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Catch the Wave at 97.9 WHAV ♦ February 11, 2021
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Haverhill News

River Passenger Ship to be Known as Captain Red, Honoring Legendary Harbormaster

River Passenger Ship to be Known as Captain Red, Honoring Legendary Harbormaster
The new 400-passenger riverboat coming to Haverhill this spring will bear the name of Haverhill’s beloved former harbormaster William J. “Red” Slavit. The MS Captain Red, a 105-feet long, 28-feet wide vessel, is expected to dock in downtown Haverhill this spring. Tim Slavit, son of the legendary figure who died in 2008, told WHAV the “MS” stands for motor ship, …

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Fiorentini Tells City Council His Goal Remains to Vaccinate 75% of Residents by July 4th

Fiorentini Tells City Council His Goal Remains to Vaccinate 75% of Residents by July 4th
Although the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out has had a bit of a rocky start, Mayor James J. Fiorentini told the City Council Tuesday night he still has a goal to vaccinate 75% of Haverhill residents by the Fourth of July. The mayor said the city’s health clinic is up and running now but still has a problem in getting hold of …

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Northern Essex Community College Offers Help Completing Federal Student Aid Forms

Northern Essex Community College Offers Help Completing Federal Student Aid Forms
Northern Essex Community College is working with families through area high schools to help complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. The college is working with students of Haverhill, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical, Methuen, Greater Lawrence Technical and other high schools to address the decline in student financial aid applications this year. The school said COVID-19 appears to …

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill Hound Rod and Gun Club Annual Ice Fishing Derby Takes Place Saturday

Haverhill Hound Rod and Gun Club Annual Ice Fishing Derby Takes Place Saturday
The Haverhill Hound Rod and Gun Club is having its annual Ice Fishing Derby this Saturday. The free event takes place Saturday, Feb. 13, with registration beginning at 6 a.m., followed by fishing at 7 a.m. The derby takes place at Chadwick Pond, accessible at 10 Larch Road, Haverhill. First place prize is $250 for the biggest fish, $100 for …

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Radio Listings

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: Carol Lavoie Schuster, Essex County Community Foundation.
  • 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.
  • Haverhill School Committee: 7 p.m., Live.
  • Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Friday’s Radio Highlights

  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m.
  • 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.
  • DJ Chris on the Radio: Live, 6:10 p.m.
  • Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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