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97.9 WHAV ♦ February 19, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Glenn Says Early College Delivers for Haverhill High Students; Whittier Tech Grad Explains How it Helped
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As a program at Haverhill High School that makes college classes available has come under scrutiny in recent weeks, early college defenders say it is still delivering on its original promise to encourage students who may not have thought college was right for them. Last month, as WHAV reported, student council members told the Haverhill School Committee those who would …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Rep. Vargas Names Orellana of Haverhill as Legislative Aide
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Nikolas Orellana, a Haverhill resident and financial literacy researcher, has been named a legislative aide at the office of state Rep. Andy X. Vargas. Orellana previously worked for the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center where he researched how Americans understand inflation, diversification and risk. His position as a research assistant also allowed him to contribute to the economic literature on …
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Podcast: Haverhill School Crossing Guards to Receive $2 Raise as of Feb. 5; Mason Expresses Thanks
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Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared Feb. 2, but has been expanded to include a pilot podcast, capturing time Staff Writer Jacob Posner spent with Debbie Mason at the crosswalk where she is stationed. Crossing guards in Haverhill will receive a wage increase from $15 to $17 per hour effective Feb. 5. Thanks to the raise, crossing guard Debbie Mason …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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WCVB’s Stephanos Shares Journey in Groveland as Part of International Women’s Day
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The Groveland Council on Aging is hosting a coffee and conversation with Maria Stephanos, NewsCenter 5 co-anchor, in celebration of International Women’s Day. Stephanos, who grew up in Groveland, will share her journey during the free talk. The event highlights Stephanos’ influential role as a woman in power, tracing her career to her current position. Council on Aging Director Alyssa …
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Buttonwoods Presents ‘Hidden Stories, Unheard Voices: A Study of Haverhill’s Black History’
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Buttonwoods Museum is presenting “Hidden Stories, Unheard Voices: A Study of Haverhill’s Black History” as part of Black History Month. The museum offers a close look at some of the stories of Haverhill’s enslaved, freed and free African-American individuals from the settlement period through the 19th century. Sponsored by the Cummings Foundation, the free program also offers narratives of Haverhillites …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Beacon Hill Wine, Spirits and Gourmet Opens Riverwalk Store
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Beacon Hill Wine, Spirits and Gourmet has opened on the Lawrence Riverwalk campus. Owners Rebecca and Gene Beraldi handpick their inventory and focus on offering a different selection of and wines, craft beers, ciders and spirits. They also offer gourmet foods like artisan cheese chocolates, fresh bread, steak tips, game meats, sauces and pastas. There are also hostess aprons, cookware, …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Region
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Former 20-Year Haverhill Police Officer, Church Deacon Gaudreau Dies at 87
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Deacon Robert J. Gaudreau, 87, of Hampstead, formerly of Haverhill, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 15 surrounded by family at Lawrence General Hospital. Born in Haverhill, Robert “Bob” Gaudreau was the son of the late Henry J. and Beatrice V. (Gauthier) Goudreault. He was a four-year member of the Air Force achieving rank of staff sergeant in the years following …
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Sections: Haverhill, Obituaries
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Make the Most of It
It wasn’t that long ago that residents of Essex County in Massachusetts and Rockingham County, N.H., enjoyed local news from a multitude of radio stations, but WHAV is now the only outlet serving this vast area.
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WHAV is part of a national trend of household and small business-supported nonprofit local news services stepping up to fill “news deserts” left after the collapse of other news media. On-air, online, over cable television and via smart apps, only WHAV provides hourly local news; Community Spotlight; live, daily interviews with newsmakers; government meetings; and more.
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WHAV punches above its weight thanks to your support. Share Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service with your neighbors, co-workers, bosses and others. Suggest they become a WHAV member.
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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. Guests: Pentucket Bank CEO Jonathan H. Dowst and President Eric G. Leuteritz and 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.
- 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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