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97.9 WHAV ♦ April 10, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Stranger Pays for Hundreds of Meals at Haverhill’s Upper Main Street McDonald’s
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Hungry customers ordering an afternoon snack at the Haverhill McDonald’s on upper Main Street Wednesday got a big surprise when cashier Jaydon Gierbolini told them to keep their money. Thanks to the donation of several thousand dollars from a stranger, franchise owner David Yee and his daughter Christine Yee, gave away 356 meals to anyone who stepped up to the counter …
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Haverhill Spells Out Water Restrictions and Penalties as Drought Conditions Ease
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While conditions have improved thanks to recent rainy weather, Haverhill residents with lawns, gardens and trees still face restrictions on watering. Mayor Melinda E. Barrett spelled told city councilors Tuesday night what residents can expect after, as WHAV reported at the time, wide-ranging restrictions were imposed a month ago. “We have been a little fortunate, although people probably don’t like …
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Emmaus’ Murphy to Retire After 38 Years; At the Helm Since 2001
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Jeanine Murphy, who has served Haverhill’s Emmaus for 38 years, retires this fall. Murphy took over as chief executive officer since 2001 when the agency that provides shelter and housing was in financial peril. The nonprofit, according to its board of directors, was “saddled with severe debt, threatened with the loss of grants for a new multimillion-dollar family shelter, upside …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Diggs and Payano Chair Public Hearing on Healey’s $62 billion Budget Plan; Receive Pleas for Aid
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By Chris Lisinski The Joint Ways and Means Committee Tuesday heard please from the public as it wrapped up its review of Gov. Maura T. Healey’s $62 billion budget plan for the year that begins July 1. Rep. Kip A. Diggs and Sen. Pavel M. Payano, who represents Lawrence, Methuen and Haverhill, chaired the more than five hours of public …
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Sections: Beacon Hill News, Region
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History of the Printing Press Topic of Museum of Printing Lecture Saturday
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The History of the Printing Press is the topic of a lecture this Saturday afternoon at Haverhill’s Museum of Printing. Museum President Frank Romano describes the invention of the printing press and how it evolved during the talk Saturday, April 12, at 1 p.m., at the museum, 15 Thornton Ave., Haverhill. Attendees will receive a free copy of Hoe’s “History …
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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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Today’s Obituaries
- Gloria E. (Sanchez) Soto, 88
- Germania Acosta, 81
- Ronald J. “Ron” Cocolin, 83
- Christos A. “Chris” Folopoulos, 66
- Beatrice (Manetti) Spera, 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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Thank you to WHAV listeners and readers who help pay for original local news reporting that is shared with the community.
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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: Michael Thompson, Haverhill SCORE Volunteer and Jimmy Carbone of the Pentucket Kiwanis Club.
- 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. Guest: Pentucket Regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew.
- 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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