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Edwards, 22-Year Haverhill License Commissioner, Former College Trustee to Receive Honors Tuesday

Edwards, 22-Year Haverhill License Commissioner, Former College Trustee to Receive Honors Tuesday
Longtime Haverhill License Commission Chairman Joseph C. Edwards will be honored Tuesday night before the Haverhill City Council as he steps down from the board. Mayor James J. Fiorentini is expected to present Edwards, who has served on the Commission 22 years, with an official citation from the city. The mayor named retired Haverhill City Clerk Linda L. Koutoulas as …

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Regional News

Markey Plans Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Stop in Push for ‘Green New Deal for Health’

Markey Plans Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Stop in Push for ‘Green New Deal for Health’
U.S. Sen. Edward J. Markey is expected to make a Wednesday visit to Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, which operates primary care clinics in Lawrence, Haverhill and Methuen. The visit is one of three stops this week to celebrate federal grants for community projects, meet with environmental and health justice advocates and address New England business leaders on, what he …

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Amesbury Mayor Gove Becomes Chair of MeVa Transit Public Bus Advisory Board

Amesbury Mayor Gove Becomes Chair of MeVa Transit Public Bus Advisory Board
Amesbury Mayor Kassandra Gove is taking the place of one of her former subordinates as chair of the Merrimack Valley Transit Advisory Board. Gove was unanimously elected last week to serve the quasi-government bus company now known as MeVa, but formerly as the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority, based in Haverhill. She succeeds Angela Cleveland, who served as Amesbury’s director …

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Education

Rep. Vargas Serves as Panelist Discussing Parents’ Views on State of Education

Rep. Vargas Serves as Panelist Discussing Parents’ Views on State of Education
Haverhill Rep. Andy X. Vargas is among those participating in a panel Wednesday on “The State of Education in the Commonwealth: A Community Perspective.” The event, taking place in-person at Suffolk University or online, reviews the findings of a poll of parents of Massachusetts students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade. MassINC Polling Group’s President, Steve Koczela highlights the perspectives …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Community Spotlight

Exchange Club Plans Third Annual Hometown Heroes Tribute Program Thursday with Cannon Salute

Exchange Club Plans Third Annual Hometown Heroes Tribute Program Thursday with Cannon Salute
A military cannon salute Thursday formally kicks off the seasonal presentation of 160 “Hometown Heroes” banners, honoring veterans, going up throughout the city’s central business district. Besides the military cannon salute, organizers say, the Third Annual Hometown Heroes Tribute Program features speakers, distinguished guests and local officials. Organized by the Exchange Club of Haverhill, banners appear on poles along Essex, …

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Small Business Recognition Awards Program June 9

Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Small Business Recognition Awards Program June 9
More than two dozen local businesses and organizations are set to be honored when the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce conducts its Annual Small Business Recognition Awards Program early next month. As he has previously, Robert Nelson, Massachusetts director of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is expected to address recipients and guests Friday, June 9, from 7:30-9 a.m., at Renaissance …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, Region

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Obituaries

Robert F. MacDonald, Boston Herald and Boston Globe Editor and Writer, Created ‘Beer Facts,’ Dies at 79

Robert F. MacDonald, Boston Herald and Boston Globe Editor and Writer, Created ‘Beer Facts,’ Dies at 79
Robert F. MacDonald, 79, of Haverhill, passed away unexpectedly May 13, at Lawrence General Hospital. He was the husband of Deborah (Mann) MacDonald. Born in Brockton on July 16, 1943, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Marion (Bryant) MacDonald. Following his graduation from New Hampton School he continued his education at Northeastern University, graduating with a …

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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: Greater Haverhill Chamber President and CEO Alex Eberhardt and Maureen Lynch, superintendent, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School.
  • 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 Veterans Services Officer Jeffrey Hollett and Michael Bevilacqua of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
  • 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.
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