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Catch the Wave at 97.9 WHAV ♦ May 07, 2021
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WHAV is Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service.
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Whether being among the most informed community members through comprehensive local news or enjoying a favorite tune that has a special meaning for you, there are many reasons to support WHAV. What’s yours? Review the easy giving options here.
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Thank you to WHAV members who help pay for original local news reporting.
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City Agrees to Trial Use of Outdoor Dining and Picnicking Space in Central Square, Bradford
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There will soon be a new spot for outdoor dining and picnicking in Bradford Square. The City of Haverhill has agreed to license a parcel of land between the Sky Dragon restaurant and the Oh Daddy’s building in what is formally called Central Square, Bradford, for use as a small public park over the summer. Councilor Timothy J. Jordan said …
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Planned May 23 Clinic Builds on Success of Weekend Vaccinations of Latinos, Young People
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Haverhill hosts a second, free public vaccination clinic Sunday, May 23, following on the success of its first weekend clinic geared toward the Hispanic and Latino communities and high school students 16 and older. Last weekend’s vaccine administration was led by the Haverhill Latino Coalition and organized by Mayor James J. Fiorentini. “Our efforts led to a very successful Sunday …
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Supt. Marotta Names Three Haverhill Interim Principals to Jobs Permanently for Next School Year
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Familiar names officially join the Haverhill Public School’s leadership team as principals for the next school year. Superintendent Margaret Marotta-Smith recently told the School Committee Erin Mackay becomes principal of the John C. Tilton Lower and Upper Schools; James Brennan, principal of Pentucket Lake Elementary School; and Richard Poor, principal of the Dr. Albert B. Consentino School. All three had …
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Haverhill Print Café Opens Downtown Following Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
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Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Haverhill Print Café were, from left, Mayor James J. Fiorentini; Steve Valbona; Walter Zaremba, president of RAM Companies; Rep. Andy Vargas, City Councilor Joseph J. Bevilacqua, Rep. Lenny Mirra; Chamber President and CEO Irene Haley; and Mary Paquette. (Courtesy photograph.) It’s a café, but don’t look for coffee at the Haverhill Print Café, which …
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DiZoglio Scuttles Action on State Budget, Demonstrating Growing Rift with Senate Leadership
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Sen. Diana DiZoglio of Methuen, who has emerged as a frequent critic of the chamber’s leadership, temporarily scuttled a budget action with her objection Thursday. Meeting without a quorum, Senate Democrats were unable to push through the order setting an amendment deadline for the upcoming Senate budget debate. DiZoglio objected to suspending rules to take up the budget order filed …
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YWCA Holds Raffle in Advance of Next Thursday’s 38th Annual Tribute to Women
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In advance of next Thursday’s YWCA 38th Annual Tribute to Women, the YWCA of Northeastern Massachusetts is having a raffle of fine white and red wines, designer purses and home spa items. Raffle tickets are one ticket for $10, three for $25 and seven for $50 and available online at ywcanema.org. The raffle closes at noon, May 14. Twenty-two women …
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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: Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Patty Sargent of Community Action’s Head Start Early Childhood program.
- 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.
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
- World News: Noon 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
- 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.
- Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: 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. Guest: Shawn Watkins, incoming VFW Post 29 Commander.
- 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.
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97.9 WHAV FM Wavelengths is sponsored by the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Before You Go…
If you believe, as WHAV does, that an informed public makes for better neighbors, employees, volunteers, customers, leaders, voters and citizens, we have a small favor to ask.
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Unlike others, WHAV makes its journalism available to all. If you’re not already a donor or member, WHAV needs your ongoing support to do its job. The news media is hurting with thousands of outlets closing across the country. Local news has suffered the most. While we may not always agree on what event should or should not have been covered, WHAV’s philosophy is to err on the side of disclosure. If you share a belief in these principles, help WHAV to continue being Greater Haverhill’s most trusted, reliable and thought-provoking source of news—whether on-air, online, over cable television or in social media.
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