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97.9 WHAV ♦ February 20, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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State Renews Grant to Creative Haverhill in Support of City’s Riverfront Cultural District
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Haverhill’s Riverfront Cultural District last week again secured $15,000 to encourage and promote arts and culture in downtown Haverhill. The district, which covers Washington and Wingate Streets, is administered by Creative Haverhill, was one of 58 statewide to share in $870,000 in Cultural District Investment Grants from the Mass Cultural Council. During an awards ceremony Friday at Merrimack Repertory Theatre …
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Feds, State Charge Alleged Gang Members Connected with Murders, Crime in Lynn, Lawrence, Haverhill
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More than two dozen members of a violent gang operating in Lawrence, Lynn, Boston and Haverhill face criminal charges in connection with murder, attempted murder and shootings. Federal and state officials said Wednesday, two members—ages 15 and 25—were charged with murder by Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker’s office. The rest will be charged in federal court. Acting U.S. …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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Methuen’s Beauregard Touts Improvements, Searles Preservation and Targets Energy Costs
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In his inaugural State of the City Address, Methuen Mayor David P. “D.J” Beauregard shared his vision for the city’s future after taking over from late Mayor Neil P. Perry, who died last year. “When we tragically and unexpectedly lost Mayor Perry last September, I was thrust into the role of acting mayor, a responsibility I likened to jumping onto …
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Plaistow, N.H., Seeks Old Home Day Volunteers; Next Meeting March 12
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Volunteers are being sought for June’s Old Home Day in Plaistow, N.H. The town is looking for volunteers to help plan this year’s Old Home Day, scheduled for Saturday, June 21, on the Town Green. Volunteers have a choice of activities and may join the committee and attend meetings. Old Home Day features vendors, food, games, a parade, musical and …
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Haverhill Lecture Saturday Tells How Historic Printing Press Helped Found America
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Printing on an English Common Press is the focus of a lecture and demonstration Saturday at Haverhill’s Museum of Printing. According to the museum, the English Common Press became the standard printing press worldwide after Gutenberg’s giant screw press. Most came from England and populated colonial print shops. Museum President Frank Romano tells the story and the work it produced …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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This program is supported in part by a grant from the Haverhill Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Reissman Joins Mutual Holding Company of Pentucket Bank and Newburyport Bank
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Lynda Reissman recently joined River Run Bancorp, parent of Pentucket Bank and Newburyport Bank, as senior vice president, chief retail officer. Reissman is responsible for leading the bank’s community-based retail network, overseeing sales, service, product development, compliance and leveraging technology to meet customer needs. She will report to Jamie Thompson, senior executive vice president and chief credit officer. “Our retail …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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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
- Bernice B. Antoniewicz
- David N. Adams
- Marion “Molly” (Meek) Demarais
- Marlene E. (Deschenes) Kennedy
- Patricia J. Paquette
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: George Peters discusses the new “Pinacle” at Harbor Place and Haverhill Promise Director Jessica Kallin.
- 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: Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright and Haverhill Woofstock Organizer Cyndie Morgan.
- 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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