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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 30, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Survey Work Begins This Week on New Haverhill Riverside Walking and Biking Trail
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The city is beginning survey work this week on a new and improved walking and biking trail behind Haverhill Stadium along the Merrimack River. As WHAV reported first last June, the Riverside Park Connector Trail will begin at the back of the park and stretch along the river’s shoreline and through the woods for about a half mile to the …
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Big Dogs Fetch Winners at Annual Show in Support of Whittier Birthplace
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Haverhill’s favorite dogs played a form of reverse fetch over the weekend, bringing in visitors for “Big Dog Show” at Bradford Common. Whittier Birthplace again sponsored the signature public art exhibition of Haverhill-based artist Dale Rogers’ “American Dogs.” When the votes were counted, this year’s Best Dressed Big Dog was the Van Gogh Dog, decorated by Bradford Elementary School. Second …
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Local Author Goudsward Releases Expanded Edition of ‘Ancient Stone Sites of New England’ Book
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Local author and historian David Goudsward has released his 22nd book, a revised and expanded edition of his award-winning “Ancient Stone Sites of New England.” In it, Goudsward discusses megalithic stones, stone chambers and petroglyphs scattered across New England. Theories regarding Norse, Phoenician, Irish, Celtic and Native American origins are presented. Previous works include editing a three-book series of new …
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Unseasonal Warmth Good Reason to Reflect on Comeau’s ‘A Sign At Sunrise In A Wells Beach Motel’
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This past Saturday’s unseasonably warm temperatures brought many to recall their favorite summer memories and destinations. Haverhill native and poet Dr. Raymond F. Comeau crafted a beautiful poem in time for the start of last summer, but time and space delayed its publication. This weekend’s reminder presents an opportunity below to travel back in time. Now of Belmont, Comeau is …
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Police Looking for 18-Year-Old Lawrence Man After Weekend Murder in Worcester
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Police are searching for an 18-year-old Lawrence resident wanted in connection with a Worcester murder at Worcester State University. The office of Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Kevin Rodriguez said two men were found with gunshot wounds around 2:30 a.m., Saturday, on the Worcester campus. Both were taken to area hospitals and a 19-year-old died from his …
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Students Give Haverhill School Committee a Lesson in Mathematics
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Haverhill students showed off their mathematic skills to the Haverhill School Committee at last Thursday’s meeting. The presentation resulted from a comment at a recent school board meeting that math being taught to students these days has evolved so significantly over the years, parents find they are not able to help their children with math homework. Kate Lally, mathematics supervisor …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Veterans Services Secretary Santiago to Address Rotary’s Annual Veterans Awards Breakfast Nov. 9
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State Veterans Services Secretary Jon Santiago addresses veterans and families next Thursday when the Rotary Club of Haverhill hosts its Eighth Annual Veterans Awards Breakfast. Santiago serves as the first person to assume the veterans secretary role as a full cabinet-level position in Massachusetts. Santiago is a major in the U.S. Army Reserve, an emergency medicine physician at Boston Medical …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Roasted Coffee Bar Hosts Merrimack Valley Chamber Networking Dinner Reception
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Chicken sandwiches, chicken wings and sauces, appetizers and more greet members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce when Roasted Coffee Bar hosts a special networking dinner reception. The event, which also features a cash bar with mocktails and coffee takes place Monday, Nov, 6, from 5-7 p.m., at Roasted Coffee Bar, 181 Groveland St., Haverhill. Admission is $20 for …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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The Night the Martian ‘Death Ray’ Missed Haverhill; ‘War of the Worlds’ Airs Monday
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Editor’s Note: This is an update of earlier versions of this story. Marking the 85th anniversary of the historic broadcast, 97.9 WHAV airs the original “Mercury Theater on the Air” presentation of the “War of the Worlds,” Monday, Oct. 30, with an encore three hours later at 1 a.m. The supposed Martian invasion of Earth and its aftermath 83 years …
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Sections: Haverhill, Haverhill Heritage Series, What's On?
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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: Thomas Spitalere of Essex County Ghost Project and Haverhill City Council Ward 6 Candidate Michael S. McGonagle.
- 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.
- SPECIAL Mercury Theater on the Air, “War of the Worlds,” 85th anniversary: 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: Haverhill Councilor at Large candidate Thomas J. Sullivan and Haverhill City Council Ward 6 candidate Oliver Aguilo.
- 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: When in session, live. 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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