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97.9 WHAV ♦ March 13, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Does WHAV ‘Beg’ Too Much?
It is a fair question and one all civic, cultural and other nonprofits across the Merrimack Valley wrestle with continually. WHAV, like others, provides a valuable and, arguably, critical service.
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In fact, democracy doesn’t work without informed citizens. What we see in plain sight across the country is that fewer people hold their governments accountable and fewer people run for office or vote when local news disappears. Those who listen to WHAV or read or hear its local news on other platforms are not blindsided by looming issues such as building new schools, public safety, housing construction, health and environmental concerns and others.
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Perhaps, when those people and businesses who don’t currently contribute to WHAV step up to ease the information crisis, WHAV can pull back on the begging. For now, support Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service by reviewing the many giving options here.
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Basiliere Bridge to Keep Two Lanes Open During Construction; Residents Give Wish List
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(Additional photographs below.) Keeping street and boat traffic moving, decorative lighting and possible salvage of one tower were among the key issues raised during a public hearing on plans to replace the Pfc. Ralph T. Basiliere Bridge. A Massachusetts Department of Transportation meeting Thursday night was called to gather public feedback before designing of the estimated $150 million replacement bridge—between …
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Haverhill Schools Address Sex Education Questions, Clear Misinformation, Note Opt-Out
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Of all subjects taught in public schools, officials acknowledge, sex education probably creates the largest blip on a parent’s radar and the topic at Haverhill Public Schools proved Thursday to be no exception. School Committee candidate Carmen Garcia King and Haverhill City Councilor Catherine P. Rogers said parents want to see all materials used in that curriculum before it is …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Health
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Newly Relocated Haverhill Businesses Laud City and State for Success; Others List Needed Fixes
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Additional photographs below. A cross section of businesses credited state and local incentives and guidance Thursday in helping them set up shop in Haverhill. At a roundtable in downtown Haverhill, Lt. Gov. Kimberley Driscoll and Community Development Undersecretary Ashley Stolba listened to stories about what works, but also heard suggestions for making improvements. She called Haverhill’s success during the pandemic …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Merrimack Valley Chamber St. Patrick’s Business Networking Mixer Monday Night
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The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is having its annual St. Patrick’s Business Networking Mixer Monday night. Besides networking with other businesses, the event features complimentary appetizers and door prizes. It takes place Monday, March 13, from 5-7 p.m., at DoubleTree by Hilton, Andover, 123 Old River Road, Andover. Those interested may make reservations online at MerrimackValleyChamber.com or call 978-686-0900.
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, Region
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Haverhill Boys and Girls Club Teens Learn How to Advocate for Themselves in Harvard Program
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Over the last six weeks, members of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill’s Teen Center worked closely with Harvard Law School students in a program to help teens advocate for themselves in schools. Two out of six teens from the Club that participated in this cohort also testified at the Massachusetts state house as part of Harvard Law …
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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. Guest: Pentucket Players Artistic Director John Buzzell.
- 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.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Tuesday’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 Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Executive Director Javier Bristol.
- 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.
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