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Haverhill Cultural Council Awards Grants for Music, Art and Other Community Programs

Haverhill Cultural Council Awards Grants for Music, Art and Other Community Programs
Haverhill Garden Club’s “Edible Avenue on the Bradford Rail Trail Extension” is one of more than three dozen concerts, art displays, movies, plays and other community programs in the works thanks to more than $50,000 in grant awards this year by the Haverhill Cultural Council. Visitors to the rail trail will also be able to enjoy a Team Haverhill-sponsored Art …

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Regional News

Third Annual Digital Equity Challenge to Award $10,000 in Search for Internet Access Solutions

Third Annual Digital Equity Challenge to Award $10,000 in Search for Internet Access Solutions
An estimated one in five Essex County residents lacks access to internet service and computers, along with an understanding of how to use digital devices. Aiming to solve this disparity, the third annual Digital Equity Challenge invites individuals with ideas that address these issues to enter the annual pitch contest, which will award $10,000 in cash prizes to the most …

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Education

Pentucket Regional School District Plans Annual Music Virtual Recital Feb. 27

Pentucket Regional School District Plans Annual Music Virtual Recital Feb. 27
Pentucket Regional School District’s annual Pentucket Music Virtual Recital takes place online next week. Performances from Pentucket Regional Middle and High School Band, choir, orchestra, percussion and jazz students with a special appearance from the Pentucket Regional Middle and High School Faculty Rock Band. The virtual recital takes place Tuesday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m., on the Pentucket Music YouTube channel …

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Community Spotlight

Atkinson Garden Club Plans ‘Petals and Palettes’ March 22-23

Atkinson Garden Club Plans ‘Petals and Palettes’ March 22-23
Atkinson Garden Club is having its “Petals and Palettes” flower and art exhibit in March. Flower arrangements will be presented by award-winning designers who will interpret the works of local artists. The show takes place Friday, March 22, from 1-7 p.m., and Saturday, March 23, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at Atkinson Resort and Country Club, 85 Country Club Drive, Atkinson. …

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Business Bulletin

National Grid Available Thursday in Haverhill for Those Who Need Help with Energy Bills

National Grid Available Thursday in Haverhill for Those Who Need Help with Energy Bills
National Grid plans to have customer advocates on hand Thursday to help residents manage their energy bills or obtain assistance paying. Representatives will discuss such options as discount rate, payment plans, budget billing and the utility’s Arrears Management Program Thursday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., at the Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. No appointment is needed, but …

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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. Guests: Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright and Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent Maureen Lynch.
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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.
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