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97.9 WHAV ♦ May 04, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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“People not only don’t know what’s happening to them, they don’t even know that they don’t know.”
― Noam Chomsky
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Ugh. We’ve all seen it. That friend on social media who spouts off about outdated news or just spreads rumors or misinformation.
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Save them from embarrassment by encouraging them to tune in 97.9 WHAV every weekday for accurate, reliable and trustworthy local news. Even better, remind them they can sign up for the free Wavelengths eNewspaper by sharing this address: https://whav.net/wavelengths-local-news-daily/.
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Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service thanks WHAV members and donors who make this free service available because they realize an informed public makes for better neighbors, employees, volunteers, customers, leaders and voters.
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Committee to Weigh Ideas for Honoring Late Haverhill City Councilor William Macek
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A committee, with both a current and former city councilor and the mayor, will gather and evaluate suggestions for honoring longtime Haverhill City Councilor William J. Macek. Macek, a 26-year veteran of the Council as well as chairman of the Downtown Parking Commission and, most recently, deputy chief of staff to Mayor James J. Fiorentini passed away unexpectedly two weeks …
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Federal Judge Sends 37-Year-Old Haverhill Man to Prison for Fentanyl Drug Dealing
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A 37-year-old Haverhill man was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Boston on fentanyl conspiracy charges dating back three years. Sergio Garcia was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs to almost four years in prison and two years of supervised release. In March of 2022, Garcia pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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Fiorentini Takes Resident Calls Tonight on Frank Novak’s ‘Point of Reference’ Cable Show
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Mayor James J. Fiorentini takes questions tonight about his last term in office. The mayor appears on Frank Novak’s “Point of Reference” cable television program at 7 p.m. on channel 22. Novak describes the show as “A chance for the public to directly connect with the mayor who has served the municipality for a generation and express their appreciation, regrets …
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Worker Unaccounted For Following Newburyport Industrial Explosion
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A worker remains unaccounted for and four others were taken to the hospital following an early morning explosion at PCI Synthesis, a chemical manufacturer, in Newburyport. Acting Chief Stephen Bradbury III said there is major structural damage to the building, preventing firefighters and technical rescue crews from entering the building to begin a search. He reports that at about 12:45 …
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Essex County Sheriff’s Staff Receive Honors for Lifesaving and Risking Their Own Lives
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Members of the Essex County Sheriff Kevin F. Coppinger’s office were among those honored during the 26th Annual Correctional Employee of the Year Awards ceremony this week in Worcester. “Our Administration appreciates the vital experience, dedication and tenacity that county and state correctional teams bring to every shift. I wish to congratulate this year’s honorees for their exemplary service,” Gov. …
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Rep. Hamilton Begins Offering Video Answers to Haverhill, Methuen Resident Questions
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State Rep. Ryan Hamilton, representing Haverhill and Methuen, is rolling out a new video platform to respond to resident inquiries. A new video question and answer platform called “Rep’d,” allows residents to write questions and receive short, personalized video answers from Hamilton. Residents are immediately notified when their question has been answered via an email sent to their inbox. “Rep’d …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Pentucket Regional High School Music Students Win Honors at Walt Disney World
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Pentucket Regional High School music students recently received honors after competing at Festival Disney. Superintendent Justin Bartholomew and Fine and Performing Arts Department Chair David Schumacher said students traveled to Walt Disney World from April 12-16 for Festival Disney, a music festival that gives middle and high school concert choirs, orchestras, concert bands and soloists across the nation a chance …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Whittier Birthplace Opens for the Season with Tours Friday-Sunday
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Haverhill’s Whittier Birthplace opens for the season with tours Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The 1688-era birthplace of John Greenleaf Whittier welcomes visitors Friday, May 5, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sunday, May 7, from 1-4 p.m., at 305 Whittier Road, off Route 110, in Haverhill. The home and grounds are the setting for …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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‘Blooms and Brushstrokes’ Saturday at Benchmark Senior Living at Haverhill Crossings
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Benchmark Senior Living at Haverhill Crossings is bringing back its “Blooms and Brushstrokes” and having a bake sale Saturday afternoon to benefit Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Attendees may also enter to win raffles of floral arrangements donated by local florists, including The Green Griffin, Flowers by Steve, Welcome to Floristry, Greenery Designs and Sutton Pond Flowers. Last year, the …
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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: Erin Padilla, Cogswell Artspace, and Rep. Adrianne Ramos, 14th Essex District.
- 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.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Friday’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: Rep. Andy X. Vargas.
- 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.
- All Request Friday Night: Chris Porter, live, 6:15 p.m. Call 978-374-1900.
- Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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