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City Desk

Haverhill Still Seeking Paid Workers for Sept. and Nov. Elections

Haverhill Still Seeking Paid Workers for Sept. and Nov. Elections
Haverhill is still looking to hire election workers especially with the primary election only a little over a month away. The Haverhill City Clerk’s office is looking to recruit poll workers for its upcoming election cycle. Officials said poll workers are critical to the success of an election. “Having an adequate number of poll workers to staff polling places on …

Sections: Election Central, Haverhill

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Haverhill’s Multicultural Festival Presents Diversity Through the Arts

Haverhill’s Multicultural Festival Presents Diversity Through the Arts
Haverhill’s upcoming Multicultural Festival is designed as a community event where neighbors will learn about each other through diverse music, dance, food and crafts. The Multicultural Festival takes place Saturday, Aug. 6, from noon-6 p.m., at GAR Park in downtown Haverhill. Musical performances come from Be Imagine Music Studios, Rainbow Catalyst, The Resistance, Grupo Fantasia, Veronica Robles’ Female Mariachi Band …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Regional News

Salisbury Man Dies in Rollover Crash on I-495 in Andover

Salisbury Man Dies in Rollover Crash on I-495 in Andover
A 58-year-old Salisbury man was killed late Sunday morning when his car rolled over and he was ejected on Interstate 495 south in Andover. Troopers assigned to the State Police-Andover Barracks were dispatched at about 11:25 a.m. to the single-vehicle crash involving a 2013 Ford Focus. Trooper arrived to find bystanders attempting cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The man, who has not yet …

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DiZoglio Economic Development Bill Amendments Support Methuen Youth and Community Center

DiZoglio Economic Development Bill Amendments Support Methuen Youth and Community Center
Senate amendments to a state economic development bill are slated to bring an additional $5 million for area projects. Among them a Methuen Youth and Community Center, championed by Sen. Diana DiZoglio. She noted that Methuen is among the few communities in the Merrimack Valley that does not have such a center like many surrounding cities and towns. “While we …

Sections: Region

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Education

State Awards Grants to Area High Schools and Colleges for Expanded Training Openings

State Awards Grants to Area High Schools and Colleges for Expanded Training Openings
Northern Essex Community College, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, Greater Lawrence Technical School and Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School are among institutions awarded state Skills Capital and Career Technical Initiative grants. Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov.Karyn Polito, Education Secretary James Peyser, Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy …

Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region

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Community Spotlight

Sons of Italy Drum and Bugle Corps Free Family Night Tonight

Sons of Italy Drum and Bugle Corps Free Family Night Tonight
A free concert and family night with the Sons of Italy Drum and Bugle Corps takes place tonight. Attendees have a chance to meet the members of the Drum and Bugle Corps, check out their musical instruments, speak with their instructors and hear them play. There will also be hamburgers and hot dogs, giveaways and games to play. The group’s …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Chamber Plans Mixer at Haverhill’s Wicked Axe

Merrimack Valley Chamber Plans Mixer at Haverhill’s Wicked Axe
Haverhill’s Wicked Axe is hosting members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce for a business networking mixer during the first week of August. The mixer includes networking, complimentary appetizers and a cash bar and door prizes. It takes place Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 5-7 p.m., at Wicked Axe, 721 S. Main St., Bradford. Admission is $10 for members and …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guest: Greater Haverhill Chamber President and CEO Alex Eberhardt.
  • 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.
  • Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.

Tuesday’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: Haverhill Veterans Services Director Jeffrey C. Hollett and Michael Bevilacqua of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
  • 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: When in session, live. 7 p.m.
  • Lights Out: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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