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Campaign Notebook: U.S. Rep. Trahan Endorses Barrett for Haverhill Mayor

Campaign Notebook: U.S. Rep. Trahan Endorses Barrett for Haverhill Mayor
Congresswoman Lori Trahan is backing City Councilor Melinda E. Barrett for Haverhill’s next mayor. The endorsement comes on Haverhill’s first day of early voting in advance of next week’s preliminary election. “Melinda Barrett is a tireless advocate and relentless fighter for hardworking families across Haverhill. I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with Melinda to make unprecedented investments in the …

Sections: Election Central, Haverhill

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Regional News

Podcast: Community Celebration This Saturday Celebrates 30 Years of Methuen Festival of Trees

Podcast: Community Celebration This Saturday Celebrates 30 Years of Methuen Festival of Trees
Over the past 30 years, historic preservation around the region has received a $2 million boost thanks to the Methuen Festival of Trees. To celebrate its first three decades, thank supporters and usher in this year’s effort, the Methuen Festival of Trees is having a Community Celebration with tours, food, children’s activities and more this Saturday, Sept. 9. Among the …

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Smile Formula: Methuen Police Hand Out Ice Cream Throughout the City

Smile Formula: Methuen Police Hand Out Ice Cream Throughout the City
Methuen police officers lifted the spirits of children and some adults too last Thursday when they borrowed an ice cream truck, stocked it and handed out free ice cream to children and adults at a dozen locations around Methuen. Methuen Police were able to borrow the Lawrence Police Department’s ice cream truck and the Methuen Patrolmen’s Union paid for the …

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill Recreation Department Offers Co-Ed Lacrosse This Fall

Haverhill Recreation Department Offers Co-Ed Lacrosse This Fall
Back to the basics of lacrosse including catching, throwing, cradling, ground balls and shooting will be taught at co-ed fall lacrosse. All experience levels are welcome at Golden Hill Elementary School at 140 Boardman St., Haverhill. Registration is $30 per person and each session takes place on Sundays from Sept. 10 through Oct. 8. Times vary by age group. Players …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Greater Haverhill Chamber Monthly Leads Lunch Tomorrow

Greater Haverhill Chamber Monthly Leads Lunch Tomorrow
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce is having its Leads Lunch for members tomorrow. The monthly networking event takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. It is free for Haverhill Chamber members and $10 for others. Tomorrow’s lunch takes place from noon to 1 p.m., at UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, 2 Merrimack St., third floor, Haverhill. Online registration …

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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. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Guest: YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller and Hailey Moschella, Wisteria Montessori Schools.
  • 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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