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97.9 WHAV ♦ February 09, 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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Podcast: Job Interviews Taking Place This Week for Next Haverhill High School Principal
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More interviews are scheduled this week in the search for the next Haverhill High School principal. The person chosen will replace interim principal Kevin Soraghan, who took the job when the previous search was called off when only a small number of candidates showed interest. Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta, a guest this week on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” show, …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill City Council Agrees to Seeking Placement of Powder House on National Register
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The Haverhill City Council said yes on Tuesday to a request by the Haverhill Historic Commission asking for its support for placing the city’s 1845-era powder house on the National Register of Historic Places. The structure, located at 91 Powder House Ave., is one of the few remaining buildings of that type in the region and, as such, was the …
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Three Dead at Andover Home from Gunshot Wounds
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Three people were found dead from gunshot wounds inside an Andover home early this morning. Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Andover Police Chief Patrick Keefe said Andover Police received a 911 call shortly after 3 a.m., reporting the incident at 48 Porter Road When officers responded, they found three people inside, dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Based …
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YWCA Seeks Nominations for 2023 Tribute to Women Awards
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Nominations are open for the 2023 Tribute to Women Awards, given annually by the YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts. The YWCA seeks nominations through March 3 of women who have made a difference in their work and community. Nominees must demonstrate superior contributions and/or advancement in her profession; possess outstanding community commitment; and live or work within the YWCA’s service area of …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill, Region
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A Year After Prop 2 1/2 Override Defeat, Pentucket Regional Schools Launch Budget Website
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The Pentucket Regional School District this week formally launched a new website to raise awareness of the upcoming 2023-2024 district budget; show important dates, such as next week’s School Committee budget hearing; and provide documents. Both Groveland and Merrimac voters last year defeated what was called an “operational budget override” to pay for the district’s proposed $50 million spending plan. …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Social Innovator Tsai to Address Essex County Community Foundation Institute for Trustees
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Charles Tsai, described as “a social innovator” who works with nonprofits and foundations, addresses Essex County Community Foundation’s 14th annual Institute for Trustees next month. “Every day, people look to nonprofits to support populations most impacted by the social challenges that our communities face. At no time is this more true than when an emergency, trauma or disaster strikes,” reads …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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How to Buy Health Insurance at Group Prices Focus of Merrimack Valley Chamber Forum Feb. 16
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Businesses looking for information about buying health insurance at group prices have an opportunity next week when the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce offers a HealthCare Series Breakfast Forum in Haverhill. The speakers include a representative from Health Connector for Business and Andrew Firman of Benefit Advisors Group. The breakfast takes place Thursday, Feb. 16, from 8-9:15 a.m., at Maria’s …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, Region
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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.
- Haverhill School Committee: 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: Bobby Gariepy, John Greenleaf Whittier School Theater Club, Matilda the Musical, and Officer Kaylee Sarfde, Haverhill Police Relief Association.
- 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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