverhill High’s ‘Coach O’ Dies at 85, Calling Hours to be Held at HHS

Beloved Haverhill High’s ‘Coach O’ Dies at 85, Calling Hours to be Held at HHS
A former Haverhill High School coach and athletic director who died Tuesday will have his calling hours Sunday in the school he called home for decades. The Haverhill School Committee Thursday night approved use of the Haverhill High gymnasium for Haverhill Athletic Hall of Famer R. John “Coach O” Ottaviani’s calling hours. Mayor Melinda E. Barrett called the move “very …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Regional News

Seeking Elected Office in Plaistow? Make Your Interest Known by Jan. 31

Seeking Elected Office in Plaistow? Make Your Interest Known by Jan. 31
Those seeking public office in Plaistow, N.H., have until the end of the month to declare their candidacies. Among available seats include two, three-year terms on the Board of Selectmen and one, three-year-term as town clerk. Incumbents Darrell Britton and Jonathan Gifford hold the selectmen’s seats and Martha L. Fowler currently serves as town clerk. Other elected offices include three, …

Sections: Region

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Those Registering Boats in New Hampshire Now Require Payment Decal

Those Registering Boats in New Hampshire Now Require Payment Decal
It may not be top of mind this time of year, but those who will be registering boats in New Hampshire now must display a secondary decal indicating payment to use state waterways. Beginning this year, registrants will receive two sets of decals that must be displayed on each side of the bow. The new decals are reflective and round. …

Sections: Region

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Community Spotlight

Museum of Printing in Haverhill Offers Industry-Related Film Festival Saturday

Museum of Printing in Haverhill Offers Industry-Related Film Festival Saturday
The public may use one medium of communication to learn about another this Saturday at Haverhill’s Museum of Printing. A “Printing Film Festival” shows promotional films from industry suppliers as well as snippets from Hollywood movies and other events, curated by President Frank Romano. It takes place Saturday, Jan. 25, at noon, at the Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave., …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Chamber Members to Network Feb. 6 at Aspen Hill Rehab

Merrimack Valley Chamber Members to Network Feb. 6 at Aspen Hill Rehab
Haverhill’s Aspen Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center hosts members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Business Networking Mixer on the first Thursday in February. Besides networking, those attending may nibble appetizers and have an opportunity to win a door prize. The mixer takes place Thursday, Feb. 6, from 5-7 p.m., at Aspen Hill Rehabilitation, 190 North Ave., …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill

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Obituaries New Updated Section

Today’s Obituaries

  • Nancy A. Doe
  • R. John “Coach O” Ottaviani
  • Pauline Harian
Featuring listings from all Haverhill funeral homes:
  • 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: Christine Kwitchoff discusses “Let's Hike Haverhill” and Haverhill Bank Vice President Compliance Liz Cronin.
  • 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.
  • Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • 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.
  • Luke Slaughter of Tombstone: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

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. Guest: Greater Haverhill Chamber interim President and CEO Kate Martin and Sen. Pavel Payano.
  • 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.
  • Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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