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Haverhill
End of Year Drive Determines Future of Local News; NewsMatch Doubles Donations Through Dec. 31
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Democracy needs you. News needs you. WHAV’s most important fundraiser ever is nearing an end. Thank you to those who recognize the importance of keeping everyone informed, holding power accountable, shedding light on what lurks in the dark and giving those doing good the attention they deserve. Before that New Year’s cheer, please keep in mind your new or extra contribution to nonprofit WHAV is matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 by NewsMatch and new monthly donations are matched 12 times!
Region
Podcast: Aulson Explains Goats Stay Warm and Amuse Themselves with Discarded Christmas Trees
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Those looking for a different way to dispose of a Christmas tree, have some fun with goats and help the homeless at the same time, Goats to Go in Georgetown has a solution. As WHAV reported earlier, Goats to Go is collecting Christmas trees and making a party of it for the seventh year on Saturday, Jan. 11. Michelle Aulson of Goats to Go last week visited WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, and noted how goats and Christmas trees are good for each other. “So goats, especially if they are eating, they are staying warm.
Haverhill
WHAV Continues Christmas Eve Tradition with Stories, Carols and Old-Time Shows
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A longtime WHAV tradition continues tonight with extended Christmas programming. It all begins after the 6 p.m. local news with the reading of “The Night the Wolves Came to Christmas,” written by Georgetown author Richard F. Zapf. The story will also be repeated following the 9 a.m. local news Christmas morning. Holiday music follows until old-time radio favorites begin at 8 p.m. with comedian Fred Allen portraying Santa Claus who is discouraged by commercialism on “Town Hall Tonight” from 1937. The show also features faux rival comedian Jack Benny.
Haverhill
‘Let it Snow’ Dollars for Local News
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“Oh, the weather outside is frightful…”
Those words from “Let It Snow!” are part of WHAV’s long heritage. Vaughn Monroe was the first artist to record the song and he sang it in person at opening of WHAV’s new studios this month 77 years ago. As WHAV News reported then, the baritone sang before a lobby of almost 300 screaming “bobby sockers.”
WHAV was founded by local news people and needs your support to continue this legacy of service. Until Dec. 31, new or increased contributions to WHAV are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 by NewsMatch.
Beacon Hill News
Podcast: In WHAV Interview, Minority Leader Tarr Says Watch for How $4 Billion Jobs Bill Rolls Out
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State Sen. Bruce E. Tarr says there are many positives in the recently approved $4 billion economic development bill, but there’s more ahead in January that will shape how the borrowing bill takes effect. Making an appearance on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, Tarr explains the next move is that of Gov. Maura T. Healey. “What I often say is that the legislature writes the menu and the governor decides what she wants to eat, so it’s a two-step process.”
Tarr, who serves as senate minority leader and whose district includes such area towns as Groveland, North Andover and West Newbury, also delivers a word of caution. “I would remind people that a lot of the money we passed in that bill is bond money, which means that the legislature passing the bill is the first step and the administration deciding which things to spend on is the second step. So, we’ll be looking forward to working with the administration on that.
Haverhill
Giving to WHAV Means Supporting Local News Everywhere
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There are only a few weeks left to ensure local news coverage in the year ahead. Until Dec. 31, new or increased contributions to nonprofit WHAV are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 by NewsMatch. What’s more, new monthly donations are matched 12 times! If you’ve been putting off a donation, consider this: WHAV breaks stories first that are later picked up by newspapers, online sites and other media.
Haverhill
Support Local News Reporting and Double Your Impact Today on #GivingTuesday
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It’s #GivingTuesday! Support WHAV’s local news today and your donation is eligible to be doubled by NewsMatch. Giving Tuesday unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world, while NewsMatch is a powerful collaborative fundraising movement to support independent journalism. New or increased contributions to nonprofit WHAV are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000! What’s more, new monthly donations are matched 12 times!
Haverhill
Support Nonprofit Local News Tomorrow on #GivingTuesday
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Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday and another chance to support local news from Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. For the first time, donations are eligible to be doubled by NewsMatch. It’s a powerful combination: Giving Tuesday unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world, while NewsMatch is a powerful collaborative fundraising movement to support independent journalism. New or increased contributions to nonprofit WHAV are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000! What’s more, new monthly donations are matched 12 times!