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97.9 WHAV ♦ August 16, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Flood Damage Costs Rise Millions Above First Estimate; Residents Tell Horror Stories
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Haverhill city councilors heard first-hand Tuesday some horror stories from residents who suffered significant losses due to last week’s storms and resultant flooding. At the request of Mayor James J. Fiorentini, the Council held an emergency meeting to join with the mayor in declaring a state of emergency in Haverhill following that unprecedented deluge. The Aug. 8 storm resulted in …
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Senate President Spilka, Sens. Finegold and Tarr to Tour Flood-Damaged Areas
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Senate President Karen E. Spilka is expected to join Sens. Barry R. Finegold and Bruce E. Tarr today in touring flood damaged areas in North Andover and Haverhill, while Methuen is also asking residents and businesses to step up with any claims by tomorrow’s deadline. The senators plan visits to 25 High St., North Andover, and 5 Ford St., Haverhill. …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Receives Grant From Women’s Fund of Essex County
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The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill was one of several local beneficiaries of grants awarded recently by the Women’s Fund of Essex County, managed by Essex County Community Foundation. A one-year grant of $6,000 was awarded to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill for its girls’ empowerment programs. It was one of 14 nonprofits sharing in $282,000 …
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New Haverhill School Bus Passes Aim to Relieve Anxiety; Tilton Requires New Electric Service
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A new system will be in place this year for Haverhill school students who take buses to school. Those students will be issued a transportation card which will be swiped when getting on and off the bus. Speaking to the Haverhill School Committee last week, Superintendent Margaret Marotta said the new program will go a long way in easing anxiety …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Greater Lawrence Family Health Center to Expand Centering Pregnancy Program With Grant
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Greater Lawrence Family Health Center’s Centering Pregnancy Program—providing culturally sensitive prenatal care, perinatal behavioral health support and breastfeeding support—was one of 11 institutions around the state Tuesday to receive a state Maternal Health Equity Grant. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell named the Health Center, with locations in Lawrence, Haverhill and Methuen, as one of the grant recipients at Whittier Street …
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Holy Apostles Ladies Philoptochos Seeks Vendors for Fall Craft Fair Sept. 30
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Vendors are wanted for the Fall Craft Fair at Haverhill’s Holy Apostles Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church. Sponsored by the Ladies Philoptochos Society, the fair features Greek pastries and other refreshments as well as crafts. Money raised will be used for scholarships and other donations. Tables rent for $35 each and must be reserved by contacting Elaine Tzitzon …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, 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. Guest: Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent Maureen Lynch.
- 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. Guests: Jered Stewart, president and CEO, Bethany Communities, 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.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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