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97.9 WHAV ♦ March 03, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Sen. Payano Calls Lawrence General CEO Shift ‘Unexpected,’ But Confident in Future
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State Sen. Pavel M. Payano said he is concerned about last week’s leadership shakeup at Lawrence General Hospital, but confident the hospital is strong enough to withstand this latest challenge. “Lawrence General Hospital’s leadership change was unexpected and brings a period of transition at a critical time for healthcare in our region,” Payano said Saturday in an interview with WHAV. …
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Sections: Haverhill, Health, Region
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Haverhill School Administrators to Press for Increased Use of Bus Pass Swipe Program
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Haverhill school officials plan to double down on a bus pass program that so far has seen lukewarm success. Superintendent Margaret Marotta told School Committee members Thursday she’d prefer not to waste the investment, but instead encourage higher participation. “I think the swipe on, swipe off is incredibly important. Being the one who’s usually here in the late afternoon with …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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‘Leading with Lawrence’ Theme of 2nd Dominican Independence Day Breakfast
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Lawrence’s role as a “a cornerstone of Dominican leadership, resilience and progress was highlighted and local leaders honored last Thursday during the second annual Dominican Independence Day Breakfast. Sen. Pavel M. Payano, who represents Lawrence, Haverhill and Methuen, was among those hosting the event. He was joined by Lawrence Mayor Brian A. De Peña and Boston City Councilor At-Large Julia …
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Agreement Helps Northern Essex Community College Students Move on to Merrimack College
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A new joint admissions agreement between Northern Essex Community College and Merrimack College provides that students enrolling at the community college can be conditionally accepted at Merrimack at the same. The two schools said in a joint statement the plan gives Northern Essex students more seamless pathways to continue their education after graduating with associate degrees. Once a student graduates …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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‘Ashes to Go’ Drive-Up Wednesday Start of Lent at Atkinson Congregational Church
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Atkinson Congregational Church is having its “Ashes to Go” this Ash Wednesday, March 5. The offering, now in its eighth year, enables drivers to honor the start of Lent without leaving their car. They are able to drive into the church’s streetside parking lot to receive the imposition of ashes and a blessing from Pastor Jim Thomas. Drivers can also …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Today’s Obituaries
- Barbara R. Berg, 96
- Barbara Jane Holdsworth, 79
- Karen B. Greenfield, 68
- Anna M. Moreau, 67
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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You Benefit When Your Neighbor is Informed
“People not only don’t know what’s happening to them, they don’t even know that they don’t know.”
― Noam Chomsky
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We’ve all seen it. That friend on social media who spouts off about outdated news or just spreads rumors or misinformation.
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Save them from embarrassment by encouraging them to tune in 97.9 WHAV every weekday for accurate, reliable and trustworthy local news. Even better, remind them they can sign up for the free Wavelengths eNewspaper.
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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.
- 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: Amy Lacroix and Laurie Howe of Merrimack Valley Family Services 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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