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As Classroom Temperatures Rise, Haverhill Looks to Mitigate Effects of Climate Change

As Classroom Temperatures Rise, Haverhill Looks to Mitigate Effects of Climate Change
Climate change made its way into local decision-making recently as the Haverhill School Committee opened the window of discussion on how school administrators plan to deal with rising temperatures in classrooms and its effect on students and teachers alike. Committee member Gail M. Sullivan introduced the topic, expressing concern over excessive heat in school buildings and the likelihood of it …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Regional News

State Awards Grant to Pentucket Regional to add Manufacturing, Environmental and Life Sciences

State Awards Grant to Pentucket Regional to add Manufacturing, Environmental and Life Sciences
Pentucket Regional High School is one of 31 high schools across the state to receive a grant aimed at creating new Innovation Career Pathways for students. Pentucket, which was awarded a $25,000, is one of 18 schools planning to add Innovation Career Pathways for the first time. The school will use the planning grant to pursue establishing two different pathways …

Sections: Education, Region

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Education

Northern Essex Community College to Host Free Cannabis Industry Insights, Career Expo Wednesday

Northern Essex Community College to Host Free Cannabis Industry Insights, Career Expo Wednesday
Northern Essex Community College is having a free career fair Wednesday for those wishing to learn more about the cannabis industry. Called, “Cannabis Industry Insights and Career Expo: Cultivating Your Future,” the event features local cannabis pioneers and executives who have shaped the industry and who will share their journey, discuss current trends and offer advice. There will also be …

Sections: Cannabis, Education, Haverhill

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Community Spotlight

Free Tour of Historic Bradford Burial Ground Takes Place Saturday

Free Tour of Historic Bradford Burial Ground Takes Place Saturday
Buttonwoods Museum volunteer Doug Jenkins conducts a tour this Saturday of Haverhill’s first site listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Bradford Burial Ground, founded in 1665, is steeped in history. Now owned by the city, veterans from the King Philip’s War of 1675 through World War II are buried there. The tour is free and no registration …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Local Chambers of Commerce Receive Convention and Visitors Bureau Grants to Promote Tourism

Local Chambers of Commerce Receive Convention and Visitors Bureau Grants to Promote Tourism
(Additional photographs below.) Both the Greater Haverhill and Merrimack Valley Chambers of Commerce last week were awarded mini grants from the North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau to encourage tourism throughout the 34 cities and towns of Essex County. The Chambers join other organizations in sharing almost $48,000 in grants. The Haverhill Chamber will use its grant to support …

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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: Sen. Pavel Payano.
  • 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.
  • Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.

Tuesday’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: Hailey Moschella of Haverhill Art Walk nd Michael Bevilacqua of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
  • 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.
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