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Education

Haverhill Students Demonstrate ‘Wit & Wisdom’ Literacy Program

Haverhill Students Demonstrate ‘Wit & Wisdom’ Literacy Program
Haverhill Public Schools representatives pitched a new, pre-high school literacy program to the School Committee last Thursday. They presented on classrooms piloting Wit & Wisdom since November 2022 at the Dr. Albert B. Consentino, Golden Hill, Dr. Paul C. Nettle and John C. Tilton Schools. A teacher and literacy coach brought students who shared projects. Chief of Teaching, Learning and …

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City Desk

De León-Estrada Joins Haverhill Mayor Barrett’s Office as Deputy Chief of Staff

De León-Estrada Joins Haverhill Mayor Barrett’s Office as Deputy Chief of Staff
Josselyn De León-Estrada, who has served elected officials at local, state and federal levels, has joined the administration of Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett as deputy chief of staff. De León-Estrada began working in local government in 2018 as special assistant to former Lawrence Mayor Daniel Rivera before working as a legislative aide to former state Rep. Christina A. Minicucci …

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Regional News

Salem, N.H., Police Arrest Haverhill Woman in Connection with Aug. Death of Methuen Motorcyclist

Salem, N.H., Police Arrest Haverhill Woman in Connection with Aug. Death of Methuen Motorcyclist
A 30-year-old Haverhill woman was arrested last week by Salem, N.H., Police following an investigation into last August’s death of a 24-year-old motorcyclist from Methuen. Salem, N.H., Police said Tuesday Sara Grams of Haverhill was charged with negligent homicide, negligent driving, “hands free” violation and crossing a yellow line. Grams was the driver of a 2018 Jeep on the night …

Sections: Crime, Haverhill, Region

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Community Spotlight

‘Passing Spirits’ Papier-Mâché Sculptures by Denjongpa at Northern Essex Community College

‘Passing Spirits’ Papier-Mâché Sculptures by Denjongpa at Northern Essex Community College
Work by Beverly artist Maria L. Denjongpa is on display in the Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College. Denjongpa’s “Passing Spirits” showcases her papier mache sculptures. She began making masks, puppets and sculptures when she was 13. After graduating from college with a degree in Anthropology, she married a man from the Eastern Himalayas …

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Chamber Plans Member Networking Lunch at Orzo Trattoria

Merrimack Valley Chamber Plans Member Networking Lunch at Orzo Trattoria
The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce plans a Networking at Noon lunch next week at Orzo Trattoria in North Andover. The menu includes a choice of either chicken parmesan with pasta, sausage cacciatore with pasta or chicken Caesar salad with soft drinks. The lunch takes place Tuesday, Feb. 6, from noon-1:15 p.m., at Orzo Trattoria, 1085 Osgood St., in North …

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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: Richard “Spike” Sprague on celebrating Haverhill High School hockey 1973-74 team and Guest: Rep. Adrianne Ramos, 14th Essex District.
  • 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.
  • Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.

Friday’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: Guest: Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Executive Director Jerrard Whitten.
  • 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.
  • 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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