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97.9 WHAV ♦ August 08, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Three School Committee Members Say They Support Living Wages for ESPs; Some Question Sincerity
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Negotiators representing Haverhilll schools’ education support professionals say they welcome a pay raise endorsement from three members of the Haverhill School Committee, but want to see if “there is any teeth to it.” School Committee members Scott W. Wood Jr., Toni Sapienza-Donais and Maura Ryan-Ciardiello said in release Monday they are calling for higher pay for the district’s approximately 230 …
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Mayor Honors Late Walter Ryan, the Sportswriter That Coined the ‘Hillies’ Name Decades Ago
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The man, credited with coining the term “Hillies” as early as the 1940s to represent Haverhill’s athletes and residents, was remembered Friday during a City Hall ceremony with three generations of his family. Walter A. Ryan, Haverhill Gazette sports editor and WHAV on-air contributor from 1943 until his untimely death at age 52 in 1966, was honored by Mayor James …
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Hear His Story: After 55 Years, Haverhill Vietnam Veteran Alder Receives Purple Heart
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(Additional photograph below.) It took 55 years, but Haverhill Vietnam veteran Kevin G. Alder received his Purple Heart Saturday in recognition of injuries he suffered as a U.S. Marine on patrol in Quảng Nam province. Alder’s wife Paulette pinned on the Purple Heart after a coalition of veterans and local helpers worked together to secure the solemn distinction in time …
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Three on Cocaine Dealing Involving Drugs Allegedly Stored in Methuen
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Three men made court appearances Friday in connection with alleged cocaine dealing involving a Methuen residence. Forty-three-year-old Leonardo Lara and 41-year-old Leandro Martinez, both of Lawrence, and 42-year-old Merced Navarro-Morfin of Lunenberg were indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. They were charged last Thursday. Acting U.S. Attorney …
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Writers Share Their Summer Stories Aug. 17 at Whittier Birthplace
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Poets, musicians, comedians and short-story writers are among the people who will share their stories as part of a Summer Stories event at Whittier Birthplace. Storytellers interested in presenting are asked to email [email protected] to reserve a slot. Open mic will follow if time allows. Thursday, Aug. 17, is the final story-telling event this summer, taking place from 6-8 p.m., …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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EforAll Merrimack Valley to Award Cash Prizes During Thursday Business Pitch Contest
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Those with new ideas for launching a business are invited to make a pitch this Thursday and possibly win up to $1,000. Early-stage entrepreneurs looking to gain exposure and feedback on their business ideas are invited to take part in EforAll Merrimack Valley’s “All Ideas Pitch Contest.” Prizes are $1,000 for the grand prize winner, $750 for second place and …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Region
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Former Northern Essex Community College Dean of Student Affairs Landry Dies at 86
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Norman J. Landry, 86, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 4, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Rose Elaine (Shepard) Landry, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Landry was born in New Bedford, Dece. 16, 1936, and was the son of the late Roland J. and Lillian B. (Dumoulin) Landry. Growing up, …
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Today’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m.
- 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.
- 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: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
- Haverhill City Council: Live, 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Wednesday’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m.
- 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.
- 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: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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