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97.9 WHAV ♦ June 02, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Mayor Honors Seven for Bravery During Random, Stabbing Attack in April
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(Additional photograph below.) Joseph Arsenault was just finishing up breakfast with his friends, Peter Carbone and Steve Comei, at their favorite diner on a lazy Saturday morning when a man wielding a knife burst through the door, first attacking Arsenault and then Carbone. Thanks to the quick thinking of the staff and patrons of Mark’s Diner in Haverhill’s Railroad Square, …
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Police Use Tech, Specialized Vehicle to Find Two Lost After-Dark in Winnekenni Park
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All turned out well for two people who hiked into Haverhill’s 700-acre Winnekenni Park, but found themselves a bit panicked after they became lost after dark. Haverhill police officers were able to locate the older adults relatively quickly using technology and the department’s all-terrain vehicle, known as a Gator, during the May 17 incident. Capt. Garrett Sarfde said police were …
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North Andover Firefighter Deschenes, 54, Dies Unexpectedly
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An active-duty North Andover firefighter has died unexpectedly after a medical emergency at his home. The death of 54-year-old Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes was reported Friday morning by Fire Chief John Weir and Deputy Chief Graham Rowe. They said Deschenes died at a local hospital. He is survived by his wife and two children “Jeff Deschenes brought the North Andover Fire …
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Public Meetings This Week: Haverhill Schools Consider AI, Diversity Policies; Council Budget Reviews
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The public has opportunities to shape policy this week as various Haverhill boards meet. In the interest of transparency in government, WHAV provides this list of upcoming meetings every week. The Haverhill School Committee’s Policy Subcommittee meets online to decide whether to recommend to the full committee a proposed artificial intelligence policy as well as changes to a proposed “Belonging …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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NFI Offers ‘Kick Off to Summer’ Fun Fair
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Kids of all ages are invited to NFI HOPE’s “Kick Off To Summer” fun fair. Program Director Charlie Manzi said local nonprofit organizations have been invited to participate. “We are focusing on kids with this event,” he said. The fair will feature outdoor games and food including hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy. Pridestar Trinity EMS will be on hand …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Haverhill Bank Promotes Shaw to President and COO
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A local banking veteran earned promotion to the post of president and chief operating officer at Haverhill Bank this month. Gregory J. Shaw, who delivers more than 32 years of experience—nearly 25 years in the Haverhill market—most recently served as executive vice president and chief operating officer for the bank. Thomas L. Mortimer, who remains Haverhill Bank’s chief executive officer …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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- Valentine J. “Val” Kozak, 82
- Brian John Lorance, 39
- John M. Barysauskas, 71
- Robert J. Gordon, 82
- Herbert F. Morgan Jr., 75
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: 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.
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Fortune Business Update: Hosted by Geoffrey Colvin, 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.
- 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: Sen. Barry R. Finegold 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.
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Fortune Business Update: Hosted by Geoffrey Colvin, 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.
- Haverhill City Council: Live, 7 p.m.
- Dimension X: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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