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Veteran Puts Up $1,000 Reward for Tips on Theft at Haverhill’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Veteran Puts Up $1,000 Reward for Tips on Theft at Haverhill’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial
An anonymous donor is putting up a $1,000 award for information leading to the arrest and charges against thieves who took power tools, landscaping equipment and granite last week from Haverhill’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Mill Brook Park. The veteran-owned business contacted Ralph T. Basiliere, chairman of the Vietnam Veterans Ad Hoc Memorial Committee, with the reward offer. “The Commission …

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Campaign Notebook: Haverhill Chamber Plans Coffee with Haverhill Mayoral Candidates

Campaign Notebook: Haverhill Chamber Plans Coffee with Haverhill Mayoral Candidates
Residents have an opportunity to mingle with Haverhill’s mayoral candidates during, what is described as, “a casual coffee where you can talk to the candidates in a calm atmosphere.” The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce said it invited all five candidates appearing on Haverhill’s upcoming preliminary election ballot to participate. They are, in ballot order, City Councilor Melinda E. Barrett, …

Sections: Election Central, Haverhill

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Regional News

N.H. State Police: Haverhill Woman Says GPS Led to Wrong-Way Driving on I-93

N.H. State Police: Haverhill Woman Says GPS Led to Wrong-Way Driving on I-93
A 26-year-old Haverhill woman said she relied on her GPS when she ended up driving the wrong way early yesterday morning on Interstate 93 in Salem, N.H. New Hampshire State Police said in a press release Vanessa Dubey was arrested and charged with reckless conduct, aggravated driving while under the influence and reckless operation. Troopers Tyler Duhamel and Benjamin Olmstead …

Sections: Crime, Haverhill, Region

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Community Spotlight

Lottery Open For Affordable Senior Apartments in Downtown Haverhill

Lottery Open For Affordable Senior Apartments in Downtown Haverhill
Those wishing to become the first tenants at a new, affordable senior housing complex in downtown Haverhill have until March 1 to submit their names to a lottery. Bethany Community Services launches the lottery today for Merrimack Place and its 48 affordable apartments now under construction on Water Street. An informational meeting about the application and lottery process takes place …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Haverhill Restaurants, Owners, Staff Take Their Bows at Third Annual Tasty Awards

Haverhill Restaurants, Owners, Staff Take Their Bows at Third Annual Tasty Awards
Haverhill restaurants and their owners, chefs, bartenders, servers and other staff were honored during this week’s Third Annual Tasty Awards—the capstone of Haverhill’s Restaurant Week. More than 350 diners and other patrons weighed in on 19 award categories by completing “Taste Test” cards available at participating venues during the sixth annual culinary celebration. The votes were counted and awards presented …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill

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Obituaries

Today’s Obituaries: Charles F. “Chuck” Sarao III, 63, Worked at Surplus Office Supply

Today’s Obituaries: Charles F. “Chuck” Sarao III, 63, Worked at Surplus Office Supply
Charles F. “Chuck” Sarao III, 63, a resident of Haverhill for most of his life, died Aug. 28, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, in Brighton, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Methuen, son of the late Charles F. Sarao Jr. and the late Jacqueline (Bazinet) (Sarao) Crouse, he moved to Haverhill with his family at a young age, and was …

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  • 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.
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  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.

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  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
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  • 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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  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
  • FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
  • 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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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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