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97.9 WHAV ♦ March 07, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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First with the Most Talked About News
Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service provides consistent and timely coverage of local news. Tune in to 97.9 WHAV for breaking news when it happens.
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More local news, more news that matters and more timely.
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If you are already a current donor or member, the community thanks you for keeping them informed.
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Complete Local News Below
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New Traffic Pattern on Haverhill’s Basiliere Bridge After Repairs to Keep it Safe Until Replacement
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A new traffic pattern is in place on the Pfc. Ralph T. Basiliere Bridge, with two northbound lanes and one southbound lane carrying Route 125 traffic over the Merrimack River. Following work last weekend, barriers now restrict southbound traffic between Haverhill and the city’s Bradford section to reduce weight on its outer edge. Installation of remaining beams were aimed at …
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Whittier Tech Senior Curtis Becomes Youngest, Licensed Wastewater Plant Operator in State
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Kayden Curtis, a Haverhill senior at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, recently passed the Massachusetts Municipal Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Exam, making him the youngest licensed wastewater operator in the state. Curtis, who has been working on co-op at the Merrimac Wastewater Treatment Facility, took the state exam on his 18th birthday, successfully earning his certification. His work supervisor …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Poet Comeau Tells a Cautionary Tale in His Latest, ‘Unfinished Story’
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Editor’s note: Haverhill native and poet Raymond F. Comeau recently released a poem he calls “Unfinished Story.” Comeau reaches into history to tell a cautionary tale of a king’s abuse of power that turns, in his words, “followers into serfs.” The poem begs the question, Will the subjects of the crown rise up and take back their inherent rights? Adding …
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Judge Gives Derry, N.H. Man Six-Year Prison Sentence for Supplying Merrimack Valley Dealers
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A 29-year-old Derry, N.H., man accused of supplying area drug dealers with large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison. Cote Colby was sentenced in Boston by U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley to six years in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release. Nearly two years ago, Colby was …
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Buttonwoods Museum Offers Early St. Patrick’s Day Learning for Children in Grades K-4
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Buttonwoods Museum plans an early St. Patrick’s Day celebration with a learning experience for children in kindergarten through fourth grade. Participants will learn about Celtic myths and legends and get a chance to make a St. Patrick’s Day craft Wednesday, March 12, at 1 p.m., at the museum, 240 water St., Haverhill. The cost is $5 per child. No pre-registration …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Riverwalk Innovation District Collecting Wheelchairs All Month for Restoration, Distribution
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Riverwalk Innovation District is having a wheelchair drive this month on behalf of Joni and Friends “Wheels for the World” program. Each year, an estimated 75,000 wheelchairs are thrown away in the United States, while 20 million people worldwide desperately need them. The Riverwalk team will again collect manual, adult and pediatric wheelchairs and wheelchair footrests. Wheelchairs may be dropped …
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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
- Donna Marie Timney, 65
- Nancy J. Drapeau, 78
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: Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Josie Daigle of Sweet Paws Rescue.
- 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. Guest: Rep. Ryan Hamilton.
- 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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