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97.9 WHAV ♦ June 02, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Complete local news below.
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WHAV Membership Drive Remembers Arthur Flynn
This year’s WHAV Spring Membership Drive focuses on the 75th anniversary of WHAV first coming to the service of local audiences—a mission that today is more important than ever.
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Over the past 75 years of WHAV’s Merrimack Valley service, the radio station met residents’ needs for community information even as other media disappeared. Former boxer-turned-WLAW-radio-announcer Arthur Flynn, for example, came to WHAV when the Lawrence station closed. He hosted a weeknight program, called “Assignment Haverhill.”
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As some news organizations close and others cut back, help WHAV continue—and grow—local service during this critical spring membership drive. Help celebrate WHAV’s diamond jubilee with a birthday gift in support of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Just click here to learn more.
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Archie Comics Co-CEO Updates Legend and More Closely Connects Haverhill to ‘Riverdale’
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“Zam Wham Wow!” With that comic book introduction, Nancy Silberkleit, co-CEO of Archie Comics, said history is being made this month with an exbibit that helps solve a mystery and bring a little more of the city to its counterpart “Riverdale.” Silberkleit addressed Haverhill Rotary Club members last week, giving a preview of the 14-piece display at the Haverhill Public …
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Plaistow, N.H., Seeks Alternate Zoning Board Members to Serve
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Plaistow, N.H., is seeking residents to serve as alternate members of its Zoning Board of Adjustment. The town notes the positions require less time than the Planning Board or Budget Committee, but still give individuals opportunities to serve their fellow neighbors. It meets once a month, usually the last Thursday of each month, and only when applications are received. Training …
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Gov. Baker Nominates State Rep. Kelcourse to Parole Board, Could Reduce Republican House Seats
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Amesbury state Rep. James M. Kelcourse is likely stepping down from his seat and further shrinking the number of Republicans in the state legislature after being nominated as a full-time member of the state Parole Board. Gov. Charlie Baker Wednesday nominated Kelcourse and Dr. Maryanne Galvin as board members. “As a forensic psychologist and a defense attorney, Dr. Maryanne Galvin …
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Detail Career Opportunities for Whittier Tech Students
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Students from Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School had an opportunity last month to learn firsthand what it is like to work at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Nearly 500 students connected with professionals from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in the Whittier Tech Collision Repair parking lot, which was converted into an open-air career fair. Students explored demonstrations put on by representatives, featuring …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Whittier Birthplace’s ‘Exploring Foodways’ Turns to Apples and Cider June 9
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Whittier Birthplace is having its second “Exploring Foodways” talk and taste with a June focus on apples and cider. The 21+ event has been described as “the intersection of food, drinks, culture and history” by Whittier Birthplace Executive Director Kaleigh Pare Shaughnessy and new Trustee Jimmy Carbone, CiderFeast event producer. The talk and taste takes place Thursday, June 9, from …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Fidelity House CRC Becomes Waystone Health & Human Services
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Fidelity House CRC, comprised of the 2019 merger of Haverhill-based Career Resources Corporation and Lawrence’s Fidelity House, has changed its name to Waystone Health & Human Services. In a statement, President & CEO Bradley Howell and board President Kara J. Johnson, said the organization has expanded services and outreach to meet the needs of more people in more communities. “Since …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, Region
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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. Guest: Deborah Chiaravalloti, Holy Family Hospital.
- 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 School Committee: When in session, Live. 7 p.m.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Friday’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: Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Northern Essex Community College Director of Public Relations Melissa Bouse.
- 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.
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