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97.9 WHAV ♦ June 21, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Marie and Ken Spaulding both worked at WHAV. (Courtesy photograph.)
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WHAV Spring Membership Drive Remembers Ken Spaulding
Ken Spaulding hosted WHAV’s afternoon show during much of the 1970s. He was described as a master of production and promotion, complete with celebrity endorsements. One of these came from Maine logger-turned-1960s country star, Dick Curless.
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Spaulding’s wife Marie also worked in WHAV’s front office. Spaulding was the voice introducing Tom Bergeron mornings over WHAV. Playing the Laurel and Hardy theme song “Dance of The Cuckoos,” Spaulding announced, “Here’s another fine Tom Bergeron Show,” based on the duo’s well-known catchphrase.
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WHAV’s critical spring membership drive is down to the wire as the June 30 fiscal year deadline is just ahead. 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 https://whav.net/become-a-whav-member/.
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Podcast: Haverhill City Council Again Considers Fate of City Spending Plan Tonight
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Interviews with both Haverhill Firefighters Local 1011 President Timothy Carroll and Mayor James J. Fiorentini may be heard back-to-back on WHAV’s “Merrimack Valley Newsmakers” podcasts. Haverhill city councilors meet again tonight to decide whether to approve a city spending plan for the year that starts July 1. One of the sticking issues is fire department staffing levels. Both Mayor James …
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Sections: Haverhill, What's On?
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DiZoglio Says State Bond Bill Pays for Rescue Boat, Castle Shop and More if Baker Approves
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A $5.07 billion general government bond bill before Gov. Charlie Baker would pay for a new rescue/fire suppression boat for the Haverhill Fire Department, a café and gift shop at Winnekenni Castle and other capital projects in Methuen, Newburyport, Amesbury and Salisbury. State Sen. Diana DiZoglio said the local projects come as a result of amendments she filed to the …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Methuen City Hall Pride Flag Ceremony Wednesday
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Methuen raises its Pride Flag tomorrow. Mayor Neil Perry said the Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at Methuen City Hall is open to all and takes place Wednesday, June 22, at noon. “It is important for the City of Methuen to join in the recognition of the struggle of the LGBTQIA+ community,” said Perry. “We are committed to ensuring that the …
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Nettle School Principal Escovitz Leaving for Greater Responsibilities at Andover Public Schools
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Haverhill schools is looking to fill the job of principal at the Dr. Paul Nettle School as Shereen Escovitz leaves to take a job in her hometown of Andover. Escovitz was recently named director of curriculum at Andover Public Schools. In an email to staff, Superintendent Margaret Marotta said, “We are sad to see her go, but excited for her …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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LGBTQ+ Elders in an Ever-Changing World Conference this Friday Co-Sponsored by AgeSpan
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In time for Pride month, AgeSpan is collaborating to present the 11th Annual LGBTQ+ Elders in an Ever-Changing World Conference this Friday. AgeSpan, formerly Elder Services, is partnering with California State University-Sacramento, Care Dimensions, Good Shepherd Community Care, LGBT Aging Project Fenway Health, Over the Rainbow Social Group and Salem State University School of Social Work. The keynote speaker is …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill, Region
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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. Guests: Brian Spies of Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and Wes Pettengill, New England Spring Classic Car Show.
- 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 City Council: Live, 7 p.m.
- Lights Out: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Wednesday’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: Eunice Zeigler of the YWCA
- 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.
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