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City Desk

Downpours Blow Out Haverhill Sewer Near River Street, Wreak Havoc Across City

Downpours Blow Out Haverhill Sewer Near River Street, Wreak Havoc Across City
Heavy downpours Tuesday overwhelmed Haverhill sewer lines yesterday, bringing raw sewage into the street in one case Tuesday. Public Works Director Robert E. Ward said a 200- to 300-foot stretch of old brick sewer running from Washington Street to River Street below, between Gilbert Avenue and Ford Street, “blew out” bringing sewage into River Street. He said the street is …

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Regional News

State Police Charge Methuen Police Officer with Child Pornography

State Police Charge Methuen Police Officer with Child Pornography
A 51-year-old Methuen police officer was charged Tuesday morning with child pornography. Matthew Bistany was arrested at his home by the State Police Cyber Crimes Unit, with assistance from the State Police Special Tactical Operations Team, after State and Methuen Police used a search warrant. “Upon learning of these allegations, Officer Matthew Bistany was immediately placed on administrative leave pending …

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Education

Essex North Shore Graduates 30 From Nighthawks Advanced Manufacturing Program

Essex North Shore Graduates 30 From Nighthawks Advanced Manufacturing Program
Thirty students from Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School’s Nighthawks Advanced Manufacturing Program graduated at the end of July The Nighthawks Advanced Manufacturing Program prepares unemployed, underemployed or inexperienced adult learners for careers in manufacturing. It is paid by the GE Foundation and the Advanced Manufacturing Training and Expansion Program with major support from North Shore Community College and …

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Community Spotlight

‘Tours at Twilight’ Gives Public Chance to Visit Eight Historical Haverhill Sites

‘Tours at Twilight’ Gives Public Chance to Visit Eight Historical Haverhill Sites
Tours of eight places that shine a light on Haverhill’s past will be opened to the public on Thursday, Aug. 24. Haverhill Cultural Treasures offers “Tours at Twilight” from 5 to 8 p.m. with a single ticket providing access to the Haverhill Firefighting Museum, Buttonwoods Museum, Duston-Dustin Garrison House, Museum of Printing, Rocks Village Hand Tub House, Tattersall Farm, John …

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Chamber Readies for Fall Business Expo, Health and Wellness Fair

Merrimack Valley Chamber Readies for Fall Business Expo, Health and Wellness Fair
The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for next month’s Fall Business Expo, Health and Wellness Fair by offering an early bird discount for vendors. The annual event is free to the public and takes place Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at DoubleTree by Hilton, 123 Old River Road, in Andover. Vendors that register by Friday, …

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  • Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
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