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97.9 WHAV ♦ December 09, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Sen. Philip Kirkham Allen. (Courtesy of Phillips Academy Andover.)
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At New Building, State Senator Foresaw WHAV’s ‘Promise’ in 1947
Of all the dignitaries who visited WHAV on the opening of its new studio building 75 years ago this month, state Sen. Philip K. Allen marveled at how its construction forecast the station’s future.
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“It will fill a need for news coverage and the implementation of education throughout the area to which its services reach. The modern conception of its building architecturally and scientifically should, I think, give promise of things to come,” he said.
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A virtual housewarming party is the theme of nonprofit WHAV’s end of year appeal and nonprofit WHAV asks listeners to give a housewarming gift in support of local news and entertainment. To give or learn more, click here.
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Gov. Baker in Haverhill Lauds City for Role in Addressing Housing Shortage; Transforming Downtown
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Additional photographs below. In what may well be part of his farewell tour, Gov. Charlie Baker used downtown Haverhill as a backdrop yesterday to tout his administration’s housing policies. Baker and his State House entourage gathered Thursday morning at the UMass Innovation Hub, a building with an associated housing component made possible by state MassWorks grants. He pointed out his …
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Haverhill and Lawrence Police and Fire Receive State Help to Make Up For Underfunded Years
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Haverhill and Lawrence Police and Fire Departments are receiving a fresh round of state aid to make up for previously underfunded budgets. The Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Grant Program awarded $198,160 to Haverhill Police, $80,000 to Haverhill Fire and a about a million each to Lawrence Police and Fire Departments. The program is intended to boost public safety departments …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Rep. Mirra Plans Court Challenge After He Appears to Lose by One Vote Following Recount
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Democrat Kristin Kassner jumped into the lead over five-term Republican Rep. Leonard Mirra after a district-wide recount erased her narrow deficit and put her ahead by a single vote. Mirra plans to challenge the result in court. “It’ll absolutely be a legal challenge,” Mirra said. Mirra led Kassner by 10 votes out of more than 23,000 cast across the north …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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State Awards Assistance to YWCA Residences at Ingalls Court in Methuen for 48 Apartments
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YWCA Residences at Ingalls Court in Methuen will host 48 affordable homes thanks to federal and state low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds, including American Rescue Plan Act. The assistance was announced by Gov. Charlie Baker while he was in Haverhill yesterday to celebrate his pro-housing policies over the last eight years. When completed, the project will offer 48 …
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Sections: Region, State House News
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John Greenleaf Whittier School’s Parent Teacher Organization Offers Holiday Market Saturday
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The Parent Teacher Organization at John Greenleaf Whittier School is hosting more than 30 vendors at its holiday fair and market. The market happens Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the school, 256 Concord St., Haverhill. Gift wrapping, raffles and more are available and several local artists and small businesses will be in attendance. For more information, email …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill Hosts 10th Annual Jingle Bell Half Marathon and 5K Sunday
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The 10th annual Jingle Bell Half Marathon and 5K takes place this Sunday in Haverhill. The race begins Sunday, Dec. 11, at 9 a.m., with the starting line at the Sports and Fitness Center at Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott St., Haverhill. The half marathon is a figure eight loop course that runs along the Merrimack River. Water stops …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill, Sports
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Temple Emanu-El of Haverhill Invites Shirim Klezmer Orchestra to Light Up Winter
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Temple Emanu-El of Haverhill is hosting the Shirim Klezmer Orchestra this Sunday in a program entitled “Klezmer for All: Sounds and Story to Light Up Your Winter.” The program takes place Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m., at Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St., Haverhill, or online. Masks are required for in-person attendees. The Shirim Klezmer Orchestra will introduce its instruments, …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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East Parish Meeting House Holds Seventh Annual Caroling and Camaraderie Event
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Haverhill’s East Parish Meeting House is presenting music, refreshments and more at its seventh annual “Caroling and Camaraderie” event. The program occurs Sunday, Dec. 11, at 4 p.m., at East Parish Meeting House, 150 Middle Road, Haverhill. Music will be led by the Riversiders and the Greenleaf Musicians. Warm fire, candlelight and room to carefully social distance is also available. …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, 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.
- 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.
Saturday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
- FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Gunsmoke: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Sunday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
- Pulse on Health: Chief Medical Officer Dr. Zandra Kelley talks about the new Affiliated Care Organization called C3 that Greater Lawrence Family Health Center will join in 2023. Kelley explains what the organization is and what changes patients can expect in the coming months. Nurse Practitioner Lisa Howe also talks about school-based health centers and how they affect students’ health and wellness, without having to leave school.
- FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Monday’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: Rep.-Elect Ryan Hamilton and Rep. Christina A. Minicucci.
- 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.
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