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97.9 WHAV ♦ February 21, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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What is ‘Insider Priority Status?’
WHAV will always weigh every potential news story, interview and coverage request on merit and level of importance to the community.
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In many cases, responding to the extremely high volume of interview and coverage requests, lower priority press releases and other promotional submissions come down to time, space and staff discretion. In these instances, WHAV staff will consider on a trial basis giving “Insider Priority Status” to members, paid subscribers and donors or underwriters who provide bona fide and newsworthy items.
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This difficult policy decision, which remains subject to further review and scrutiny, is designed to encourage vital public contributions to offset the enormous costs of serving as Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service.
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Two Women Plan to Compete for Haverhill School Committee, Representing Ward 5
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The first two candidates for election by ward this year to the Haverhill School Committee—both competing for Ward 5—made it official this weekend. Lynette Hickey, who argued last year for the end of mandatory student masking, and Jill Story, who has been active in the Haverhill Education Coalition’s push for grade level reading by third grade, launched their respective candidacies …
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Sections: Education, Election Central, Haverhill
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Sen. Finegold Reorganizes Staff With New Hires, Promotion
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State Sen. Barry R. Finegold, whose district now includes Haverhill, has reorganized his office with a number of new staff. North Andover Select Board Chair Janice Phillips becomes Finegold’s new district director, while Erin Olivieri moves up from director of constituent services to legislative director. Olivieri graduated from Harvard College in 2020 with a degree in Government. Others coming on …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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On One-Year Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion, Poet Comeau Sees Another Way
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This Friday marks one year since Russia invaded its neighbor, Ukraine, resulting in 7,199 civilian deaths, according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The numbers, compiled as of Feb. 12, 2023, include 438 children. Ukraine became independent in 1991 along with all other former Soviet Socialist Republics following the Belovezh Accords, which declared that …
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Plaistow Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Apartment Fire Likely Caused by Bike Battery
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Plaistow, N.H., firefighters quickly extinguished a fire—apparently caused by a bike battery—Monday afternoon at a mixed commercial and residential building off Route 125. The Fire Department reported “damage was limited to one apartment because of a fast response” that began just before 5 p.m., at 174 Plaistow Road. Firefighters were dispatched after receiving a 9-1-1 telephone call and the first …
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Methuen Citizens Police Academy Begins in April
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Methuen is again inviting residents to take part in its Citizens Police Academy for 12 weeks starting in April. Police Chief Scott J. McNamara said the department is accepting applications for what is described as an “exciting, dynamic, and informative course,” beginning Wednesday, April 5, and running every Wednesday night through June 21, at the Methuen Police Station, 90 Hampshire …
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Plaistow, N.H., Selectmen to Honor Rep. Norman Major March 4
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The Plaistow, N.H., Board of Selectmen invites the public March 4 to honor New Hampshire state Rep. Norman Major for his 26 years of service. An open house takes place Saturday, March 4, from 2-6 p.m., at the Plaistow Fish and Game Club, 18 May Ray Ave. Major previously served on the Plaistow Town Board and has worked with the …
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Haverhill Public Library Presents Author Tim Spofford Tonight on Famous ‘Doll Test’
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Author Tim Spofford talks tonight about a psychological experiment that measured how segregation affected Black children’s perception of themselves and other Black people. In an online presentation sponsored by the Haverhill Public Library, Spofford discusses his new book, “What The Children Told Us: The Untold Story of the Famous ‘Doll Test’ and the Black Psychologists Who Changed the World.” The …
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Sections: Community Spotlight
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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: Rep. Ryan Hamilton.
- 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 City Council: When in session, live, 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Wednesday’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: Eunice Zeigler of the YWCA and Helen Sheehan, Eammon’s Heart Foundation.
- 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.
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