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97.9 WHAV ♦ June 08, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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(Complete local news below.)
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It wasn’t that long ago that residents of Essex County in Massachusetts and Rockingham County, N.H., enjoyed local news from a multitude of radio stations, but WHAV is now the only outlet serving this vast area.
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WHAV is part of a national trend of household and small business-supported nonprofit local news services stepping up to fill “news deserts” left after the collapse of other news media. On-air, online, over cable television and via smart apps, only WHAV provides hourly local news; Community Spotlight; live, daily interviews with newsmakers; government meetings; and more.
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WHAV punches above its weight thanks to your support. Share Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service with your neighbors, co-workers, bosses and others. Suggest they visit whav.net/become-a-whav-member.
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Essex County Greenbelt Secures State Grant to Help Protect Haverhill’s Crystal Lake
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Essex County Greenbelt Association was awarded a $162,500 state grant Wednesday as part of the nonprofit’s continuing efforts to preserve land adjacent to Haverhill’s Crystal Lake drinking water supply. As only WHAV reported last fall, Greenbelt laid out plans to work with the city to jointly purchase development rights to 54 acres, buying 19 acres of land outright and accepting …
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Sections: Haverhill, State House News
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Haverhill Plans Annual Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks July 2
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Haverhill’s annual Independence Day celebration and fireworks display features live music, food and children’s activities. The annual event is set for Sunday, July 2, beginning at 5 p.m., at Riverside Park, 155 Lincoln Ave., behind Haverhill Stadium. There is a backup rain date of Wednesday, July 5. Festivities start at 5 p.m. with live music beginning at 6 p.m. with …
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Rabbi Stevens Becomes New Spiritual Leader at Temple Emanu-El of Haverhill
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Rabbi Ashira Stevens takes over as Temple Emanu-El of Haverhill’s new spiritual leader beginning July 1. Stevens succeeds Cantor Vera Broekhuysen, who has served as cantor since 2016 and spiritual leader since 2018. “We are so excited to have Rabbi Stevens back in our community,” said Temple Emanu-El President Jennifer Lampron. “Rabbi Stevens first came to Temple Emanu-El as an …
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Canuel and Yang Join GLFHC, MCPHS Clinical Pharmacy Residency Program
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Two new faces are joining the Clinical Pharmacy Residency Program hosted by Greater Lawrence Family Health Center and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Emily Canuel of Somerset and Qitong “Coco” Yang of Northbrook, Ill., begin their residencies this summer. Clinical Residency Director Alicia Mam DaCunha said “Our pharmacy residents have the opportunity to participate in innovative patient …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Whittier Tech Students Explore Career Skills During Portsmouth Naval Shipyard STEM Event
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Students from Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School recently explored career skills as part of a science, technology, engineering and math event put on at the school by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Whittier Tech Superintendent Maureen Lynch said the visit by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was organized by Plumbing Instructor Eli Roy, Metal Fabrication Instructor Chris Gerber and Shipyard STEM Outreach Coordinator …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill Public Library Nuclear-Themed Lewis Poster Exhibit Up Through June
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The Haverhill Public Library is hosting another poster exhibit from the collection of Stephen Lewis. The collection’s theme is about eliminating nuclear weapons and stopping the use of nuclear energy because of the dangers. The exhibit is on display through June, during regular hours, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Haverhill Public …
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Sections: Community Spotlight
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Greater Haverhill Chamber Names Movement Strength & Conditioning as May Business of the Month
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The Movement Strength & Conditioning of Haverhill has been named as the May Business of the Month by the Greater Haverhill Chamber. Movement Strength & Conditioning is owned and operated by certified and licensed athletic trainers Gordon Pan and Mike Thompson, who bring more than20 years of combined experience to clients. The business is located at Paul T. Gilmartin Memorial …
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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: Special “Behind the Mic” segment with WHAV’s “All Request Friday Night” host Chris Porter and Sen. Pavel Payano.
- 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 School Committee: Live. 7 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.
- 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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