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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 24, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Campaign Notebook: Ward Representation Appears to Foster Candidate Partnerships
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The introduction of mostly ward representation in Haverhill is giving rise to partnerships between non-competing office seekers. This past Sunday morning, for example, saw mayoral candidate and City Councilor Melinda E. Barrett campaigning with Ward 2 city council candidate Katrina Hobbs-Everett in what they called a “Morning of Action” in the neighborhood. Barrett also recently picked up the endorsements of …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Design of Replacement Basiliere Bridge Over the Merrimack to be Unveiled Next Month
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An idea of what the new PFC Ralph T. Basiliere Bridge will look like will be shown during next month’s latest public information session. Officials of the state Department of Transportation say they will share the results of the last eight months of work by the design team. The development concept will be unveiled Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m., …
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Haverhill’s Hispanic Heritage Month Draws More Than 300 People; Features Food, Music
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(Additional photograph below.) More than 300 people turned out for an Hispanic Heritage Month celebration and 16th Annual Walk for Peace last week. Festival goers heard remarks from participating nonprofit organizations, including Violence Intervention and Prevention, UTEC, YWCA, Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, Northeast American Red Cross, Haverhill Police Department and others. It all began with Violence Intervention and Prevention’s Walk …
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Careers: Part-Time Local News Night Reporter/Board Operator
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97.9 WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, is offering a rare opportunity to join a respected and growing regional news operation—on-air, online and everywhere. Requirements Successful applicants must demonstrate natural curiosity, objectivity, dependability, willingness to learn and commitment to accuracy. The position offer great growth potential and requires a degree in journalism or related …
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Haverhill Offers Free Flu Vaccinations Next Two Thursdays
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Free flu vaccinations will be available for Haverhill residents during the next two Thursdays. The City of Haverhill Public Health Department is providing the free influenza vaccines on Thursday Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Haverhill Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. Walk in space is …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill, Health
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Haverhill’s 411 Cares and Eammon’s Heart to Partner on Addiction Awareness and Resources
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Haverhill’s 411 Cares is partnering with Eammon’s Heart to provide comprehensive support, resources, and compassion to individuals and families affected by addiction. The two nonprofit organizations say they will work together to make Narcan available and provide training in its use to revive overdoes victims; open discussions about addiction, reducing stigma and creating supportive environments for those on the path …
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Sections: Business Bulletin
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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. Guest: Haverhill mayoral candidate and City Councilor Melinda E. Barrett.
- 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.
- Haverhill City Council: Live, 7 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: YWCA Advancement Director Eunice Zeigler and Haverhill City Council candidate Ward 5 Michael Morales.
- 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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