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SBA Opens Outreach Office for Greater Haverhill Residents to Seek Low-Interest Disaster Loans

SBA Opens Outreach Office for Greater Haverhill Residents to Seek Low-Interest Disaster Loans
Despite federal government’s rules that prevent Haverhill and other Essex County cities and towns with any relief due to floods caused by the Aug. 8 storms, residents are reminded they may still receive low-interest loans to help with rebuilding. That was the message from Small Business Administration Public Affairs Specialist James Accurso to members of the Haverhill City Council last …

Sections: Haverhill, Region

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Campaign News: Barrett, Michitson Events; Diaz Enters School Race; Pfeil Praises Modular Classrooms

Campaign News: Barrett, Michitson Events; Diaz Enters School Race; Pfeil Praises Modular Classrooms
With Haverhill’s final election less than a month off, candidates are visiting with voters and staging events. Mayoral candidate and City Councilor Melinda E. Barrett and City Councilor John A. Michitson, a candidate for one of the four at-large City Council seats, are having events tonight and tomorrow. Barrett is having a “Taco Tuesday with Melinda,” tonight from 6-9 p.m., …

Sections: Election Central, Haverhill

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Regional News

Firefighters Save Main Street, Plaistow, N.H., Home After Two-Alarm Blaze Engulfs Barn

Firefighters Save Main Street, Plaistow, N.H., Home After Two-Alarm Blaze Engulfs Barn
The Plaistow, N.H., Fire Department, with help from surrounding communities, saved a Main Street home last night during a two-alarm fire that ripped through an adjacent barn and garage. Plaistow Fire Chief Chris C. Knutsen said emergency 9-1-1 calls about a building on fire at 180 Main St. began coming in just before 7:30 p.m. Plaistow Engine 8 and Battalion …

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Community Spotlight

Singer Songwriter Phil Cosgrove Performs Oct. 19 for Eammon’s Heart Foundation

Singer Songwriter Phil Cosgrove Performs Oct. 19 for Eammon’s Heart Foundation
Well-known local singer songwriter Phil Cosgrove will take the stage during a fundraiser next week for Eammon’s Heart Foundation. Eammon’s Heart Foundation champions the prevention of drug abuse and the treatment of people who are addicted. Pianist Cosgrove performs Wednesday Oct. 19, from 6-8:30 p.m., at Maria’s Galleria Banquet Room, 85 Essex St. The event also features a wine tasting, …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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‘Uncharted Watah’ Performs During Atkinson Women’s Civic Club Artisan Market Saturday

‘Uncharted Watah’ Performs During Atkinson Women’s Civic Club Artisan Market Saturday
The band “Uncharted Watah” performs this Saturday as the Atkinson Women’s Civic Club hosts its Fall 2023 Indoor/Outdoor Artisan Market. While the band plays, there will be 75 unique handmade craft and food vendors inside and out, featuring honey, jams and jellies, chocolate, dog toys, wooden items, jewelry, photography, pottery, quilted items, book authors and soap and beauty items, to …

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Business Bulletin

Haverhill and Plaistow YMCA Plan Fifth Annual Dodgeball Tournament Next Month

Haverhill and Plaistow YMCA Plan Fifth Annual Dodgeball Tournament Next Month
The Haverhill and Plaistow YMCA are again partnering for their fifth annual dodgeball tournament. Those interested in participating in the dodgeball tournament may create teams of six to eight people. The competition takes place Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Plaistow YMCA, 175 Plaistow Road, Plaistow, N.H. The cost to play is $10, or an unwrapped gift. Proceeds …

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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: Renee McGuire and Lisa Rivera, Haverhill Hispanic Heritage Month and Walk for Peace.
  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
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  • 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.
  • 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. Guests: Haverhill Public-Private Partnership Director Allison Heartquist and Pentucket Regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew.
  • 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.
  • Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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