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97.9 WHAV ♦ June 15, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Complete local news below.
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WHAV’s Spring Membership Drive Remembers Bud Smith
Earl “Bud” Smith was a Haverhill meteorologist who found a place on-air when WHAV launched 75 years ago. He worked in an age without sophisticated radar or satellites and acknowledged the shortcomings of the time. He explained in a promo for his forecasts.
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“Now, wait a minute. Maybe we weren’t absolutely right on the last broadcast, but the weather does change you know and I’ll guarantee an honest forecast every time.”
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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.
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Haverhill and Essex Greenbelt Partner Again on Protecting 54 Acres Near Crystal Lake
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Haverhill has been awarded a $250,000 state grant to preserve 54 acres of watershed land near Crystal Lake Reservoir, part of Haverhill’s primary drinking water system. Interim Public Works Director Robert E. Ward told WHAV the city and Essex County Greenbelt Association are working with the Meserve family of Crystal Street to protect the forest from development. “It basically keeps …
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Haverhill High Principal Meland Leaving After ‘Difficult Year;’ School Recruiting Anew
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Jason Meland, principal of Haverhill High School for about a year, is leaving the job to return to Boston Public Schools. In an email to staff Tuesday afternoon, Meland acknowledged his stay at Haverhill High “has been shorter than I initially intended,” but said it is the “best decision” for him and his family. “I will forever be grateful to …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill Democrats Host Local Candidates for State Office Tonight at Free Meet and Greet
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The Haverhill Democratic City Committee is hosting a free event tonight for the public to meet and greet local Democratic candidates for Congress, Governor’s Council, district attorney, sheriff, state senator and state representative. The event is described as “a great opportunity for members of the City Committee, as well as activists throughout the Merrimack Valley, to meet and speak with …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Endicott College Presents its 12th Annual Misselwood Concours d’Elegance Car Show July 15-17
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Endicott College’s Misselwood Estate is planning the 12th annual Misselwood Concours d’Elegance, an annual display of cars and motorcycles from across north America. This year’s show brings celebrity and movie cars, race cars, ’50s-era Buicks and the Ferrari Dino, among other classics to Beverly with Misselwood’s panoramic views of the Atlantic and its sprawling greens. The show runs from Friday, …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Haverhill Public Library Plans Summer Party Saturday with Music, Games and Ice Cream
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The Haverhill Public Library celebrates the beginning of summer this Saturday with music, games, food and ice cream. Partying for kids and adults alike takes place Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the library, 99 Main St., Haverhill. Toe Jam Band performs from 10-10:45 a.m.; followed by Laser Tag from 10:30 a.m.-noon; Mini Golf, 10:45 a.m. …
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Sections: Community Spotlight
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Haverhill Chamber Presents Youth Enrichment Series at Cedar’s and Duston-Dustin Garrison House
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Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Enrichment Series, remembered as “YES,” kicks off Friday with 12-21-year-olds learning how to make hummus. Youth, ages 12-21, will tour Cedar’s Research Kitchen and learn about the food production industry. They will hear from Cedar’s employees about working in the food manufacturing and production business, potential career paths and the history of Cedars. The …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Now Hiring: Part-Time News Reporter
97.9 WHAV is Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. It is offering a rare opportunity to join a respected and growing regional news operation—on-air and online.
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Successful applicants must demonstrate natural curiosity, objectivity, dependability, willingness to learn and commitment to accuracy. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, reliable transportation and valid driver’s license, strong ethics, excellent English spelling and grammar, working knowledge of Associated Press (AP) Style, ability to work well and quickly under deadline pressure, mastery of Microsoft Word, solid PC skills and above-average attention to detail.
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The job involves putting night meetings on the air live, recording audio, editing news cuts and writing stories. Some technical training will be provided.
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Work on college TV, radio, newspapers or literary publications will be considered as experience.
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To be considered, upload introductory letter, resume and multiple news writing samples (URLs accepted) using this form. No telephone calls please.
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Public Media of New England Inc. d/b/a WHAV promotes equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran. WHAV is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment during all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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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: Maureen Lynch, superintendent, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School.
- 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.
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Thursday’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: Deborah Chiaravalloti, Holy Family Hospital, and Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority Administrator Noah S. Berger.
- 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.
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