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Haverhill Voters Cast Presidential Primary Ballots Today; City Clerk Suggests Precautions

Haverhill Voters Cast Presidential Primary Ballots Today; City Clerk Suggests Precautions
Voters who haven’t already cast ballots early or by mail go to the polls today to choose their political party’s choice of presidential nominee in the state. They will also decide who will serve as their state committee man or woman or as members of local party ward committees on Democrat, Libertarian or Republican party ballots. On the Democratic side, …

Sections: Election Central, Haverhill

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DA, Police Identify Man and Woman, Both 24, as Dying in Sunday Murder-Suicide in Haverhill

DA, Police Identify Man and Woman, Both 24, as Dying in Sunday Murder-Suicide in Haverhill
A young Haverhill couple were named late Monday afternoon as the man and woman who died in an apparent murder-suicide Sunday. Loren Marino of Haverhill and Austin Amaral of North Providence, R.I., both 24 years old, died from gunshot wounds just before 6 p.m., Sunday, at 195 Broadway, said Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Haverhill Police Chief …

Sections: Crime, Haverhill

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Regional News

Methuen Invites Applicants for Free, 12-Week Citizens Police Academy

Methuen Invites Applicants for Free, 12-Week Citizens Police Academy
The Methuen Police Department is accepting applications for its second Citizens Police Academy. Chief Scott J. McNamara said the free, 12-week course is aimed at providing “a comprehensive, interactive and hands-on overview of the operations within the Methuen Police Department. The curriculum is designed to introduce attendees to various aspects of police work including patrol operations, detective work, SWAT tactics, …

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Education

Gateway Academy Students Learn How to Stay on Budget During Financial Reality Fair

Gateway Academy Students Learn How to Stay on Budget During Financial Reality Fair
Students at Haverhill’s Gateway Academy recently took part in a Financial Reality Fair, learning about real-world financial scenarios, budgeting and personal finance management. The fair was organized Haverhill Public-Private Partnership, known as HP3, and Align Credit Union. HP3 Director Allison Heartquist said “Many students found the experience eye-opening, including one student who participated multiple times to refine their budgeting skills …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Community Spotlight

Bethany Community Services Plans Its First Golf Outing for May 13

Bethany Community Services Plans Its First Golf Outing for May 13
Bethany Community Services, which operates Merrivista, Phoenix and Mission Towers senior housing, is planning its first Golf Outing for May in support of its Friends of Bethany Fund. The Friends of Bethany Fund provides supportive resources for the close to 400 seniors who make a Bethany community their home. The fund helps pay for reduced-cost nutritious meals, low-cost transportation for …

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Business Bulletin

CNA Stores Names Massachusetts Fallen Heroes as Recipient of Charity of the Month Donations

CNA Stores Names Massachusetts Fallen Heroes as Recipient of Charity of the Month Donations
Massachusetts Fallen Heroes is CNA Stores’ Charity of the Month, highlighting the organization’s commitment to supporting Gold Star families. CNA Stores, a veteran-owned cannabis company, with locations in Haverhill and Amesbury, sponsors charity jars benefitting a different nonprofit each month. Massachusetts Fallen Heroes provides crucial support programs, event, and services aimed at fostering a sense of community among the diverse …

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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: YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller.
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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.
  • Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
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