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97.9 WHAV ♦ November 20, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Mayoral Transition from Fiorentini to Barrett Takes Early Steps with Job Posting
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The transition between the administrations of Mayor James J. Fiorentini and Mayor-elect Melinda E. Barrett in Haverhill appears underway with Friday’s posting of the job of mayoral chief of staff. The job, held for the last 10 months by Christine Lindberg, pays between $90,450 and $114,121 annually. According to a job description, the chief of staff plans, organizes, controls, integrates …
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Haverhill’s Bader, Who Helped Thousands During the Pandemic, Now Needs Help Herself
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Alexis R. Bader worked daily, making and donating thousands of three-dimensional face masks, but now finds she is the one who must ask for help. Four years ago, physicians told the 70-year-old, retired casino manager from Haverhill she was suffering from kidney disease. During the last year and a half, she says, her health “took a …
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Annual VFW Santa Parade Kicks Off the Season in Haverhill
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(Additional photograph below.) While other places may begin the Christmas season after Thanksgiving, Haverhillites know it starts here with the annual VFW Santa Parade. Sunday’s 59th Annual VFW Santa Parade, themed “Candyland Christmas,” was widely praised for its large number of creative floats, marching bands and overall cheerleading for all things Haverhill. VFW Santa Parade Committee Chairman Daniel P. Plourde …
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Heavy Police Presence Converges on Plaistow Home After Break-In
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(Additional photograph below.) Updated: Police Chief John J. Santoro confirms there were no arrests Friday contrary to social media posts. A heavy contingent of Plaistow, N.H., Police and the Southern New Hampshire Special Operations Unit converged Friday morning on a vacant Maple Avenue home where guns were previously stored, after two people were detected by a remote home security camera. …
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Democratic Party Insiders Back DiZoglio’s Quest to Audit Legislature
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Party insiders are bucking Beacon Hill’s Democratic leadership in backing Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s quest to audit the legislature, including any court action required to achieve the goal. The Democratic State Committee on a unanimous voice vote accepted a resolution last Wednesday night backing the Methuen Democrat’s efforts to hold the legislature accountable. The resolution states the party “endorses the state …
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Sections: Region, State House News
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Students, Staff, Public Safety Compete Tomorrow During Pentucket Turkey Toss
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Watch out for that turkey! Pentucket Regional Middle High School is having its first Turkey Toss tomorrow with students, staff and public safety teams all competing for Turkey Toss trophies. The event, which concludes the school’s Spirit Week, features three rounds of toss and catch with a 10-pound turkey. Participants will be scored on the farthest throw and a successful …
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Sections: Education, Region
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On National Wreaths Across America Day, 474 Fallen Haverhill Veterans to Receive Honors
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Haverhill High School Marine Jr. ROTC, Boy Scout Troop 24, local veterans’ groups and various officials are expected to be on hand next month for the placement of 474 veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of fallen service members laid to rest at Haverhill’s Hilldale Cemetery. The wreath-laying ceremony is among more than 3,700 others across the country taking place as …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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There’s So Much Going On
As someone who follows local news presented by 97.9 WHAV, you surely have noticed the ever-growing number of important stories and events presented daily.
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Whether it is pent up demand after three years of the pandemic or a new trend, the numbers of events and critical happenings also have grown substantially. And, only WHAV reliably covers these developments.
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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: MakeIT Haverhill founder Keith Boucher.
- 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.
- Suspense: 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. Guest: Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Executive Director William Kelly.
- 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.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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