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In Court Filing, Wood Says Wenham Defamed Him, Neg Comments About Haverhill Mayor Are Protected

In Court Filing, Wood Says Wenham Defamed Him, Neg Comments About Haverhill Mayor Are Protected
In a federal court filing Wednesday, former Patrolman and Haverhill School Committee member Scott W. Wood Jr. pushed back against the Town of Wenham’s attempts to dismiss his lawsuit, arguing that a Wenham police official defamed him and violated his privacy in sharing allegedly false information with the news media. Wood’s lawyer, Sean R. Cronin of Boston, also argued “negative …

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Regional News

Groveland Firefighters Keyes and Paolino Graduate from Academy

Groveland Firefighters Keyes and Paolino Graduate from Academy
Groveland firefighters Alex Keyes and Brady Paolino were among the 32 graduates from 12 departments who graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Call/Volunteer Training Program Class 109. Graduates received certificates of completion at a ceremony Wednesday night at Lynnfield Middle School, presided over by state Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Academy leadership. “The training is both rigorous and rewarding …

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Trahan Says Federal Spending OK Secures Methuen Stormwater, Lawrence Bridge Projects

Trahan Says Federal Spending OK Secures Methuen Stormwater, Lawrence Bridge Projects
While averting a threatened government shutdown, Congresswoman Lori Trahan said the passage of a government funding bill Wednesday also “supports the completion of long overdue projects,” including providing nearly $1 million for a Methuen stormwater management system. Trahan noted $959,752 of about $14 million coming to the district was allocated to the Methuen project which includes gutters, catch basins and …

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Education

Haverhill’s Fifth Annual Preschool Resource Fair Set for March 16

Haverhill’s Fifth Annual Preschool Resource Fair Set for March 16
Parents and guardians have an opportunity to learn about preschool programs and kindergarten registration for this fall during the upcoming Haverhill’s Fifth Annual Preschool Resource Fair. There will also be free early learning activities for families. The fair, organized by a coalition known as the Early Learning Leadership Team, takes place Saturday, March 16, from 9-11 a.m., at Hunking School, …

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Community Spotlight

Pentucket Kiwanis Club Plans Free Easter Bunny Breakfast March 23

Pentucket Kiwanis Club Plans Free Easter Bunny Breakfast March 23
A free Bunny Breakfast, including a visit by the Easter bunny is being planned by the Pentucket Kiwanis Club. The annual buffet breakfast is geared to families and caregivers with young children. It takes place Saturday, March 23, from 8-11 a.m., at Maria’s Restaurant Galleria Banquet Room, 85 Essex St., Haverhill.

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Business Bulletin

Routhier Joins River Run Bancorp MHC as Senior Vice President, Director of Marketing

Routhier Joins River Run Bancorp MHC as Senior Vice President, Director of Marketing
Vickie Routhier has joined the parent company of Pentucket Bank as senior vice president, director of marketing. Routhier will spearhead marketing campaigns, align strategies with organizational goals and optimize campaign performance through data analytics at River Run Bancorp MHC. Officials said her expertise will benefit not only River Run, but also its affiliate banks Newburyport Bank and Pentucket Bank. Routhier …

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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. Guests: Pentucket Kiwanis Club President Jimmy Carbone and Pentucket Regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew.
  • 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.
  • Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.

Saturday’s Radio Highlights

  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
  • FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
  • Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
  • Gunsmoke: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Sunday’s Radio Highlights

  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
  • FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
  • Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
  • Let George Do It: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Monday’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: Rep. Ryan Hamilton.
  • 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.
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