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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 05, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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(Complete local news coverage below.)
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Merrimack Valley Chamber, Auditor DiZoglio Honor Mayor Fiorentini in Advance of His Retirement
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The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce honored outgoing Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini at last night’s 2023 Annual Chamber Dinner. The awards ceremony, held at Michael’s Function Hall in Haverhill, recognized a number of Merrimack Valley business people and residents with Fiorentini receiving an Appreciation for Leadership Award for his 20 years of service. Chamber of Commerce Chairman Michael Sullivan, who …
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Ferris Joins Duston-Dustin Garrison House Association Board of Directors
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Longtime Haverhill community activist Maureen Ferris was recently elected to the board of directors of the Duston-Dustin Garrison House Association, succeeding Diane Itasaka. A former teacher in Boston public schools, Ferris serves on the board of the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance, working statewide with families and victims of child abuse, and was legislative director of the Children’s Trust, coordinating with the …
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Lawrence and Methuen Police Receive State Grants for Body-Worn Camera Programs
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Lawrence and Methuen were among 52 local police departments awarded grants this week to start or expand body-worn camera programs. Lawrence received $249,928, while Methuen was granted $26,030 from the state Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. “These grants provide local police agencies with resources to implement technology that strengthens police-community relations while improving investigations and advancing the fundamental …
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UMass Lowell Received $2.5 Million Federal Education Grant to Support Asian American Center
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UMass Lowell received a $2.5 million U.S. Dept. of Education Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution grant to expand the work of its Asian American Center for Excellence and Engagement. The Center, in collaboration with UMass Boston, builds on the initial $1.5 million 2021 grant to launch. From 2010 to 2020, the Asian American population of the Bay …
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Sections: Education, Region
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10th Annual Haverhill Fire Department Cornhole Tournament Takes Place Saturday
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The 10th annual Haverhill Fire Department cornhole tournament, in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, takes place Saturday afternoon. Besides the competition, there will be food, raffles—both a 50/50 and cornhole boards, T-shirts, and more. It takes place Saturday, Oct. 7, at 1 p.m., at Crescent Yacht Club, 30 Ferry St., Haverhill. Admission is $70 for a competitive team or …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Salem State Honors Pentucket Bank’s Lampedecchio as One of its ‘40 Under 40’
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Pentucket Bank’s Eric Lampedecchio was recently named as one of Salem State University’s “40 Under 40.” Lampedecchio, who serves as vice president of Learning and Development at Pentucket Bank, was recognized earlier this year at Salem State’s Alumni Weekend. 40 Under 40 recognizes remarkable individuals whose achievements positively contribute to the Salem State difference, either in their professions or communities. …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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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: Cynthia Graham of the Haverhill Firefighting Museum and Rep. Adrianne Ramos, 14th Essex District.
- 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.
- Countdown to Halloween: Special, every day in October, 10:45 a.m. and 10:45 p.m.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Friday’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: Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Kerri Sheeran Perry, CEO of Community Action.
- 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.
- Countdown to Halloween: Special, every day in October, 10:45 a.m. and 10:45 p.m.
- All Request Friday Night: Chris Porter, live, 6:15 p.m. Call 978-374-1900.
- Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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