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97.9 WHAV ♦ April 12, 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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The more residents and businesses give, the less time WHAV will devote to asking. 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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Haverhill City Councilors Seek Mental Health Crisis Center Closer to Home
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Calling it an urgent need, Haverhill City Councilors last night proposed ideas for a city-based mental health crisis center. In January of this year, the state introduced a new service for cities facing mental health issues called Community Behavioral Health Centers. Those centers provide around-the-clock urgent mental health and substance abuse treatments for children and adults. Council Vice President John …
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Sections: Haverhill, Health
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First Launch of WHAV on FM was 75 Years Ago Friday, But Few FM Listeners Then
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Seventy-five years ago this Friday, April 14, WHAV was heard on FM radio for the very first time. Since its founding a little more than a year before, WHAV had been heard only on AM radio. That, however, was never the intention of founder John T. “Jack” Russ. When he first announced plans for a Haverhill radio station exactly three …
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Sections: Haverhill, What's On?
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Methuen Woman, 64, Struck by Van Last Week in Lawrence, Dies
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A 64-year-old Methuen woman died Monday from injuries she suffered last week when she was struck by a van while walking in Lawrence Silvana Seabra was pronounced dead Monday at Boston Medical Center. She and one other pedestrian were struck Monday, April 3, around 2:45 p.m., at the intersection of Lawrence and Erving Streets. Essex County District Attorney Paul F. …
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Regional School Districts Welcome Plans for Higher State Transportation Reimbursement
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Though regional school districts could receive more money to pay for student transportation than they’ve received in years through Gov. Maura Healey’s current budget proposal, the Massachusetts Association of School Committees says it is still hoping for long-promised full help from the state. The law entitles regional school districts, such as those in rural areas, to a 100% reimbursement for …
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Sections: Education, Region, State House News
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UMass Lowell Inaugurates Chancellor Chen Thursday With Address by Gov. Healey
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Julie Chen will be formally inaugurated as UMass Lowell chancellor tomorrow morning in a ceremony featuring an address by Gov. Maura Healey. Chen, a mechanical engineering professor and recognized leader in research and economic development in higher education, is UMass Lowell’s first Asian-American, first LGBTQ+ and second woman chancellor. Ceremonies begin at 11 a.m., at Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell. …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Haverhill’s River Bards Features North Andover Poet Laureate Bohrer Next Week
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Haverhill’s River Bards return for the season next week with North Andover Poet Laureate Mark Bohrer. Bohrer, born and raised in Pennsylvania, moved to New England in 1982 and North Andover in 1997. With the North Andover Poet Laureate Committee, he manages the annual Anne Bradstreet Poetry Contest for all-ages each April. He has published six books of poetry, including …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill, Region
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Peddler’s Daughter Hosts Merrimack Valley Chamber Members Tonight
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The Peddler’s Daughter in downtown Haverhill is the latest to off the “Downtown Experience” to members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce. The restaurant hosts a business networking mixer tonight, April 12, from 5-7 p.m., at 45 Wingate St., Haverhill. There will be appetizers and a door prize drawing. Admission for members is $10 each and non-members, $20. Register …
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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. Guest: 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.
Thursday’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: Donald Jarvis discusses the upcoming discussion “Disrupting the Stigma Free Community Discussion on Mental Health,” Friday, May 12.
- 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.
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