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97.9 WHAV ♦ August 25, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Schools Getting Ready for First Day of Classes Next Week
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The first day of school is less than a week away, next Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Haverhill School Superintendent Margaret Marotta says preparations are fully underway. “We’re getting ready for back to school—all the last minute cleaning and touch-up and hiring, that’s all been occurring. We had new staff orientation the other day. We have about 60 new teachers. Many …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Thieves Take Power Tools, Equipment, Granite from Haverhill’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Haverhill police are investigating the theft of power tools, landscaping equipment and granite from Haverhill’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Mill Brook Park. Ralph T. Basiliere, chairman of the Vietnam Veterans Ad Hoc Memorial Committee, said he discovered the theft, which he valued at between $5,000 and $8,000, when he visited the site Thursday morning at 10:30. “I’m not going to …
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Haverhill’s Smart Tech Addition, Edwards Vacuum, Considers Third Shift to Aid Semiconductor Industry
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(Additional photographs below.) Edwards Vacuum, Haverhill’s newest smart manufacturing business, is operating two shifts daily and is considering a third to help the semiconductor industry produce more chips. Company officials welcomed local officials, customers and the business community at large Tuesday to the 136,000 square-foot plant, off Haverhill’s Route 97. Geert Follens, corporate president of the vacuum division, noted similarities …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Haverhill Citizens Hall of Fame to Induct Artist and Sculptor Levitan Sept. 9
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The Haverhill Citizens Hall of Fame plans to induct abstract expressionist artist and sculptor Israel Levitan as its 45th member. Israel “Jack” Levitan was born in Lawrence June 13, 1912 to Russian immigrants Hyman J. and Esther N. (Jelkowsky) Levitan. The family moved to Haverhill around 1919, living first at 107 Webster St. and later on New Hampshire Avenue and …
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Essex County Ghost Project Plans Night of Paranormal Intrigue Saturday
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The Essex County Ghost Project plans a night of “paranormal intrigue” this Saturday. Thomas Spitalere, who organized the fundraiser to support Hilldale Cemetery, said the night will “feature a ghost and a surprise or two.” It begins with a tour of the cemetery and explanation of equipment used in the field. He advises visitors to wear proper shoes and clothing …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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There’s So Much Going On
As someone who follows local news presented by 97.9 WHAV, you surely have noticed the ever-growing number of important stories and events presented daily.
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Whether it is pent up demand after three years of the pandemic or a new trend, the numbers of events and critical happenings also have grown substantially. And, only WHAV reliably covers these developments.
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WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, seeks to keep you abreast of what’s happening, but your membership support is needed. If you’re not already a member, consider a monthly subscription by reviewing the many giving options here.
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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. Guests: Bonnie Sisson of AgeSpan and Haverhill mayoral candidate and City Councilor Melinda E. Barrett.
- 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.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Saturday’s Radio Highlights
- 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.
- Gunsmoke: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Sunday’s Radio Highlights
- 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: Thomas Grannemann, Ward 7 Haverhill School Committee candidate; Debra Campanile, Haverhill Mayoral candidate.
- 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.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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