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Haverhill Chief Honors Firefighters for Rescue of Man From Car Sinking in Merrimack River

Haverhill Chief Honors Firefighters for Rescue of Man From Car Sinking in Merrimack River
Haverhill firefighters are being honored for last week’s rescue of an older man who accidentally drove his car into the Merrimack River. Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien said Monday he issued letters of commendation to a crew of 10 that worked collaboratively to break into the car which was quickly sinking last Monday night about 30 to 40 feet …

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Haverhill Councilors Hear Plan Tonight to Build 14 Single Family Homes Where 10 Typically Allowed

Haverhill Councilors Hear Plan Tonight to Build 14 Single Family Homes Where 10 Typically Allowed
Haverhill city councilors hear plans tonight to build 14 single-family homes on 25.3 acres of former farmland off Lake Street and Mohawk Trail. The proposal by Aaron Orso, co-owner of Cedar Crest Development seeks to take advantage of another element of the city’s new zoning master plan. Using the new “Flexible Development” zoning tool, the developer could be permitted to …

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Officials Charge Manchester, N.H., Man in Murder of Five-Year-Old Girl With Haverhill Ties

Officials Charge Manchester, N.H., Man in Murder of Five-Year-Old Girl With Haverhill Ties
The father of a missing girl with Haverhill connections was arrested Monday and charged with repeatedly striking his daughter in the head with a closed fist, causing her death. Thirty-two-year-old Adam Montgomery of Manchester, N.H., was arrested and charged with the murder of Harmony Montgomery, who was five at the time, on Dec. 7, 2019, according to N.H. Attorney General …

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Regional News

Methuen Police Partner with Debbie’s Treasure Chest for Annual Coat Drive This Month

Methuen Police Partner with Debbie’s Treasure Chest for Annual Coat Drive This Month
The Methuen Police Department is teaming up with Debbie’s Treasure Chest for a second year to host a coat drive. Coats may be donated from now until Friday, Nov. 11, in drop boxes in the police station lobby, 90 Hampshire St., Methuen. Donations should include new or gently used winter coats of all sizes from infant to adult. The coats …

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Education

YMCA Names Nominees for 2022 Educators of the Year; Ceremony Takes Place Nov. 16

YMCA Names Nominees for 2022 Educators of the Year; Ceremony Takes Place Nov. 16
A dozen Haverhill educators are this year’s nominees for YMCA 2022 Educators of the Year. All nominees will be honored during a reception Wednesday, Nov. 16, beginning at 5 p.m., at Renaissance Golf Club, 377 Kenoza St. Rep. Andy X. Vargas is serving as master of ceremonies. Educators, nominated by the public, are Elaine Ventura and Charles Luongo, Haverhill High …

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Community Spotlight

Paranormal Researcher Dustin Pari Gives Presentation at Haverhill Public Library This Thursday

Paranormal Researcher Dustin Pari Gives Presentation at Haverhill Public Library This Thursday
Haverhill Public Library is holding a talk this Thursday featuring paranormal researcher and motivational speaker Dustin Pari. The lecture is happening Thursday, Oct. 27, from 7-8:30 p.m., at Haverhill Public Library’s auditorium, 99 Main St., Haverhill. Pari’s presentation typically runs an hour with a 30-minute Q&A afterwards. His main topic is shadow people and what lurks in the shadows. Pari …

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Whittier Birthplace Presents Dale Rogers’ 'Big Dog Show' and More on Bradford Common This Weekend

Whittier Birthplace Presents Dale Rogers’ 'Big Dog Show' and More on Bradford Common This Weekend
Whittier Birthplace hosts Haverhill artist Dale Rogers’ “Big Dog Show” during a weekend of family-friendly activities. The weekend kicks off with a dinner Wednesday, Oct. 26, at G’s Restaurant, 35 Washington St., Haverhill. All proceeds benefit the Whittier Birthplace. From Friday, Oct. 28, to Monday, Oct. 31, 20 of Rogers’ “American Dogs” will be arranged on Bradford Common. Event sponsors …

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Next Generation Leaders Plan Mixer at Smolak Farms

Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Next Generation Leaders Plan Mixer at Smolak Farms
The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business mixer for next generation leaders and young people in business at Smolak Farms this week. The mixer takes place Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at Smolak Farms, 315 S. Bradford St., North Andover. Featured treats include complimentary cider, donuts and more. Attendance costs $15 for MVCC members and $25 …

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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. Guests: Eunice Zeigler of the YWCA and Kaleigh Pare-Shaughnessy of Whittier Birthplace.
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  • 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.
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