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97.9 WHAV ♦ September 07, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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As someone who follows local news presented by 97.9 WHAV, you surely have noticed the growing number of important stories and events presented daily.
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Whether it is pent up demand after two years of the pandemic or a new trend, the numbers of events and critical happenings also have grown substantially.
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WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, seeks to keep you abreast of what’s happening, but your membership support is needed. If you’re not already a member, consider a monthly subscription by reviewing the many giving options here.
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Payano Appears Poised to Become Senator in New Lawrence, Haverhill and Methuen District
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Democrat Pavel Payano appears to be heading to the State House next January as the first senator elected to the new majority minority district serving Lawrence, Methuen and parts of Haverhill. Payano, who was challenged by fellow Democrats Doris V. Rodriguez of Lawrence and Eunice D. Zeigler of Methuen, faces no Republican opponent in November. The reconstituted 1st Essex District …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill, Region, State House News
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Updated: DiZoglio Triumphs Over Democratic Establishment, Winning Party Primary Against Dempsey
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State Sen. Diana DiZoglio beat back establishment Democrats Tuesday, winning the primary for state auditor against former Assistant Transportation Secretary Chris Dempsey. At the time of this report, with about 75% of the state’s precincts reporting, DiZoglio was winning by about 40,000 votes statewide. “Our campaign began way back in June of last year, built on a foundation of opening …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill, Region, State House News
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Haverhill Receives $100,000 State Grant to Plant 300 More Trees Throughout the City
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Haverhill is one of 10 Massachusetts cities and several nonprofit organizations to receive a state grant to plant trees. The $100,000 grant to Haverhill is part of the state’s Greening the Gateway Cities Program, which relies on trees to reduce runoff flooding and provide a cooling effect in urban neighborhoods where large areas of pavement create significantly more heat. “Since …
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Judge Sentences Lawrence Man Who Made Fentanyl Drug Deal in Haverhill to 10 Years in Prison
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A 26-year-old Lawrence man, who was arrested two years ago for negotiating the sale of the deadly drug fentanyl at an unnamed Haverhill restaurant, was sentenced to a decade in prison. Jefri Paulino was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV recently to 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release. Paulino pleaded guiltylast …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill, Region
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West Newbury Water Department Expects Water Shutdown Thursday for Valve Installation
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Drinking water in West Newbury is expected to be shut off for a few hours Thursday for installation of a new three-way valve. Water Department Superintendent Michael Gootee said Tuesday a new water valving system will be installed Thursday, Sept. 8, on the water main located in the driveway of Long Hill Orchard. Work will be performed by the Water …
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Despite Free Meals, Whittier Tech Encourages Families to Complete Meal Benefit Applications
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Although school meals are free this year in Massachusetts, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School is encouraging families to complete a Meal Benefit Application. Applications may help connect families to additional benefits and the data also supports allocation of additional state money for the pilot school meal program. Whittier Tech is participating in the National School Lunch Program and the …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Methuen Young People’s Theatre Presents ‘HMS Pinafore’ This Weekend in Methuen
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The Methuen Young People’s Theatre presents its production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “HMS Pinafore” this weekend. The comedy musical takes place on a Royal Navy ship where the captain’s daughter falls in love with a lower-class sailor. The pair must fight against society’s expectations to make their romance work. The show takes place Friday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Greater Haverhill Chamber Names Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods Business of the Month
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Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods has been named Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce’s business of the month for September. The Haverhill-based company completed a new $100 million Ward Hill plant in 2019 to help the company double production of hommus and Mediterranean foods. At the time, the 125,000 square-foot plant was expected to add 125 jobs to its existing 750-employee operation. It …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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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: Margot Regan, Emmaus Cycle for Shelter, and Ralph T. Basiliere, Veterans Warrior Support Task Force.
- 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.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Thursday’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: VA Bedford Healthcare System Public Affairs Officer Kat Bailey 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.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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