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97.9 WHAV ♦ July 20, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Salvador A. Castro-Perlera of Somerville, right, during his arraignment July 19, in Haverhill District Court. (WHAV News photograph.)
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Man Pleads Not Guilty to Toppling Westgate Transformers, Creating $100,000 Hazmat Scene
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(Additional photograph below.) A 42-year-old man was arraigned in Haverhill District Court Wednesday on charges related to the toppling of an electrical transformer at Westgate Center Monday that caused a hazardous waste spill with cleanup costs estimated to be more than $100,000. Salvador A. Castro-Perlera of Somerville pleaded not guilty on charges of malicious destruction of property valued at greater …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill, Others Create Youth Summer Jobs with AG Grant
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The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill, Groundwork Lawrence and Merrimack Valley YMCA in Lawrence are among 59 organizations sharing in $230,000 in state grants to create and pay for youth jobs this summer. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell said the summer jobs are focused on mental health, physical well-being and overall wellness. Other local groups creating summer jobs …
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Sections: Haverhill, State House News
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Northern Essex Community College Names Hudson Dean of Health Professions
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Kathy Welch Hudson is the new dean of health professions at Northern Essex Community College. Hudson has served in the job on an interim basis since last August. She joined the college more than two decades ago as director of the Medical Assistant Certificate Program and then, served as professor and department chair of the Healthcare Technology and Ambulatory Services …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Haverhill School Students Again to Receive Breakfast and Lunch at No Cost to Them This Fall
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All Haverhill school students will again this fall be served healthy meals every school day at no cost to them. Haverhill Public Schools reported Wednesday, it is participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program due to the Community Eligibility Provision for school year 2023-2024. Students will be able to get breakfast and lunch at school …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill Offers Free Kayak & Stand-Up Paddle Board Day Aug. 6
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A free Kayak & Stand-Up Paddle Board Day for Haverhill children, ages 8-15, takes place the first Sunday in August. Life vests, paddles, boards and boats will be provided by Plum Island Kayak through the City of Haverhill, the city’s Youth Activities and Mental Health Fund and the Haverhill Recreation Department. The workshop takes place, Sunday, Aug. 6, at Plug …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Haverhill Chamber to Kick Off Sixth Annual Restaurant Week with Tequila and Bourbon Tasting
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Haverhill’s Sixth Annual Restaurant Week begins in about a month with a Tequila and Bourbon Tasting in downtown Haverhill. Liquor Warehouse, one of downtown’s newest buildings and stores hosts the free, launch event. The night also includes select wine and beers to sample. It takes place Friday, Aug. 18, from 5-7 p.m., at 64 Locust St., Haverhill. Those interested may …
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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: Laura Lee Imhoff of Roots and Spoon and Haverhill Promise Director Jessica Kallin.
- 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. Guests: Michael Thompson, Haverhill SCORE Volunteer, and Laurie Cantwell, Haverhill Lions Club.
- 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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