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97.9 WHAV ♦ February 28, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Lawrence General CEO’s Exit Takes Local Officials By Surprise; Hope for Former Holy Family Properties
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Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett said she was surprised by the abrupt leadership shakeup at Lawrence General Hospital yesterday but is optimistic it will not interfere with the continued integration of Holy Family Haverhill with the Lawrence-based hospital to create a regional health system for the Merrimack Valley. Lawrence General Hospital President and CEO Abha Agrawal stepped down after a …
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Sections: Haverhill, Health
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Three Whittier Middle School Configurations on the Table for Haverhill’s Future
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School Superintendent Margaret Marotta Thursday night briefed the Haverhill School Committee on the future of the John Greenleaf Whittier School, with three options on the table for the city to pursue. Marotta outlined possible school configurations after officials previously committed up to $1.2 million for a feasibility study for the replacement or renovation of the aging building, the first step …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill’s Mathurin to Receive Black Excellence Award at State House Ceremony
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Taina Mathurin, an interpreter for Urban Bridges and a volunteer with many Haverhill programs, will be presented Friday with the Black Excellence Award during a ceremony at the State House. Mathurin was nominated by state Rep. Andy X. Vargas on behalf of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Caucus. She works with Urban Bridges, a nonprofit organization in the Acre neighborhood …
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Person Most Credited with Saving Holy Family Hospital Resigns at Lawrence General
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The person most credited with salvaging Holy Family Hospital in Methuen and Haverhill following Steward Health Care’s bankruptcy has resigned at Lawrence General Hospital. Lawrence General Hospital President and CEO Abha Agrawal stepped down after a year on the job and just under five months after buying the Haverhill and Methuen campuses of Holy Family. Robin Hynds, a registered nurse …
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Sections: Haverhill, Health
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Northern Essex Community College to Honor Six at Third Annual Impact Awards in May
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Northern Essex Community College plans to honor six community servants in May for their lasting contributions to the college and its students during its third annual Impact Awards. Luis and Juan Yepez, first-generation Ecuadorian Americans who founded Mainstream Global and serve as chief executives, will be awarded the Community Partner Award. They are credited with providing financial support, mentorship and …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Haverhill Council of Aging Plans St. Patrick’s Lunch March 21
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The Haverhill Council of Aging is having a St. Patrick’s Luncheon with music by Joe Leary. Lunch and entertainment take place Friday, March 21, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. Required tickets are $20 each and reservations may be made by calling Paula at 978-374-2390, ext. 391.
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Merrimack Valley Credit Union, Methuen High Walk Students Through Credit for Life Fair
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Merrimack Valley Credit Union and Methuen High School teamed up for the sixth year to present a Credit for Life Fair to hundreds of graduating seniors. Credit for Life, a two-hour financial simulation, took place earlier this month at Klimas Field House at Methuen High School. Students selected a profession that best fits their post-graduation plans and received an estimated …
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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
- Reginald Axcell, 89
- Kathryn Marie (Lucey) Martin, 75
- Monique L. Moron, 97
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: Jillian Lemieux, Haverhill runner preparing for Boston Marathon.
- 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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Frontier Gentleman: 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.
- 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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