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Haverhill Dedicates ‘Mike Ryan Memorial Baseball Field’ Friday for ‘Impossible Dream’ Catcher

Haverhill Dedicates ‘Mike Ryan Memorial Baseball Field’ Friday for ‘Impossible Dream’ Catcher
Dedication of the “Mike Ryan Memorial Baseball Field,” on the very spot he polished the skills that would propel him to the Red Sox, takes place Friday morning in Haverhill. Ryan, a Red Sox catcher during the 1967 “Impossible Dream” season, died two years ago at age 78. His family, friends and fans are expected to take part in the …

Sections: Haverhill, Society

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$52.7 Billion State Spending Plan Goes to Gov. Baker; Includes Vargas’ Free School Meals Plan

$52.7 Billion State Spending Plan Goes to Gov. Baker; Includes Vargas’ Free School Meals Plan
Both the state House and Senate have signed off on a compromise $52.7 billion annual spending plan Monday that includes Rep. Andy X. Vargas’ priority for free meals for all school children. Vargas took to Twitter Sunday night to celebrate that budget negotiators preserved one of his priorities, universal free school meals for all school children across Massachusetts at a …

Sections: Haverhill, Region, State House News

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Regional News

With Key Legislative Elections Decided in September, Forums Taking Place Wed. and Thurs.

With Key Legislative Elections Decided in September, Forums Taking Place Wed. and Thurs.
Election of several state legislators, including a new minority majority Senate district, will be decided in September since there are no opposing party challengers to require November balloting. That means Methuen Community Studios and Lawrence Community Access Television plan what may be the only candidate forums this Wednesday and Thursday. Methuen Community Studios Executive Director Karen L. Hayden explained the …

Sections: Election Central, Haverhill, Region, State House News

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Beede Waste Oil Superfund Site Work Continues with Excavation and Restoration

Beede Waste Oil Superfund Site Work Continues with Excavation and Restoration
Plaistow, N.H., is advising residents of the next phase of cleanup at the Beede Waste Oil Superfund site. Surveys, excavation and other activities are planned this summer and continuing in the fall, as part of, what is called, the “Lower Landfill and Sediment Excavation Remedy.” Site preparation activities include a vibration survey, invasive plant management, installation of erosion controls and …

Sections: Region

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Community Spotlight

Rocks Village Fall Workshops Feature Quilting, Art, Paperwhite Bulbs and More

Rocks Village Fall Workshops Feature Quilting, Art, Paperwhite Bulbs and More
The Rocks Village Memorial Association is planning a series of five workshops this fall. Workshop consist of a “Monkey Wrench Quilt Class,” Tuesdays from Sept.6 to Oct. 25, from 7-9 p.m., with a fee of $125; “Unexpected Abstraction Art Workshop,” Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m.-noon, for $60; “Hand Made Journal Workshop,” Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m.- noon, for …

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