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Holy Family Hospital Owner Pledges to Sell Physician Group and Private Jets as Part of Turnaround Plan

Holy Family Hospital Owner Pledges to Sell Physician Group and Private Jets as Part of Turnaround Plan
The owner of Holy Family Hospitals in Haverhill and Methuen said Friday it is seeking to sell its physician group and private jets as part of, what it calls, a “six-point action plan” to save the company. As WHAV previously reported, Friday was a state deadline for Steward Health Care to meet certain demands, including producing financial records. The company …

Sections: Haverhill, Health, Region

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Regional News

Mass. Municipal Association, Local Officials to Talk State House Issues in North Andover

Mass. Municipal Association, Local Officials to Talk State House Issues in North Andover
Local elected officials have an opportunity this Friday to learn about, and discuss, various emerging issues at the local and state levels. The Massachusetts Municipal Association hosts the networking session Friday, March 1, from 8:30-10:15 a.m., at North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St., North Andover. Organizers say it is one in a series of meetings across the Commonwealth for …

Sections: Beacon Hill News, Region

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Saturday is Last Chance for Plaistow Residents to Register, Make Changes Before Election

Saturday is Last Chance for Plaistow Residents to Register, Make Changes Before Election
The Supervisors of the Checklist in Plaistow, N.H., meet this Saturday to register new voters or make any changes for existing voters. This will be the last time the checklist can be changed until the general election Tuesday, March 12. Supervisors are available Saturday, March 2, from 10-10:30 a.m., at Town Clerks Office, Town Hall, 145 Main St., Plaistow. New …

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Groveland Fire Lt. Credit and Firefighter Gilford Receive Accolades Upon Retirement

Groveland Fire Lt. Credit and Firefighter Gilford Receive Accolades Upon Retirement
Retiring Groveland Fire Lt. Al Credit and Firefighter Tracy Gilford received honors and best wishes upon their retirements last week from the department with 25 years of service and 41 years of service respectively. Fire Chief Robert Valentine said Gilford began his career with the Groveland Fire Department on Sept. 10, 1982, and Credit started Dec. 22, 1998. More than …

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Education

Haverhill Police and Schools Present Talk Tonight on Protection Against Cyber Crimes

Haverhill Police and Schools Present Talk Tonight on Protection Against Cyber Crimes
The Haverhill Police Department and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force will present a talk tonight on Cyber Crimes as part of the Haverhill Public School Wellness Caregiver Series. Topics include online dangers, popular social media apps, how to keep safe and identify a dangerous situation and available resources and support. It takes place tonight, Feb. 26, from 6-7 …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Community Spotlight

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Elects Tsagaris as President; 4 Directors Join Board

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Elects Tsagaris as President; 4 Directors Join Board
(Additional photograph below.) Thea P. Tsagaris was elected last month as board president of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill and four new directors joined the board. Tsagaris, of Bank of New England, succeeded Patrick J. Driscoll, of Driscoll Funeral Home, who concluded his four-year tenure as board president following the Jan. 25 annual meeting. New board members …

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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: Greater Haverhill Chamber President and CEO Alex Eberhardt and Sen. Pavel Payano.
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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.
  • 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: Haverhill Veterans Services Officer Jeffrey C. Hollett and Michael Bevilacqua of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
  • 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: Live. 7 p.m.
  • X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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