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Police Arrest Haverhill Man, 22, for Alleged Murder of 21-Year-Old in North Andover

Police Arrest Haverhill Man, 22, for Alleged Murder of 21-Year-Old in North Andover
A 22-year-old Haverhill man was arrested Monday night for the alleged murder of another Haverhill man, age 21, who was found dead in North Andover. Derick Moncion was charged with shooting and killing Jaeby Ortiz Ruiz early Sunday morning, according to Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and North Andover Police Chief Charles Gray Monday night. Ortiz Ruiz’ body …

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Haverhill City Council to Hear Plans for Vietnam War Veterans Day, Transportation Options

Haverhill City Council to Hear Plans for Vietnam War Veterans Day, Transportation Options
Haverhill’s military veterans will be on the minds of Haverhill city councilors tonight as they learn of preparations for Vietnam War Veterans Day and receive an update on public transportation options available for veterans. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Commissioner Linda Gambino Baxter is scheduled to give an update on plans to honor and thank veterans who served during the conflict. Baxter …

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Truck Fuel Tank Leak Slows Morning Commute Monday on Route 125 in Haverhill

Truck Fuel Tank Leak Slows Morning Commute Monday on Route 125 in Haverhill
Cleanup of 40-50 gallons of leaked fuel from a punctured tank slowed traffic along Route 125 Monday morning in Ward Hill. Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien said the driver of a tractor-trailer combination reported the leak around 5:30 a.m. from his truck’s own tank and not from cargo. “A manhole cover popped up and damaged the saddle tank on …

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Regional News

Groveland Police Investigating Report of Armed Man on Foot Approaching Driver

Groveland Police Investigating Report of Armed Man on Foot Approaching Driver
Groveland police are investigating a driver’s report of being approached by an armed man early Monday morning. Police Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen said the unnamed motorist told police he was driving around 5:30 a.m., along Salem Street near Route 97, when a man on foot “approached him, carrying a firearm, ordering the motorist to stop and turn his car around.” …

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Methuen Accepting Dog Photographs for City Clerk’s First Top Dog Contest

Methuen Accepting Dog Photographs for City Clerk’s First Top Dog Contest
Methuen is having its first Top Dog contest to encourage timely dog licensing. City Clerk Anne Drouin said residents who license or relicense their dogs may participate for a chance to have their loyal companion named Methuen’s “2024 Top Dog.” The first-place winner will receive license #1 and their dog’s picture will be displayed in the City Clerk’s office and …

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Education

Whittier Tech Plans Inaugural Community Career Fair March 21

Whittier Tech Plans Inaugural Community Career Fair March 21
Local businesses are invited to participate in Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School’s inaugural Community Career Fair. The free event is open to all high school seniors within the 11 communities that represent Whittier Tech. The fair provides an opportunity for students to connect with industry professionals and learn about potential career paths. “I think the fair will be a …

Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region

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Community Spotlight

Atkinson’s Kimball Library Displays Works by Haverhill Artist Pixie Yates During March

Atkinson’s Kimball Library Displays Works by Haverhill Artist Pixie Yates During March
Paintings by New York City and Haverhill-based artist Pixie Yates are on display this month at Atkinson’s Kimball Library. Yates, a designer and an illustrator and educator, shows her original watercolors and acrylics illustrating “color-drenched flowers, seagrass, sunsets, cafes and shop windows, cocktails, perfume bottles and more.” According to her biography, “Inspired by urban life, everyday objects and the natural …

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Business Bulletin

Pentucket Bank Promotes Denu to Executive Vice President and CFO

Pentucket Bank Promotes Denu to Executive Vice President and CFO
Karl Denu was recently promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer at Pentucket Bank. Denu has more than 22 years of banking experience and most recently as senior vice president and CFO at Pentucket Bank. In his new role, he manages staff and activities of finance and assumes responsibility for directing accounting and financial reporting. Denu is responsible …

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