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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 20, 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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Schools Stay Closed as Haverhill Teachers and City Reach Agreement on Pay, But Other Obstacles Remain
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Haverhill schools again close to students Thursday despite both sides reporting significant progress, particularly on teacher salaries, but disagreeing on internal protocols for discussing student safety. Haverhill School Committee Negotiations Chairman Scott W. Wood Jr. said agreement on money was reached. “The Haverhill School Committee has accepted the union’s financial proposal which totals approximately $25 million. We believe this contract …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Veterans Alliance of Greater Haverhill Plans Fifth Annual Pre-Election Breakfast
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The Veterans Alliance of Greater Haverhill plans its fifth annual pre-election breakfast on the Sunday before voters cast ballot sin the final election. The event, which began in 2016 and continues a tradition by former state Rep. Brian S. Dempsey. It takes place Sunday, Nov. 6, from 9-11 a.m., at the Amvets Post 147, on 576 Primrose St., in Haverhill. …
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Haverhill Schools Place Nettle Teacher on Unpaid Leave Following N.H. Arrest for Alleged Drug Dealing
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A teacher at Haverhill’s Dr. Paul C. Nettle School is on leave following his recent arrest on alleged drug dealing charges. Travis D. Ducharme, a 36-year-old special education instructor, was arrested Oct. 4, by the Rockingham, N.H., County Sheriff’s office with the assistance of the Strafford County Problem Oriented Policing Unit and the FBI’s Major Offenders Task Force, according to …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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City of Lawrence Observes Disability Awareness Month Tonight with Meet and Greet
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The City of Lawrence and the Lawrence Commission on Disability is hosting a meet and greet Thursday to recognize and bring awareness to local disability services. The event is happening Thursday, Oct. 20, from 3-5 p.m., at the Lawrence Senior Center, 155 Haverhill St., Lawrence. More than 15 state and nonprofit organizations are attending to discuss the services they offer …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Greater Lawrence Tech Students Build for NASA, Work to be Sent to International Space Station
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Greater Lawrence Technical School students will see their work launched into space aboard the International Space Station. The students are part of High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware—HUNCH, for short—a instructional partnership between NASA and local school districts. Students are tasked with creating cost-effective hardware and soft goods in collaboration with HUNCH team members. “Any time you …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Haverhill Public Library Invites Community to Open Mic Night Tonight
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The Haverhill Public Library is hosting an in-person and virtual open mic night tonight. The event is taking place tonight, Oct. 20, from 7-8:30 p.m., online or in the Haverhill Public Library’s auditorium, 99 Main St., Haverhill. Performers may sing, play an instrument, read poetry or share art in another form. To register, click here. For more information, call Brendan …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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SJ Art Consulting Presents Schuetz’s ‘A Shift in Control’ Exhibition in Haverhill
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SJ Art Consulting is opening a new exhibition this week entitled “A Shift in Control” by Dover, N.H., based artist Dustin Schuetz. The opening reception takes place Saturday, Oct. 22, from 5-8 p.m., at SJ Art Consulting, 43 Washington St., Haverhill. Refreshments will be served. “A Shift in Control” is an acrylic work with paper weavings used as underlayment and …
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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: 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.
- 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.
Friday’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: Michael Thompson of SCORE and Haverhill Rotary Club President Tim Jordan, Rotary Club Veterans Breakfast.
- 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.
- All Request Friday Night: Chris Porter, live, 6:15 p.m. Call 978-374-1900.
- Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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