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97.9 WHAV ♦ June 28, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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WHAV’s Year End is Friday; Keep Local News Coming
It is almost the end of the month and an important time to support original and comprehensive local news reporting in the months ahead.
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As a public service, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, remains on the job 24/7, delivering original, timely and consistent coverage of the topics that matter most to you. WHAV offers more local news, more news that matters and more often.
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Council Approves 113 Apartments for Vacant Downtown Haverhill Waterfront Parcel
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A long vacant parcel along the Merrimack River in downtown Haverhill will give way to 113 apartments and an improved public park following a vote of the Haverhill City Council last night. Members approved a request by 85 Water St. Redevelopment, associated with Minco Development Corp of North Andover, to construct a multi-family apartment building and enlarge the River Rest …
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Haverhill YMCA’s Fuller Receives Honors During Commonwealth Heroines Celebration
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Tracy Fuller, Haverhill YMCA’s regional executive director, was honored last week at the Massachusetts State House during the annual Commonwealth Heroines Celebration. Rep. Andy X. Vargas nominated Fuller in honor of her work in our community and her outstanding contributions to the YMCA. “Tracy works diligently every day to support Haverhill families. Most notably her leadership in providing childcare and …
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Sections: Haverhill, State House News
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Campaign Notebook: LePage, Basiliere Plan City Council Campaign Launches Tonight
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Two Haverhill City Council candidates—one at-large and one for Ward 1—plan campaign kickoff events tonight in downtown Haverhill. Colin F. LePage, who is running for one of four at-large City Council seats, formally launches his candidacy during a reception, from 6-8 p.m., at Hans Garden, 114 Washington St., Haverhill. There will be light refreshments and a cash bar. Suggested donations …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Methuen’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration Set for Saturday, July 8
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Methuen’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration takes place a week from Saturday with three live bands, dozens of games, 360 Video Booth, playful characters, food trucks and face paintings. The celebration takes place w Saturday, July 8, from 5:30-10 p.m., at The Loop, 90 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Motorists are advised the Route 213 exit …
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Plaistow, N.H., Officials Credit New Equipment for Rescue of Man Trapped Under Lift
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A man received, what were described as, minor injuries Monday morning after being trapped between a scissor lift and concrete floor at a Plaistow, N.H. business. Plaistow Fire/Rescue, EMS and Police dispatched just before 9 a.m., to 5 Plaistow Road after receiving emergency 9-1-1 calls. Plaistow Engine 1 arrived within two minutes the crew found a man trapped face down …
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Salem State Scholarship, Transfer Available for Northern Essex, North Shore Community College Students
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Salem State University plans to award $3,000 scholarships to local community college students transferring to the university within a year of receiving their associate degrees. Students enrolling at Northern Essex Community College or North Shore Community College may also apply for joint admission to Salem State, guaranteeing their admission to the university upon completing an associate degree. “We are continually …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Adventures in Time Summer Enrichment Programs for Families Begin July 11
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North Andover Historical Society is offering its Adventures in Time Summer Enrichment Programs for Families this summer. Programs for those ages six and up run Tuesdays, from July 11-Aug. 22, 3-5 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $10 per person, per program. Programs are July 11, Child’s Play with the play of historic games, at the Stevens Center, 800 …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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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. Guest: Veterans Northeast Outreach Center interim Executive Director William Kelly.
- 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.
Thursday’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guest: MeVa Transit Administrator Noah S. Berger.
- 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.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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