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First Look at Corner Office Candidates Tonight During Haverhill Mayoral Candidate Forum

First Look at Corner Office Candidates Tonight During Haverhill Mayoral Candidate Forum
At least five of Haverhill’s six candidates for mayor have confirmed they will participate in tonight’s Haverhill Mayoral Candidate Forum sponsored by the Greater Haverhill Clergy Association. The forum takes place tonight, June 20, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Pointe, 1280 Boston Road, Haverhill. The public is invited. It is also expected to be carried …

Sections: Election Central, Haverhill

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Regional News

West Newbury Man Among 11 From Massachusetts Sent to Fight Canadian Wildfires

West Newbury Man Among 11 From Massachusetts Sent to Fight Canadian Wildfires
Benjamin Jennell of West Newbury is one of 11 state wildland firefighters dispatched by Gov. Maura Healey’s administration to Quebec, Canada to help battle some of the more than 124 wildfires that have burned since the beginning of the month. Healey, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper and officials from the Department of Conservation and …

Sections: Region, State House News

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Education

Road Work to Limit Access to Pentucket Regional Middle-High School Until Aug. 1

Road Work to Limit Access to Pentucket Regional Middle-High School Until Aug. 1
There will be limited access to Pentucket Regional Middle-High School until August as roads within the campus are constructed. Visitors have access to only the building and no public access to the former middle school, track or tennis courts through the campus during construction. Anyone with business at the middle high school is asked to enter the property via Farm …

Sections: Education, Region

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Community Spotlight

All Saints Parish in Haverhill Plans its ‘Taste of the Nations’ Saturday

All Saints Parish in Haverhill Plans its ‘Taste of the Nations’ Saturday
All Saints Parish in Haverhill plans its “Taste of the Nations,” inviting the community to savor culinary delights from various nations from under one roof. Each person attending will collect stamps in a “passport” for every culinary experience, while entering to win an enticing gift card, adding an extra element of excitement to your journey of discovery. There will also …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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‘Tee It Up’ at Community Action Golf Tournament Aug. 25

‘Tee It Up’ at Community Action Golf Tournament Aug. 25
Golfers are being asked to “Tee It Up” in August for Community Action, helping to raise money for workforce development, housing, nutrition and educational programming. There will be a cash prize for the winner of the hole-in-one contest. The golf tournament takes place Friday, Aug. 25, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., at Bradford Country Club, 201 Chadwick Road, Haverhill. The cost to …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Credit Union’s Golf Classic Raises $55,000 for Financial Education Program

Merrimack Valley Credit Union’s Golf Classic Raises $55,000 for Financial Education Program
Merrimack Valley Credit Union’s 2023 Charity Golf Classic earlier this month raised more than $55,000 to support the credit union’s new financial education program, Financial Edge, which is offered free of charge to community organizations throughout eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Proceeds from the tournament will also fund financial education courses in schools throughout the region, in partnership with …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Region

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