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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 19, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service provides consistent and timely coverage of local news. Tune in to 97.9 WHAV for breaking news when it happens.
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Councilors Receive Assurances Haverhill City Hall Chambers will be Ready for Expanded Boards
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As time draws nearer for Haverhill’s City Council and School Committee to expand their memberships, as approved by voters in the last election, some city councilors want updates on how well plans to modify the Theodore A. Pelosi Jr. City Council Chambers to fit those new members are progressing. Councilor Melinda E. Barrett said she and fellow councilor Thomas J. …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Haverhill Schools to Remain Closed Even as Both Sides Say They Came Close to Agreement Tuesday
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Haverhill schools remain closed to students a third day even though both the school administration and teachers’ union said they believed an agreement was close at hand Tuesday. School Superintendent Margaret Marotta told staff “There were several times today that I truly believed the Haverhill School Committee and HEA (Haverhill Education Association) were going to reach an agreement.” Responding to …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill Public Library’s $10 Million Renovation Plan Moves Forward with Second Public Meeting
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Haverhill Public Library trustees and staff are inviting the community to attend a second public meeting to gather feedback for the building’s upcoming $10 million renovation. The meeting takes place Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the library’s Johnson Auditorium, 99 Main St., Haverhill. Pizza will be served and children are welcome. More than 60 people attended the first …
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Methuen Police Invite the Public to Participate in ‘Pink Patch Project’ for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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The Methuen Police Department is participating this month for the first time in the “Pink Patch Project,” a public awareness campaign to bring attention to the fight against cancer and support cancer research organizations. During October’s nationally recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month, officers, dispatchers, non-sworn personnel and civilian members of the department may participate in a fundraiser, benefitting Dana Farber …
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Haverhill High Junior ROTC Wins High Praise; Selected as Naval Honor School Third Year in a Row
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The Haverhill School Committee and local teachers haven’t found much in common during contract negotiations, but appear to agree on the good examples being set by junior members of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. The Haverhill School Committee gave high praise and thanks to leaders and members of the Junior ROTC at last Thursday’s meeting. School Superintendent Margaret Marotta called …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Annual Chili Cook-Off Returns This Saturday Hosted by Haverhill Firefighting Museum
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The Haverhill Firefighting Museum is once again hosting its annual chili cook-off on Saturday. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 22, from 6-9 p.m., at the Haverhill Firefighting Museum, 75 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. The cook-off has three categories to win including Best Individual or Business, Best Firehouse/Police/EMS and Best Restaurant. Along with the tasting and judging of chili, the event …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Essex County Ghost Project Hosts Bag Lunch with Paranormal Investigator at Noon in Lawrence
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The Essex County Ghost Project is offering the chance to meet up and chat with a paranormal expert during its “Bag Lunch with a Paranormal Investigator” event. The lunch takes place today, Oct. 19, at noon, at the Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St, Lawrence. Attendees can expect a short presentation and talk about paranormal problems that occur in …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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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: Richard Rodriguez on Lawrence Disability Month and Maureen Lynch, superintendent, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School.
- 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: Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Senior Transportation Planner Betsy Goodrich and Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority Administrator Noah S. Berger.
- 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.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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