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97.9 WHAV ♦ April 11, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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First With the Most Talked About News
The biggest, most far-reaching local news stories of the day, week, month and year break first on WHAV.
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What’s talked about, showing up in social media and all the buzz at coffee shops began with aggressive news reporting, objectivity and community commitment from WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service.
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WHAV News—on-air, online, everywhere.
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Whittier Tech Adopts $32.4 Million Budget; All 11 Communities Agree to Study New School
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Whittier Regional Vocational Technical School will operate on a $32.4 million budget next school year, 3.29% higher than the current budget, after its School Committee approved it Wednesday without any formal public comment. Chair Scott W. Wood Jr. opened the required public hearing, held as a special meeting prior to the regular School Committee session, and then a minute later …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Haverhill Mayor Barrett to Deliver State of the City Address April 22 From City Hall
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Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett is preparing to give her first State of the City address. The mayor, who was sworn in January of 2024 as the city’s first female chief executive, will outline the city’s accomplishments in the past year, provide updates on ongoing projects and list her priorities in the year ahead, according a press release. Barrett will …
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District Attorney Releases Name of 71-Year-Old Found Dead Last Week in Merrimack River
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The dead man recovered last week from the Merrimack River in Haverhill has been identified as a 71-year-old Lowell man, but no theories have yet been released publicly about what may have happened. As WHAV reported previously, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker said North Andover Fire Department launched a boat and recovered the man a week ago Wednesday …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Reps. Vargas’ and Rogers’ Data Privacy Bill Takes Heat From Lawyer Representing Big Tech
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By Alison Kuznitz Some Democratic lawmakers Wednesday clashed Wednesday with an attorney representing such tech companies as Amazon, Google, Netflix and Meta as Haverhill Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Rep. David Rogers pushed their bill for greater data privacy protections for Bay State residents. Vargas and Rogers pitched their proposal, dubbed the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, as a top priority …
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Sections: Beacon Hill News, Haverhill
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Northshoremen Perform Barbershop-Style Benefit for Friends of Groveland Council on Aging
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The Northshoremen, described as an a cappella group singing in Barbershop-style, close four-part harmony, perform in a benefit Friday night for the Friends of Groveland Council on Aging. The local, acapella men’s chorus sings Friday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m., at Elmer S. Bagnall School, 253 School St., Groveland. Tickets are $15 per person and will be sold at the …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Gallagher Joins Downey Law Group and DLG Closing as Real Estate Lawyer
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Attorney Arianna A. Gallagher recently joined Downey Law Group and DLG Closing, a law practice based in Topsfield and Haverhill. Gallagher, a Boxford native now of Newburyport, is an experienced real estate lawyer in both residential and commercial property transactions, having practiced law since 2014. She graduated from Massachusetts School of Law in 2014, and is licensed to practice in …
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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
- Thomas W. Forrestall, 73
- Diane Lynn (Davis) Hudson, 85
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. 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.
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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