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97.9 WHAV ♦ January 05, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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“Let the truth…undisguised, naked, terrible as it is, stand out before us.”
—John Greenleaf Whittier
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WHAV is Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service.
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Retired Detective McDonald Becomes Part-Time Haverhill Conservation Officer
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Haverhill is bringing back the job of conservation officer and naming a retired police officer to take the part-time position. Retired Haverhill Police Detective Daniel McDonald was named to the job recently by Mayor James J. Fiorentini. The mayor said the city eliminated the position about a decade ago, but he and Police Chief Robert P. Pistone agree restoration of …
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Haverhill and Surrounding Communities Receive Student and Senior Fire Safety Education Money
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Haverhill, Methuen, Lawrence, Groveland and North Andover Fire Departments were among area communities this week receiving state grants to buy fire and life safety education for children and older adults. The state grants were allocated between the Student Awareness of Fire Education—SAFE, for short—and Senior SAFE programs. Haverhill and Lawrence were each awarded $6,781 for the student program and $2,677 …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region, State House News
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Lawrence General Hospital to add Behavioral Health Coordinator with State Grant
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Lawrence General Hospital will use its share of $3 million in grants from the state attorney general’s office to add a to add a bilingual behavioral health coordinator to follow up with patients released from emergency room care. The hospital is one of 11 nonprofits statewide to share Mental Health Diversionary Services Grant money intended to divert patients in need …
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Mirra Remains Voting State Representative as House Awaits Election Decision
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The state House of Representatives yesterday gaveled in a new two-year session, which will include state Rep. Lenny Mirra—at least until the outcome of his district’s disputed election is decided. Representatives voted quickly to stick with Speaker Ronald Mariano and give the Quincy Democrat another term as House leader. House Dean Kevin Honan handled things until Mariano was elected speaker …
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Sections: Election Central, Region
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Women’s City Club of Haverhill to Learn Art of Paper Folding Jan. 17
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Learning a new skill and creating original art in the new year is how the Women’s City Club of Haverhill will begin 2023. “Origami is Not Just For Kids” will be taught by Michael Lafosse and Richard Alexander on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Members will learn how to create art through paper folding, described as a fun way to express creativity. …
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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. Guests: YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller and Haverhill Promise Director Jessica Kallin.
- 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.
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: Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Kerri Perry, CEO of Community Action.
- 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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