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City Desk

New Haverhill Railroad Bridge to be Built Overhead so as to Not Disrupt Other Construction Projects

New Haverhill Railroad Bridge to be Built Overhead so as to Not Disrupt Other Construction Projects
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority says a new plan will see a replacement railroad bridge over South Elm Street largely constructed in the air, preventing the potential chaos of simultaneous construction projects in that area. When originally proposed back in March, plans were already in the works to improve the complex intersection of South Elm Street, Railroad Avenue and Comeau …

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Feds Indict Haverhill and Lawrence Men, 18 and 19, For Alleged Gun Thefts From Derry Firearms Dealer

Feds Indict Haverhill and Lawrence Men, 18 and 19, For Alleged Gun Thefts From Derry Firearms Dealer
An 18-year-old Haverhill man and his 19-year-old Lawrence counterpart were indicted this week by a federal grand jury in New Hampshire for alleged conspiracy to steal a dozen firearms from a Derry, N.H., outlet. U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young said Gary Ortiz of Haverhill and Jaythean Diaz of Lawrence, were charged with one count of conspiracy to steal firearms from …

Sections: Crime, Haverhill, Region

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Regional News

Methuen Police Explorers Learn of U.S. Coast Guard Role in Law Enforcement

Methuen Police Explorers Learn of U.S. Coast Guard Role in Law Enforcement
Methuen Police Explorers, accompanied by Officer Jeffrey Torrisi and Lt. Joseph Aiello, learned of the law enforcement role of the U.S. Coast Guard during a recent tour. The Explorers, ages 14-21, found, for example, one role on the nation’s waterways is to prevent illegal drug trafficking, human trafficking and illegal imports entering the country. They additionally are assigned to environmental …

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Seabrook Nuclear Plant’s ‘Mistaken’ Alarm Activation Tuesday Involved Nine of 121 Sirens

Seabrook Nuclear Plant’s ‘Mistaken’ Alarm Activation Tuesday Involved Nine of 121 Sirens
New Hampshire Department of Safety says Tuesday’s Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant’s “mistaken” emergency activation involved nine of 121 sirens. Commissioner Robert L. Quinn, along with leadership from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, said in a statement they continue to work with owner NextEra Energy and local emergency officials. “I have been in constant communication with the plant, …

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Education

Patel Graduates from Greater Lawrence Family Health Center’s Pharmacy Residency Program

Patel Graduates from Greater Lawrence Family Health Center’s Pharmacy Residency Program
It’s been a great two months for the pharmacy residency program hosted by Greater Lawrence Family Health Center and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Hemali Patel, PharmD, graduated recently from the one-year advanced pharmacy training program. She will be attending a second-year pharmacy residency program at VillageMD Population Health and Data Analytics in Texas. Last month, the …

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Community Spotlight

Learn About ‘Typographic Oddities’ During Museum of Printing Lecture

Learn About ‘Typographic Oddities’ During Museum of Printing Lecture
Haverhill’s Museum of Printing walks visitors through “Typographic Oddities: Things You Never Knew About Type,” during a lecture this Saturday Museum President Frank Romano gives the talk Saturday, July 16, at noon and again at 2 p.m., at Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave., Haverhill. There’s more information at museumofprinting.org.

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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: Deborah Chiaravalloti, Holy Family Hospital, and Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Executive Director Scott Forbes.
  • 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: Janet Nittmann of Windrush Farm Therapeutic Riding Center and Laurie Cantwell, Haverhill Lions Club.
  • 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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