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City Desk

Podcast: Haverhill Proclaims Pride Month; Students Share Experiences and Police Introduce Liaison Unit

Podcast: Haverhill Proclaims Pride Month; Students Share Experiences and Police Introduce Liaison Unit
(Additional photographs below.) Haverhill launched LGBTQ+ Pride Month Thursday with a flag raising at City Hall, students speaking of their experiences and quests to make a difference and the launch of a Haverhill Police liaison unit. Haverhill City Councilor Thomas J. Sullivan served as master of ceremonies outside of City Hall where Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini read his proclamation, …

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Regional News

Methuen Plans Second Field of Honor, Beginning Friday, to Raise Money for Veterans’ Causes

Methuen Plans Second Field of Honor, Beginning Friday, to Raise Money for Veterans’ Causes
Methuen is planning a second Field of Honor to recognize veterans, show patriotism and help raise money for veterans’ events. Flags wave during the Second Field of Honor, beginning Friday, June 9, and continue for a week, at Nevins Memorial Library. A dedication ceremony takes place Saturday, June 10, at 9 a.m., at the library. For each $100 donation, a …

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Education

UMass Early College Program, Including Methuen High Students, Expects 50% Growth This Fall

UMass Early College Program, Including Methuen High Students, Expects 50% Growth This Fall
University of Massachusetts’ early college initiatives are projected to increase enrollment to 913 high school students this fall—a 50% increase in the second year of the pilot program. Students earn UMass course credits while still in high school, giving them a head start on their college educations, acquainting them with college-level work and saving money on college tuition. UMass Lowell, …

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Community Spotlight

Merrimack Valley String Orchestra Presents Free Concert June 10

Merrimack Valley String Orchestra Presents Free Concert June 10
The Merrimack Valley String Orchestra presents a free spring concert, conducted by Joy Schuetze with players from the Merrimack Valley and New Hampshire. The family concert includes a movement of the Telemann Viola Concerto with soloist Hannah Longo; arrangements of other classics by Mozart, Haydn, Dvorak; and pops such as Star Wars, Beach Boys and The Magnificent Seven! The concert …

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Credit Union Completes Merger with RTN

Merrimack Valley Credit Union Completes Merger with RTN
Merrimack Valley Credit Union completed its merger with RTN Federal Credit Union last Thursday, allowing members to conduct transactions at any one of the combined 28 branch locations. The newly merged credit union will operate under the Merrimack Valley Credit Union name until a new name is launched in late 2024. It is now one of the five largest credit …

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  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Sen. Barry R. Finegold and Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta.
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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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