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Analysis, Part 1: Whittier Tech Replacement Myths and Facts Ahead of Jan. 23 Vote

Analysis, Part 1: Whittier Tech Replacement Myths and Facts Ahead of Jan. 23 Vote
In the public interest, WHAV today presents in two parts, a series of fact checks to shed light on certain myths and little-known facts in advance of next week’s vote on the future of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. Part 1 of 2 Those who toured Whittier Tech this past weekend generally reported it to be well maintained. Some …

Sections: Education, Election Central, Haverhill, Region

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Analysis, Part 2: Is Turnabout Fair Play in Haverhill’s Vote on Whittier Tech?

Analysis, Part 2: Is Turnabout Fair Play in Haverhill’s Vote on Whittier Tech?
In the public interest, WHAV today presents in two parts, a series of fact checks to shed light on certain myths and little-known facts in advance of next week’s vote on the future of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. Part 2 of 2 There’s a saying that turnabout is fair play. For or against building an estimated $444.6 million …

Sections: Education, Election Central, Haverhill, Region

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Potter Becomes Vice President of Retail Banking at Merrimack Valley Credit Union

Potter Becomes Vice President of Retail Banking at Merrimack Valley Credit Union
Merrimack Valley Credit Union recently named James C. Potter as its vice president of retail banking. Potter will oversee the credit union’s branch network throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and its member support team. Potter’s career in banking began more than 35 years ago as a teller at Shawmut Bank. “I basically grew up in the retail branch …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Region

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Education

Podcast: Community Colleges are ‘Hot’ Right Now; Dolan-Wilson Explains How to Avoid Debt

Podcast: Community Colleges are ‘Hot’ Right Now; Dolan-Wilson Explains How to Avoid Debt
Community colleges are seeing enrollment growth with new state initiatives and are poised for more if the state Senate is successful in providing free community college for everyone. Northern Essex Community College Vice President of Institutional Advancement Allison Dolan-Wilson, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, is delighted with the focus. “First and foremost, community colleges are so …

Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region

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Community Spotlight

Registration Opens Today for 4th Annual Hometown Heroes Military Tribute Banners

Registration Opens Today for 4th Annual Hometown Heroes Military Tribute Banners
Registration begins today for those wishing for a loved one or friend to be honored during the Fourth Annual Hometown Heroes Military Tribute Banner Program. The Haverhill Exchange Club and City of Haverhill Veterans Services Office are again joining forces to display 160 banners from Memorial Day through Veterans Day. The program is stewarded by the Exchange Club and its …

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Business Bulletin

Potter Becomes Vice President of Retail Banking at Merrimack Valley Credit Union

Potter Becomes Vice President of Retail Banking at Merrimack Valley Credit Union
Merrimack Valley Credit Union recently named James C. Potter as its vice president of retail banking. Potter will oversee the credit union’s branch network throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and its member support team. Potter’s career in banking began more than 35 years ago as a teller at Shawmut Bank. “I basically grew up in the retail branch …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Region

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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. Guest: Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Executive Director William Kelly.
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  • 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.
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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: Carol Allen of the New Moon Coffeehouse and Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent Maureen Lynch.
  • 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.
  • Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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