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City Desk

Haverhill Rotary Club Honors Dawes, Beckwith, Currier, Behen at Veterans Breakfast

Haverhill Rotary Club Honors Dawes, Beckwith, Currier, Behen at Veterans Breakfast
The Rotary Club of Haverhill Thursday honored four local veterans—with collective experience and service ranging from the Vietnam war to recent years—during the club’s Eighth Annual Veterans Awards Breakfast. The veterans, also well-known for their community service outside of the military, are Doug Dawes, U.S. Air Force; Asa Beckwith Jr., U.S. Marine Corps; David L. Currier, U.S. Air Force and …

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Free Door-to-Door Bus Service for Veterans Traveling to VA Bedford Healthcare Begins Jan. 2

Free Door-to-Door Bus Service for Veterans Traveling to VA Bedford Healthcare Begins Jan. 2
Local veterans seeking care at the VA Bedford Healthcare System will soon have access to free door-to-door ride service with the launch of the MeVa Transit’s VA Bedford mediMeVa. The mini bus service begins Jan. 2 and runs Wednesdays and Fridays by reservation, with one trip to Bedford in the morning and one return in the afternoon.. Bob Snow, Rowley’s …

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Education

Podcast: As Dice Retires, Pentucket Regional High School Plans to Recruit New Service Dogs

Podcast: As Dice Retires, Pentucket Regional High School Plans to Recruit New Service Dogs
A retirement is on the horizon one of the beloved members of the Pentucket Regional High School staff, who offers comfort to both students and staff. Pentucket Regional School Superintendent Justin Bartholomew, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, talked about the service dog named Dice, who is coming up on his 10th birthday. “That is about the …

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Community Spotlight

Tattersall Farm Stargazing Night with Astronomers Now Takes Place Nov. 11

Tattersall Farm Stargazing Night with Astronomers Now Takes Place Nov. 11
Due to forecasted cloudy skies, Stargazing at Tattersall Farm has been postponed to Saturday, Nov. 11, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Farm, 542 North Broadway, Haverhill. Let local astronomers take you on a guided tour of the heavens. Follow the trail of red glow sticks from the parking lot at Tattersall Farm to the observing area. Telescopes will …

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Business Bulletin

MakeIT Haverhill Job Fair Nov. 16 Offers Variety of Skilled and Entry Level Positions

MakeIT Haverhill Job Fair Nov. 16 Offers Variety of Skilled and Entry Level Positions
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Home Instead, the Massachusetts Trial Court, Coastal Industries Windows and Doors, L’Arche Boston North, Haverhill Public Schools, Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods, Opportunity Works and Department of Developmental Services are among the employers showcasing job opportunities when MakeIT Haverhill holds its November job fair next week. Employers will conduct interviews for a variety of jobs ranging, including …

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Serve the Community as a Part-Time Local News Night Reporter/Board Operator

Careers: Part-Time Local News Night Reporter/Board Operator
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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  • 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.
  • 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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  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
  • FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
  • Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
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  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
  • FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
  • Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
  • Let George Do It: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

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  • 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.
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