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Education

Haverhill Promise Gives $500 to Each Elementary School for Events to Reduce Absenteeism

Haverhill Promise Gives $500 to Each Elementary School for Events to Reduce Absenteeism
Keeping kids in school is one of the most important keys for student success. That is the philosophy of Haverhill Promise, a group of teachers, parents, health personnel and business leaders who are putting their money where their beliefs are. Dr. Jessica Kallin, director of Haverhill Promise, addressed the Haverhill School Committee last week to discuss the importance of school …

Sections: Education, Haverhill, Haverhill Promise

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Business Bulletin

Sixth Annual Restaurant Week in Haverhill Kicks Off; Taste Test Offers Chances to Win Gift Cards

Sixth Annual Restaurant Week in Haverhill Kicks Off; Taste Test Offers Chances to Win Gift Cards
Haverhill’s Sixth Annual Restaurant Week unofficially kicked off last night with L’Arche Boston North’s sold out “The Longest Table,” but much more continues through next week. This year, Haverhill Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Alex Eberhardt says there is added incentive for diners. They have chances to win gift cards simply by stopping in at seven or more participating …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Going Out, Haverhill

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Regional News

Methuen Festival of Trees Invites Public to 30th Anniversary Community Celebration Sept. 9

Methuen Festival of Trees Invites Public to 30th Anniversary  Community Celebration Sept. 9
Methuen Festival of Trees is having a “Community Celebration” as part of the Festival’s 30th Anniversary. Organizers say the event will include something for everyone. For those interested in history, there will be guided tours of the Methuen Museum of History and a brief trolley tour of other historic properties that have benefited from the support of the Festival of …

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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Methuen Man, 45, on Alleged Drug Dealing, Gun Possession

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Methuen Man, 45, on Alleged Drug Dealing, Gun Possession
A 45-year-old Methuen man was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly trafficking counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine, unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition and using a firearm in relation of a drug trafficking offense. Shawn Hart was charged with distribution of more than 40 grams of fentanyl, possession with the intent to distribute more …

Sections: Crime, Region

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Community Spotlight

Essex County Ghost Project Explores Dustin-Duston Garrison House Saturday Night

Essex County Ghost Project Explores Dustin-Duston Garrison House Saturday Night
The Essex County Ghost Project is offering, what it calls, “a night of historic and paranormal intrigue” tomorrow night in support of the historic Dustin-Duston Garrison House. During the investigation, attendees will learn about the history of the Garrison House and decide if there are any spirts in the house. They will also be able to use some of the …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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  • 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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  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
  • FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
  • Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
  • Gunsmoke: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

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  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
  • FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
  • Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
  • Let George Do It: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Monday’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: Pentucket Bank CEO Jonathan H. Dowst and President Eric G. Leuteritz and MakeIT Haverhill founder Keith Boucher.
  • 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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  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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