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Haverhill Establishes Cooling Locations Today as Temperatures Rise Into the 90s

Haverhill Establishes Cooling Locations Today as Temperatures Rise Into the 90s
Haverhill is setting up locations for residents to keep cool today as temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s. WHAV’s Wave Weather Meteorologist James Covington says temperatures are expected to reach a high of 94 today. Mayor James J. Fiorentini says residents may seek relief today until 4 p.m., at the Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St.; until 7 p.m., …

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Fireworks, Food and Music Tonight in Haverhill; Sunday Night in North Andover and Lawrence

Fireworks, Food and Music Tonight in Haverhill; Sunday Night in North Andover and Lawrence
Haverhill’s annual Independence Day fireworks are set for tonight with bonus bands and food trucks. The free event begins at 5 p.m., at Riverside Park, 155 Lincoln Ave., adjacent to the Stadium, in Haverhill. The Chase Campbell Band opens the night, followed by the Abraxas Santana Tribute Band at 7:30. A fireworks display typically takes place after dusk. Residents are …

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Regional News

Mass. Attorney General Offers Savings Tips and Resources as Home Energy Costs Rise

Mass. Attorney General Offers Savings Tips and Resources as Home Energy Costs Rise
With electricity rates set to soar to record high prices this summer, Attorney General Maura Healey has launched a campaign to educate customers about programs available to reduce energy usage and lower bills. Inflation, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and other factors are driving up fossil fuel prices and, in turn, energy rates for customers across the country …

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State to Close Interstate 93 Ramps to I-495 Overnights This Week

State to Close Interstate 93 Ramps to I-495 Overnights This Week
Those who take Interstate 93 to reach I-495 are advised there will be a series of ramp closings next week to excavate and install electrical conduits and do other work on the right shoulder of the ramps. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said there will be temporary, one-at-a-time closings of the I-93 southbound ramp at exit 40A to I-495 northbound …

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Community Spotlight

Methuen Memorial Music Hall Offers Free Independence Day Concert Sunday, July 3

Methuen Memorial Music Hall Offers Free Independence Day Concert Sunday, July 3
Methuen Memorial Music Hall is offering a free Independence Day concert Sunday afternoon. Performers include Raymond Nagem, Leonardo Ciampa and Elizabeth Keusch. The concert takes place Sunday, July 3, at 3, at Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway, Methuen.

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Business Bulletin

Lawrence Community Access Television Hosts Merrimack Valley Chamber July 7

Lawrence Community Access Television Hosts Merrimack Valley Chamber July 7
Lawrence Community Access Television is hosting members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce for a free business networking mixer. There will be tours, an overview of service provided by Lawrence Community Access Television, appetizers, business card drawing for door prizes and networking among attendees. The event takes place Thursday, July 7, from 4-6 p.m., at Lawrence Community Access Television, …

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  • Pulse on Health: Greater Lawrence Family Health Center is home to the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program—a first of its kind, four-year, family medicine residency program based at a community health center. In late June, the GLFHC community celebrated the graduation of 10 new family medicine residency physicians. In this edition of Pulse On Health, highlights of the evening’s events.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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