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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 03, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Fighting for Your Right to Know
Studies show the collapse of local newsrooms across the country in recent years has resulted in more secrecy, fewer voters going to the polls and even discouraged candidates from seeking local office. In this darkness, individual communities and legislatures—including right here in Massachusetts—are keeping secrets from the public and hiding behind failed laws that promote a lack of accountability.
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WHAV makes local news available to everyone, every day on-air at 97.9 FM, online at WHAV.net, in social media, over cable television in many communities, through podcasts and more. All of this is thanks to WHAV members. If you are not already a member, please support original journalism and keep local news coming from Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service by becoming a WHAV member here.
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Area Law Enforcement Heads Agree Teamwork Makes the Difference in Successful Policing
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The benefits of teamwork in successful policing were the takeaways from a Public Safety Breakfast Forum last Friday at the Haverhill Country Club. Sponsored by the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, the forum focused on teamwork between divisions of law enforcement, community police departments and police and the public at large. Police chiefs from Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Podcast: Haverhill Health Dept. Plans Flu, COVID Booster Clinics; Expects Shots to Become Annual
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Haverhill’s public health chief says consensus is building around updated COVID-19 vaccinations becoming as common as flu shots each year. During a recent interview on WHAV’s morning program, Haverhill Public Health Director Mary Connolly said yearly coronavirus inoculations would target various strains similar to formulas used in flu shots. “We were speaking with the state yesterday regarding that. It does …
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Sections: COVID-19, Haverhill, Health
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Rep. Vargas to Receive La Promesa Award at State of Latino Education Event Wednesday
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Haverhill Rep. Andy X. Vargas is set to receive the La Promesa—or The Promise—award at Wednesday afternoon’s annual State of Latino Education event at the State House. Latinos For Education celebrates its fifth anniversary during the presentation, which features discussion of “progress that Latino students and educators in the Commonwealth have made towards educational equity as well as the challenges …
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Sections: Haverhill, State House News
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Tips Lead Methuen Police to Arrest Arlington Man Accused of Fentanyl Drug Dealing
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Residents’ tips are credited with Methuen Police’s arrest last week of a 43-year-old Arlington man charged with suspected fentanyl drug dealing. The Methuen Police Department Street Crimes Unit, Essex County Sheriff’s office and Methuen Police Patrol Division said Friday more than 37 grams of suspected fentanyl. Police were directed to the area of Lawrence Street after collecting and analyzing information …
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Careers in Intelligence or Security Get a Boost From Northern Essex and UNH Partnership
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Students seeking a career in intelligence or security are expected to benefit from a new partnership between Northern Essex Community College and the University of New Hampshire. The federal Office of the Director of National Intelligence recently designated UNH as a national Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence and established the Northeast Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence. The consortium …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Women’s City Club Presents ‘Women of ‘76’ Tuesday, Oct. 18
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Five women who helped change the course of the American Revolution are brought to life in the one woman play, “Women of ’76,” featuring Rita Parisi of Waterfall Productions. The production, sponsored by the Women’s City Club of Haverhill, takes place at its Tuesday, Oct. 18, meeting. The club part of the meeting begins at 1 p.m. and the public …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Reminder: Haverhill Kiwanis Hosts $10,000 Putting Contest, Silent Auction and More at Golf Tournament Today
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Haverhill Kiwanis’ golf tournament, featuring a variety of activities and prizes, takes place Monday. The tournament takes place Monday, Oct. 3, with check-in starting at 11 a.m. and shotgun start at noon, at the Haverhill Country Club, 58 Brickett Lane, Haverhill. A bag lunch or hot dog meal with chips are available before tee off and a $50 dinner is …
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Sections: Community Spotlight
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Mitre Corporation Presents Advanced Manufacturing Trust Showcase Oct. 19 in Haverhill
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Mitre Corporation brings its Advanced Manufacturing Trust Showcase to Haverhill this month with opportunities to network and make five-minute pitches aimed at addressing barriers and solutions for buyers, designers and suppliers. Advanced manufacturing includes use of 3D printing, smart manufacturing and robotics. The principal speaker is Astro America President Neal Orringer, who is leading President Biden’s Additive Manufacturing Forward Initiative. …
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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. Guest: YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller.
- 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. Election Central: Sen. Barry Finegold, Democrat seeking re-election to Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Essex and Middlesex District.
Guest: Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta.
- 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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