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97.9 WHAV ♦ March 07, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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It wasn’t that long ago that residents of Essex County in Massachusetts and Rockingham County, N.H., enjoyed local news from a multitude of radio stations, but WHAV is now the only outlet serving this vast area.
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WHAV is part of a national trend of household and small business-supported nonprofit local news services stepping up to fill “news deserts” left after the collapse of other news media. On-air, online, over cable television and via smart apps, only WHAV provides hourly local news; Community Spotlight; live, daily interviews with newsmakers; government meetings; and more.
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WHAV punches above its weight thanks to your support. Share Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service with your neighbors, co-workers, bosses and others. Suggest they visit https://whav.net/become-a-whav-member/.
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Haverhill for Consentino Begins Organizing Ahead of June 6 Debt Exclusion Ballot Question
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With three months before a special election in Haverhill, a citizen committee is ramping up its campaign to pay for a new Dr. Albert B. Consentino School outside of the city’s usual budget. Haverhill for Consentino was organized in January to advocate for an override of the state’s tax-limiting law to allow the school to be built through a debt …
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Sections: Education, Election Central, Haverhill
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Northern Essex Community College Remains Closed Tuesday in Aftermath of Cyberattack
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Northern Essex Community College remains closed Tuesday as officials continue to deal with the aftermath of an apparent cyberattack on the college’s computer network. Officials said Sunday the college “became aware of unauthorized access to its network” last Wednesday. They said they took steps to secure the network and alerted police and cybersecurity professionals to investigate. Officials said the College …
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Sections: Crime, Education, Haverhill, Region
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Pentucket Regional School Committee to Decide Budget Next Week; Invites Public Comment
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The public is invited to give its feedback next week on the Pentucket Regional School District’s budget for the next school year. The district’s School Committee will discuss, review and vote upon the budget Tuesday, March 7, 5 p.m., in room 2028 of the Middle-High School, according to Superintendent Justin Bartholomew. On the following day, Bartholomew expects to provide a …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Haverhill Public Library Offers Beginner Class on Gmail March 13
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Those new to the email platform, Gmail, can receive help from the Haverhill Public Library. “Getting Started with Gmail” is a class taking place Monday, March 13, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the library, 99 Main St. The class reviews the basics of Gmail with a focus on those who do not already have a Gmail account. For more …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Bethany Community Services Plans Ceremonial Groundbreaking for 48 Senior Apartments
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Bethany Community Services formally kicks off construction of its 48-apartment Merrimack Place on Friday. A ceremonial groundbreaking for the affordable apartments for seniors takes place Friday, March 10, at 10:30 a.m., at 98 Water St., in downtown Haverhill. As an extension of the Merrivista building at 100 Water St., the new development features a health and wellness center and through …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, 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: Sen. Barry R. Finegold and Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta.
- 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: 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: Haverhill Public-Private Partnership Director Allison Heartquist and Pentucket Regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew.
- 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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