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State Investigator Largely Backs City Over Haverhill Teachers’ Union in Strike Money Case

State Investigator Largely Backs City Over Haverhill Teachers’ Union in Strike Money Case
A state Department of Labor Relations investigator ruled largely in favor of the City of Haverhill Friday over issues surrounding last fall’s teachers’ strike. Investigator Carey D. Shockey dismissed all of the Haverhill Education Association’s charges of prohibited practices, including an allegation the Haverhill School Committee acted in bad faith when it continued to demand another $300,000 from the union …

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Regional News

Plaistow’s Supervisors of the Checklist Available to Register Voters Sept. 19

Plaistow’s Supervisors of the Checklist Available to Register Voters Sept. 19
The Supervisors of the Checklist in Plaistow, N.H., meet Tuesday, Sept. 19, to register new voters or make any changes for existing voters. New voters must provide a proof of identity, residence and citizenship, such as a birth certificate, U.S. Passport or Passport Card or Naturalization Papers. Plaistow’s Supervisors of the Checklist meet Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 6-6:30 p.m., at …

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Education

Pentucket Panthers Host Hamilton-Wenham for Football When Stadium Opens Friday

Pentucket Panthers Host Hamilton-Wenham for Football When Stadium Opens Friday
Pentucket Regional School District opens its new stadium on Friday when the Pentucket Regional Middle-High School Panthers host Hamilton-Wenham for the first night football home game in school history. Superintendent Justin Bartholomew and Principal Brenda Erhardt invite the new stadium host the game at Friday, Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m. The stadium is part of the three-phase construction project replaced the …

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Community Spotlight

Nevins Memorial Library Hosts Art Therapy Classes for Those Treated for Breast Cancer

Nevins Memorial Library Hosts Art Therapy Classes for Those Treated for Breast Cancer
People who are being treated for breast cancer may join a six-week-long art therapy class from now through mid-October. Instructor Lisa Buglione will teach “Painting Your Journey.” Students will create still life and landscape paintings using the skills, techniques and experience they already have. Materials will be provided. Students’ work will be on display at the Nevins Memorial Library until …

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Business Bulletin

Pieri, Founder of The Grommet, Addresses Local Business People Sept. 28

Pieri, Founder of The Grommet, Addresses Local Business People Sept. 28
Innovator, entrepreneur and investor Jules Pieri talk to local business people at the end of the month about insights and visionary strategies that have shaped the business landscape. UMass Lowell Innovation Hub Haverhill and New England Invents is hosting Pieri, co-founder and former CEO of the e-commerce company, The Grommet, which launched thousands of products through its platform. Pieri is …

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  • 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
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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.
  • Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.

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  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Lauren Towler of Groveland Langley-Adams Library and Haverhill mayoral Candidate and School Committee member Scott W. Wood Jr.
  • 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.
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  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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