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97.9 WHAV ♦ May 30, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Complete local news below.
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At Month’s End, Remember to Support…
Local News Without ‘Fear or Favor’
The long-held standard of journalism ethics and integrity was eloquently defined in 1896 by New York Times Publisher Adolph Ochs.
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It is unfortunately common in these times for audiences to try to discern whether a news outlet is taking sides. As Ochs laid it out, though, WHAV’s approach is to “give the news impartially, without fear or favor, regardless of party, sect, or interest involved.”
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WHAV also acknowledges it is also the job of journalists and publishers to call out ethical and legal lapses of which they become aware in the course of diligent news reporting. These tenets are spelled out for all to see in WHAV’s mission.
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“WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, strengthens local democracy, promotes civic engagement and holds government accountable by reporting accurate, reliable and trustworthy information on-air, online, everywhere.”
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If you support this vision and are not already a donor, try a Voluntary WHAV Local News Subscription at Home or Work. See the options here.
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Haverhill Fire Department’s Expected Overtime Costs Rise Because of Hiring, Staffing Policy
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The projected nearly $3 million overtime budget for the Haverhill Fire Department for the year starting July 1 and its overall impact on an anticipated tax increase drew questions from city councilors Thursday night. Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien said his department requires $2,945,000 to cover shifts of fire fighters who are out sick or on vacation. It is up …
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Haverhill and North Andover Green Teams Win State Recognition
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Schools in Haverhill and North Andover were recently recognized by the state for hosting Green Team classes with each participating student receiving a “Bee the Change” pollinator seed packet. They include Marigold Montessori School and Green Team leader Jennifer Khalsa Shimmel of Haverhill. North Andover prize winners were Sargent Elementary, Courtney Ahearn; Atkinson Elementary School, Mandi Imasogie; Franklin Elementary School, …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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As Reported Earlier
Lawrence General Seeks to Eliminate Emergency Hospital Beds in Haverhill
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Editor’s Analysis: Lawrence General Hospital’s apparent leadership chaos and ongoing communication missteps is doing little to build confidence among elected leaders, employees and the public in Haverhill and Methuen. This is not a private matter since millions in public dollars were placed in peril when the former Steward hospitals went under Lawrence General’s umbrella last October. Lawrence General claims it …
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Sections: Haverhill, Health
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Podcast: MeVA to Increase Frequency of Bus Trips Throughout Merrimack Valley
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Beginning in July the frequency of bus service between Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen and Lowell will increase during the week. Merrimack Valley Transit, or MeVA Administrator Noah S. Berger, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast program,” said beginning Monday, July 7, the bus will run every 20 minutes. Currently, service is provided every 30 minutes to Methuen, Lawrence and …
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Sections: Region, What's On?
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Foundation Again Names Pentucket Regional Schools Among Best Communities for Music Education
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Pentucket Regional School District was recently recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the Best Communities for Music Education for a fifth consecutive year. Pentucket Regional was one of 22 schools across Massachusetts to receive the honor of being included on the list. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Weather Forces Cancellation of Whittier Birthplace Cultural Arts Day
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Predicted heavy rain has caused the cancellation of the Cultural Arts Day scheduled for tomorrow, May 31, at Whittier Birthplace, 305 Whittier Road. The annual outdoor event was to feature artists in a variety of mediums. Director Kaleigh Pare Shaughnessy said the forecast wasn’t in their favor to host an outdoor event. Tours of the historic house are available by prior …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Used Bike Sale Saturday to Benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Riverside Cycle’s Haverhill location is hosting a used bike sale Saturday to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. About 45 used bicycles in a variety of sizes will be for sale in as-is condition. Prices range from $50 to $300 each. Owner Tom Reinke said the shop chose Dana-Farber because of the long commitment of its Riverside Rockets Team to …
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Downey Law Group Offers Free Estate Planning Seminar June 12
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Downey Law Group/DLG Closing is presenting a free seminar in June on “The Essentials of Estate Planning and Navigating the Massachusetts Estate Tax.” Topics include planning to fit individual needs, how to navigate the Massachusetts estate tax and deduction planning for married couples whose assets total more than $2 million. The seminar, led by attorney Aubrie L. Gallagher, takes place …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Region
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- Sandra P. (Ramsey) Sterling, 87
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: Haverhill City Downtown Events Coordinator Hailey Pearson discusses Haverhill Pride Parade and Art Walk.
- 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.
- Fortune Business Update: Hosted by Geoffrey Colvin, 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
- Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
- 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. Guests: Interim Emmaus CEO Al Hanscom and Marketing and Events Coordinator Sydney Mercado and Haverhill Cultural Council Chair John Hassan.
- 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.
- Fortune Business Update: Hosted by Geoffrey Colvin, 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
- Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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