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Haverhill News

Haverhill’s Public Safety Departments Face Changes with Laliberty, Haugh Retirements

Haverhill’s Public Safety Departments Face Changes with Laliberty, Haugh Retirements
Upcoming retirements mean major changes in the leadership of Haverhill’s public safety departments. Two recruitment efforts are already underway in City Hall to replace Fire Chief William F. Laliberty and Deputy Police Chief Anthony L. Haugh. Both men retire this month after decades of service. Mayor James J. Fiorentini says he is also looking ahead to the retirement of Police …

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Haverhill Veterans’ Clinic Moves Next Week to New Summer Street Location

Haverhill Veterans’ Clinic Moves Next Week to New Summer Street Location
The Haverhill veterans’ clinic begins moving next week to a new city location on Summer Street, while plans take shape for expanded services this summer. VA Bedford Healthcare System’s Haverhill Community Based Outreach Clinic moves to 209 Summer St. Monday, Feb. 1. In the first phase, primary care moves to the front-facing space. Veterans with previously scheduled appointments will be …

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Updated: One Woman Receives Evaluation for Smoke Inhalation, Firefighters Receive Injuries After Two-Alarm Fire

Updated: One Woman Receives Evaluation for Smoke Inhalation, Firefighters Receive Injuries After Two-Alarm Fire
Updated One woman was taken to a local hospital for evaluation of smoke inhalation and several Haverhill firefighters received minor injuries after a two-alarm fire Saturday at a multi-family home on Victor Street. Felicity Oliver, a second-floor resident, texted WHAV from the hospital to report she was being checked for smoke inhalation. The rest of her family, their dog and …

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Woman, 51, Dies as Officials Investigate ‘White Powder’ at Eighth Avenue, Haverhill, Home

Woman, 51, Dies as Officials Investigate ‘White Powder’ at Eighth Avenue, Haverhill, Home
A 51-year-old woman is dead and “white powder,” suspected to be fentanyl, was found at an Eighth Avenue, Haverhill, home this morning. Haverhill Fire, Police and Trinity EMS were dispatched to the 146 Eighth Ave. home around 9 a.m. Haverhill Fire Chief William F. Laliberty confirmed an individual died. “No foul play” is suspected, said Carrie Kimball, spokeswoman for Essex …

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Regional News

Methuen Man, 30, to Serve More Than Three Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl, Cocaine Dealing

Methuen Man, 30, to Serve More Than Three Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl, Cocaine Dealing
A 30-year-old Methuen man was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison last Thursday after being convicted of possessing controlled substances with intent to distribute. New Hampshire U.S. Attorney Scott W. Murray said Alberto Rosario was found with fentanyl, crack cocaine, and $800 while he was a passenger in a car pulled over by Nashua, N.H., Police June 6, 2018. …

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Community Spotlight

All Maggie Wants for Her 5th Birthday Feb. 6 are Donations to Sacred Hearts Food Pantry

All Maggie Wants for Her 5th Birthday Feb. 6 are Donations to Sacred Hearts Food Pantry
Four-year-old Maggie Gibson is so proud of her papa Rob Durham’s volunteer work at Sacred Hearts Food Pantry, she wants people to donate food to the pantry instead of giving her gifts for her fifth birthday. Maggie heard about the long lines of people waiting for food and she has also been able to help bring food to people who …

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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: Greater Haverhill Chamber President and CEO Irene Haley.
  • 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.

Tuesday’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: VA Bedford Healthcare System Public Affairs Officer Kat Bailey and Jesus Ruiz, Leaving the Streets Ministry.
  • 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.
  • Lights Out: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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