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City Desk

Oldest Building in Haverhill’s Historic Shoe District Set for Restoration, Mixed-Uses

Oldest Building in Haverhill’s Historic Shoe District Set for Restoration, Mixed-Uses
The oldest building in the Washington Street Shoe District, the Franklin Block, is being restored to its original look and will provide 21 market rate apartments, while keeping retail on its first floor. The building, actually at 200 Merrimack St., was acquired last week by local developer Jonathan Cody from nine owners of 16 commercial condominiums. It was known for …

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Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Haverhill; More Samples to be Collected

Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Haverhill; More Samples to be Collected
A mosquito, testing positive for the West Nile Virus, was detected last week in Haverhill by state officials. The Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences at the state Department of Public Health found the common mosquito in a pool sample collected Monday, July 24. While the state did not initially identify the test location, Mayor James J. Fiorentini reported …

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Regional News

Atkinson Officials Report Death of Fire Chief Brian Murray, Say He Led by Example

Atkinson Officials Report Death of Fire Chief Brian Murray, Say He Led by Example
Atkinson, N.H., officials Sunday reported the death of Fire Chief Brian S. Murray, who had served in the position more than two years and had been a member of New Hampshire Fire and EMS services since 1989. A joint statement by the Fire Department and Board of Selectmen credited the chief as “instrumental in the growth and advancement of our …

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Finegold Takes Lead in Adding Ability to Change Gender on Marriage Certificates in Senate Bill

Finegold Takes Lead in Adding Ability to Change Gender on Marriage Certificates in Senate Bill
State Sen. Barry R. Finegold played the leading role late last week in allowing residents to change their gender on marriage certificates in a larger Senate bill that would likewise permit all gender options on other state forms and documents. The “Gender X” bill, a priority of Senate President Karen E. Spilka, aims to allow nonbinary, gender-diverse and transgender people …

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Community Spotlight

Salem Animal Rescue League Plans 19th Annual Fore Paws Golf Tournament

Salem Animal Rescue League Plans 19th Annual Fore Paws Golf Tournament
The Salem Animal Rescue League is having its 19th Annual Fore Paws Golf Tournament in about two weeks. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, cart, driving range, hot dogs, 10 raffle tickets, one square for the wine and spirits board, on-course contests, golfer gift and golf balls, lunch and beverage ticket. The tournament takes place Monday, Aug, 14, with registration …

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N.H. Association of Conservation Commissions Accepting Entries in Nature Photo Contest

N.H. Association of Conservation Commissions Accepting Entries in Nature Photo Contest
The New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions is granting prizes ranging from $50 to $250 for original nature photographs. The “Water, Wetlands and Wildlife in the Natural World” contest is open through Sept. 8 for photographs taken anytime this year by age groups of 12 and under, teens 13-18 and adults 19 and up. Winners in each age group receive …

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  • Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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Tuesday’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: Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta.
  • 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.
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