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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Haverhill Man Who Allegedly Made Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Pills

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Haverhill Man Who Allegedly Made Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Pills
The case of a Haverhill man, accused of selling tens of thousands of pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine, has been upgraded after he was indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston. The U.S. Attorney’s office in Boston said Friday that 34-year-old Angel Joel Diaz, also known as “Guero,” was indicted for distribution of and possession with intent to distribute …

Sections: Crime, Haverhill, Region

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Haverhill Council Highlights Charity Events From Fundraising Walk to Classic Car Show

Haverhill Council Highlights Charity Events From Fundraising Walk to Classic Car Show
The Haverhill City Council last week helped a number of nonprofit groups make public pitches on behalf of their causes. Haverhill-based Somebody Cares holds its annual Spring Ahead Fundraiser Saturday, April 22, 6:30 p.m., at Michael’s Function Hall, 12 Alpha St. It is a semi-formal. Somebody Cares is comprised almost entirely of volunteers and committed to alleviating hunger and homelessness …

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Regional News

Novelist on Hand Thursday to Discuss ‘Good Night from Paris’

Novelist on Hand Thursday to Discuss ‘Good Night from Paris’
Author Jane Healey is back this week at Nevins Memorial Library in Methuen to discuss her latest novel, “Good Night from Paris.” The book is set in Nazi-occupied France where an American film star takes on the most dangerous role of her life. It is described as a gripping historical fiction novel about loyalty and resistance and inspired by a …

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Education

Whittier Tech Educational Foundation’s Annual Kentucky Derby Set for May 6

Whittier Tech Educational Foundation’s Annual Kentucky Derby Set for May 6
The annual Kentucky Derby Fundraiser in support of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School takes place on the first Saturday in May with raffles of student-made picnic tables, fire pits, chairs and more. Whittier Tech Educational Foundation’s Annual Kentucky Derby also features food and a livestream of the Kentucky Derby and live music from Take Two Duo. It takes place …

Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region

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Community Spotlight

Stargaze with Astronomer Friday Night at Tattersall Farm

Stargaze with Astronomer Friday Night at Tattersall Farm
Haverhill’s Tattersall Farm hosts a night of guided stargazing this Friday. Mike McDougal, a local amateur astronomer and member of the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, will have telescopes set up to look through and will share views of nebulae, galaxies, star clusters and planets. Stargazing takes place Friday, April 21, from 8-10 p.m., at the farm, 542 North Broadway, …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Chamber Networking at Noon Takes Place at Wang’s Table

Merrimack Valley Chamber Networking at Noon Takes Place at Wang’s Table
The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is having a Networking at Noon lunch tomorrow at Wang’s Table in downtown Haverhill. A full Chinese lunch buffet with soft drinks and a cash bar will be available as members exchange business cards and conversation. The lunch takes place Tuesday, April 18, from noon-1:15 p.m., at Wang’s Table, 46 Washington St., Haverhill. Admission …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill

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  • 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.
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