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97.9 WHAV ♦ November 09, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Complete local news below.
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WHAV’s Fall Membership Drive Remembers Phil Christie
When WHAV introduced its “All-Request Dancing Party” on Saturday nights in the late 1940s, the station wasn’t sure people were yet familiar with the term “disc jockey.” To illustrate the metaphor, they dressed up a young Phil Christie in a horse jockey’s silks and photographed him near record turntables.
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Fresh out of Phillips Academy Andover, Christie would go on to a long career in radio. In his final years, his voice became well-known for his “attention shoppers” messages over the loudspeakers at Market Basket stores.
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Help celebrate WHAV’s diamond jubilee and return to its 1947 studio building in downtown Haverhill. Give a housewarming gift in support of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Just click here for options.
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Finegold Defeats DeFranco in Senate Race; Mirra Barely Holds on; Ramos Takes Vacant Seat
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The old adage “signs don’t vote” appears to have been proven in Democratic incumbent Sen. Barry R. Finegold’s win against Haverhill upstart Salvatore P. DeFranco. Finegold, who declined to debate his Republican opponent, won re-election despite a dramatically reconfigured district that saw him gain Haverhill, Amesbury, Andover, Merrimac part of North Andover and Wilmington, but lose Lawrence and Dracut. DeFranco …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill, Region, State House News
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DiZoglio Achieves Political Milestone with State Auditor Win in Mostly Female State Leadership
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Sen. Diana DiZoglio of Methuen achieved a Merrimack Valley political milestone Tuesday, winning statewide elected office, taking the job of auditor. She triumphed over Republican Anthony Amore in Tuesday’s final election, after beating Democratic party favorite Chris Dempsey in September’s primary. DiZoglio ruffled feathers in the state Senate with her frequent criticisms of the legislature’s secretive processes, extended State House …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region, State House News
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Haverhill Police Charge Boston Police Officer with Drugged Driving
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A Boston police officer was charged by Haverhill Police Monday afternoon with driving while under the influence of drugs. An arrest log shows 55-year-old Christopher M. Long of York, Maine, was arrested just after 2 p.m. on Howard Street. In a press release, Boston police said Long is currently injured on duty and assigned to the Medically Incapacitated Unit. “These …
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Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Point, Congregation Temple Emanuel Receive Security Grants
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Haverhill’s Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Point and Congregation Temple Emanuel of Andover are among 37 nonprofit, faith-based organizations statewide to receive federal grants to improve physical security and protect against terroristic and hate-fueled attacks. Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Point was awarded $125,000 and Congregation Temple Emanuel, $150,000, from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Nonprofit Security Grant Program. …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region, State House News
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Lawrence Man, 25, to Serve Three-Year Prison Sentence for Regional Fentanyl Dealing
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Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen, North Andover and other area police departments are being credited with playing roles leading to a three-year prison sentence for a Lawrence man involved in a Lawrence-based fentanyl drug trafficking organization. Last Friday, 25-year-old Elvin Mendoza of Lawrence was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to 37 months in prison and three years of …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill, Region
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Northern Essex Community College Presents ‘Proof’ by David Auburn This Weekend
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Northern Essex Community College presents several performances of the play “Proof” by David Auburn this weekend. Performances begin Thursday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m., and continue on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m., at Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliot St., Haverhill. “Proof” follows a troubled young …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Greater Haverhill’s Breakfast Exchange Club Offers Free Breakfast for Veterans at Raff’s Café
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The Breakfast Exchange Club of Greater Haverhill is hosting a free breakfast for veterans at Raff’s Café this weekend in observance of Veterans Day. The breakfast is happening Friday, Nov. 11, from 6 a.m.-2 p.m., at Raff’s Café, 620 Primrose St., Haverhill. Veterans should bring their military ID, past or present.
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Stevens Library Presents ‘Lessons from Trailblazing New England Women’ Featuring Patricia Harris
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Patricia Harris discusses “Lessons from Trailblazing New England Women” during an online presentation sponsored by Stevens Memorial Library of North Andover. The lecture takes place Thursday, Nov. 10, from 7-8 p.m., online. Harris’ presentation is based on her new book, “New England’s Notable Women: Stories and Sites of Trailblazers and Achievers.” Her stories include Narragansett tribal historian Princess Red Wing, …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Driscoll Funeral Home to Again Provide VFW Santa Parade Parking Sunday, Nov. 20
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Those participating in or viewing the 58th Annual VFW Santa Parade again have an off-street parking option near the start of the parade route. Driscoll Funeral Home is offering its recently expanded parking area to Santa Parade guests and restrooms at 309 S. Main St., opposite Northpoint College during the parade Sunday, Nov. 20. Those taking advantage of the parking …
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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: 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.
- 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. Guest: Daniel Plourde Sr., VFW Santa Parade.
- 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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