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Rape Victim, Now of Haverhill, Details Suffering Inflicted by Just-Sentenced Youth Minister

Rape Victim, Now of Haverhill, Details Suffering Inflicted by Just-Sentenced Youth Minister
A now-Haverhill resident, one of the victims of a youth minister from Newbury, told the court he continues to suffer daily from being raped and assaulted over a four-year period, starting 18 years ago. The man’s notes, given to WHAV with permission, were filed in Salem Superior Court as an “impact statement” during the long-delayed trial of 70-year-old Russell Davis …

Sections: Crime, Haverhill, Region

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New Haverhill High Football Head Coach Next to Climb to Top of ‘Pike’s Peak’

New Haverhill High Football Head Coach Next to Climb to Top of ‘Pike’s Peak’
“Pike’s Peak” just keeps getting taller. Pike’s Peak is the name still emblazoned above the broadcast box at Haverhill Stadium, commemorating longtime WHAV play-by-play announcer William C. “Bill” Pike who died in 2002. It could be added it also remembers Pike’s son, the late Robert A. “Bob” Pike, who was head coach at Haverhill High School football for 14 years. …

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Community Spotlight

Understanding Drug Addiction and Life-Saving Help Focus of Programs, Starting Monday

Understanding Drug Addiction and Life-Saving Help Focus of Programs, Starting Monday
Understanding more about addiction and receiving training to help save people are two programs being organized by Eammon’s Heart in Haverhill, with the first on Monday. “Heart to Heart: Surviving the Storm” is described as “A discussion on the drug crisis and how to help your children survive it.” It takes place Monday, Feb. 27, from 6-8 p.m., in the …

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Business Bulletin

‘Know Your Neighbor’ Business Mixer Monday Night at Roasted Coffee Bar

‘Know Your Neighbor’ Business Mixer Monday Night at Roasted Coffee Bar
A planned “Know Your Neighbor” business networking mixer Roasted Coffee Bar in Haverhill has been rescheduled to Monday night. The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce mixer includes appetizers and door prizes. It takes place Monday Feb. 27, from 5-7 p.m., at Roasted Coffee Bar, 181 Groveland St., Haverhill. Admission is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Those interested may …

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  • Pulse on Health: Restorative Justice in education was the topic during the second session of the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center’s Speaker Series at Lawrence High School. The series touched on the many different meanings of the term “restorative justice” and also the many restorative practices that help improve schools that serve the most vulnerable students in our communities. The guest panelists are Quin Gonell, Manager of Restorative Justice at Lawrence High School and Jadi Tavaras, Head of School at Esperanza Academy.
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