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97.9 WHAV ♦ August 03, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Elections are Non-Partisan, But Here is How Candidates Think of Themselves
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Although Haverhill’s local elections are non-partisan, many residents have expressed curiosity about party affiliations held by the city’s various candidates. According to city records, three out of the five candidates for mayor are affiliated with the Democratic Party. They are, alphabetically, City Councilor Melinda E. Barrett, George Eleftheriou and School Committee member Scott W. Wood Jr. Registered Republicans in the …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Governor’s Councilor Duff to Seek Southern Essex District Register of Deeds with O’Brien Stepping Down
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Five-term Governor’s Councilor Eileen Duff said this week she will be a candidate for Essex County Register of Deeds in 2024 following incumbent John L. O’Brien Jr.’s decision not to seek re-election. Duff has served on the Governor’s Council since initially being elected in 2012. Over the last 11 years, she said, she has worked closely with the Deval Patrick, …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Firefighters Knock Down Plaistow, N.H., Garage Fire Within Minutes, Save Adjacent Home
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Plaistow, N.H., firefighters were able to quickly knock down an aggressive garage fire Wednesday morning, keeping it from spreading to an adjacent home. The Plaistow Fire Department reports no injuries stemming from the fire which started just after 9 a.m., Wednesday, at 134 Main St. Upon receiving 9-1-1 emergency calls, Plaistow Engine 8 responded within a minute of being dispatched …
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Dana-Farber Nurses in Methuen Vote to Strike One Day Unless They Achieve Parity with Boston
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Nurses at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Merrimack Valley in Methuen voted yesterday to strike for one day in an effort to win their first local contract. Massachusetts Nurse Association, representing the workers, said 97% of participating members voted yes to strike, saying Dana-Farber “refuses to treat nurses equally and settle a fair contract.” They said they are seeking the same pay …
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North Andover Historical Society to Honor Wakeman for Roles in Land Preservation
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Brad Wakeman is being honored by the North Andover Historical Society for his land preservation and other efforts. Wakeman will receive the 2023 Lifetime Preservation Award, given each year to a North Andover resident who has shown exemplary commitment to the preservation of the town’s historic heritage and community spaces. He has been active in land conservation and historic preservation …
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U.S. Rep. McGovern Praises State Legislature’s Passage of Universal Free School Meals
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Massachusetts Congressman James P. McGovern is among those praising the legislature’s recent approval of universal free school meals for all students in the state. He praised Haverhill Rep. Andy X. Vargas, House Speaker Ronald Mariano, Senate President Karen E. Spilka and Sen. Sal DiDomenico, Project Bread and the Feed Kids Coalition that advocated for passage. “I’m extra proud to be …
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Annual Armenian Picnic Includes Food, Tours, Activities Aug. 27
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Chicken kabobs, losh (lamb) kebobs, rice pilaf, salad and bread, hot dogs and potato chips will be served alongside Armenian coffee and pastries at the upcoming Annual Armenian Picnic. Tours of the new church will be given, music will be provided by the Jason Naroian Ensemble and children’s activities and raffles will be on hand on Sunday, Aug. 27, from …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Pica’s Deli & Ice Cream Hosts Merrimack Valley Chamber Networking Breakfast
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Pica’s Deli & Ice Cream hosts members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce for a networking breakfast. Coffee and a continental breakfast will be served. Besides networking, there will also be business card drawings to win door prizes The breakfast takes place Monday, Aug. 21, from 8-9:15 a.m., at Pica’s Deli & Ice Cream, 18 Ayers Village Road, Route …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guest: Rep. Adrianne Ramos, 14th Essex District.
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
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- 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.
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- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guest: Kerri Sheeran Perry, CEO of Community Action.
- 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.
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