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97.9 WHAV ♦ May 09, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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The Most Local News
On-air and online, listener- and reader-supported WHAV remains on the job because local news is more critical than ever.
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WHAV provides more local news, more news that matters and more often. Help keep this high volume of original local news reporting coming and support expanded coverage by becoming a monthly supporter of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Simply click here to choose among new and easy giving options.
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If you are already a current donor or member, please accept the community’s heartfelt thanks.
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Changes to Previously Approved Railroad Street Condos Triggers Second Look by Haverhill Council
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Haverhill city councilors are scheduled tonight to revisit the body’s 2021 approval of 48 condominium homes in three buildings along the Merrimack River in Bradford. According to documents before councilors, design changes remove skylights above stairs, add rooftop structures to support elevators, alter window choices, remove exterior decks for better firefighter access and substitute roofing material. Haverhill Building Inspector Thomas …
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Haverhill, Methuen and Lawrence Men for Drug Dealing, Partly in Haverhill
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Men from Haverhill, Methuen and Lawrence face fentanyl- and cocaine-related drug charges in federal court after being indicted by a grand jury in Boston. Twenty-year-old Gustavo Adolfo Reyes Gonzalez of Haverhill, 27-year-old Daniel Lopez-Gonzalez of Methuen and 30-year-old Erickson Castro Perez of Lawrence were each indicted on conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute drugs. Castro Perez …
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Body Recovered from Merrimack River in Methuen was 31-Year-Old Raymond, N.H. Man
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A body recovered from the Merrimack River in Methuen over the weekend is that of a 31-year-old Raymond, N.H., man. Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker said Monday the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed Ryan Cooper is the identity of the man located in the water after the Methuen Fire Department was dispatched about 12:45, Sunday afternoon, …
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Newburyport Officials Expect Demolition Soon at Exploded Plant Where Methuen Man Died
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The owner of a Newburyport chemical plant that exploded early last Thursday and took the life of a Methuen man, has until Wednesday morning to begin demolition of a damaged building addition. Mayor Sean R. Reardon and Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III said the city had been awaiting the arrival of insurance adjustors from Europe and expect demolition could …
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Payano Calls for Auto Insurance Formula Change to Reduce Costs in Urban Areas
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State Sen. Pavel Payano, representing Lawrence, Haverhill and Methuen, wants to reduce auto insurance rates in urban areas by making the statewide average part of the rating formula. Payano and other lawmakers are looking to change how heavily a resident’s ZIP code weighs in determining the cost of their auto insurance, claiming that people of color in low-income and urban …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region, State House News
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Northern Essex Community College Student Wins Rare Slot in International Program
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Northern Essex Community College journalism student Daniela Valdivia-Terres is one of only 20 first-generation undergraduate students from the U.S.—and the only one from Massachusetts—selected to study this summer at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Valdivia-Terres will participate in the Council for Opportunity: Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program, which connects students from around the world to study courses based on …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Haverhill Middle Schools Kick Off Spring Concert Series Tonight at Hunking School
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Haverhill middle school bands kick off their spring concert series tonight. The Caleb Dustin Hunking and John C. Tilton Upper School’s beginning band, Hunking advanced band, all City Middle School Jazz Band, guitar ensemble and junior and senior Bobcat Chorus perform tonight, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the Hunking gymnasium, 480 S. Main St., Haverhill. Other concerts take place Tuesday, …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Education, Haverhill
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Greater Haverhill Chamber Plans Business After Hours Wednesday at Dustin-Duston Garrison House
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The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce is planning a business after hours event this Wednesday at the historic Dustin-Duston Garrison House. Caretakers of the property say the brick-and-mortar building was “built during 1697 as a garrison, created to protect the early American colonists from threat of attack by the northern Abenaki natives. It is recognized as an example of First …
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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.
- 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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