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With Hospital Crisis Unresolved, Leaders Call for Health Equity, Support for Lawrence General

With Hospital Crisis Unresolved, Leaders Call for Health Equity, Support for Lawrence General
With the crisis still unresolved at Steward Health Care, owner of Holy Family Hospitals in Haverhill and Methuen, a top community health leader urged the legislature not to let “distractions” stymie the push for major health care reforms. Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers President Michael Curry called on lawmakers to display the “same sense of urgency that we had …

Sections: Haverhill, Health, Region

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Lottery Deadline Friday for Affordable Senior Apartments at Merrimack Place

Lottery Deadline Friday for Affordable Senior Apartments at Merrimack Place
Bethany Community Services is reminding those interested in participating in the Affordable Housing Lottery for a senior apartment at Merrimack Place in Haverhill, that the deadline is tomorrow. Forty-eight affordable, apartments are under construction on Water Street. There are one- and two-bedroom units with on-site laundry, off-street parking, air conditioning units, 24-hour emergency maintenance and an exercise/fitness room. Rent includes …

Sections: Haverhill

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‘Stella,’ Treated by MSPCA in Methuen, Becomes 20,000th Animal to Get Care Under Voucher Program

‘Stella,’ Treated by MSPCA in Methuen, Becomes 20,000th Animal to Get Care Under Voucher Program
A cat named “Stella,” being treated at the MSPCA Nevin’s Farm in Methuen, Wednesday became the 20,000th animal to benefit from the Department of Agricultural Resources’ Spay/Neuter Voucher Program. Since 2012, the Division of Animal Health has administered vouchers through the Massachusetts Animal Fund to pay for critical veterinary care for more than 13,300 cats and dogs owned by low-income …

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Plaistow, N.H. Makes Voter’s Guides Available in Advance of March 12 Elections

Plaistow, N.H. Makes Voter’s Guides Available in Advance of March 12 Elections
In advance of balloting March 12, Voter’s Guides for Plaistow, N.H., residents are available at Town Hall and the Library. Candidates for Board of Selectmen where two will be elected are William “Bill” Coye, incumbent; Elizabeth A. Kosta; Holly A. Patterson; Nolan R. Pelletier; and Tyler Schorman. Planning Board candidates are Peter Bealo and Richard Lionel Anthony. Unopposed are Margo …

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Community Spotlight

For Women’s History Month, Four Women Tell ‘Her Story Her Way’ in Downtown Haverhill

For Women’s History Month, Four Women Tell ‘Her Story Her Way’ in Downtown Haverhill
Four area female leaders and entrepreneurs tell their stories during “Her Story Her Way: Women Leading with Grace, Power and Impact,” taking place during Women’s History Month. Amy Pocsik, founder and CEO of the Women’s Business League and Bold Moves; Liseth Velez, founder and CEO of LJV Development and a veteran of the Air National Guard; Kendalle Burlin O’Connell, president …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Vargas Adds Bell Tower Commercial Real Estate Group to His Résumé

Vargas Adds Bell Tower Commercial Real Estate Group to His Résumé
State Rep. Andy X. Vargas joined Bell Tower Commercial Real Estate Group in Lawrence as a sales agent, the company said Wednesday. The firm, with offices in Lawrence and Lowell, offers commercial real estate services including brokerage, property management, project management and consulting. Bell Tower is led by President Gary Sidell and Principal Fred Faust. Sidell said Vargas brings extensive …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill

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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: Guest: Rep. Andy X. Vargas.
  • 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.
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