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Catch the Wave at 97.9 WHAV ♦ August 26, 2021
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Haverhill News

Two Related Downtown Haverhill Crashes Injure Two, Damage Lounge Storefront

Two Related Downtown Haverhill Crashes Injure Two, Damage Lounge Storefront
A man suffered injuries and a woman was pinned against a downtown building when an as-yet unidentified driver drove into the front of a popular Haverhill lounge and went on to strike at least two cars around 11 last night. Witnesses said a Jeep veered across Washington Street, striking the front of Moonshiners Whiskey Bar, 103 Washington St., and then …

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Neighbors Seek to Curb Trailer Truck Traffic on Haverhill Streets; State Laws Hinder Quick Solutions

Neighbors Seek to Curb Trailer Truck Traffic on Haverhill Streets; State Laws Hinder Quick Solutions
Some Haverhill residents are asking a local truck driving school to put the brakes on using their neighborhood roads for training purposes, but solutions may be elusive. Councilor Mary Ellen Daly O’Brien said Tuesday she has received numerous complaints from residents about loud and constant noise caused by 16-wheelers driving through residential areas. “I think the problem is trucks, especially …

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Haverhill Begins Early Voting Sunday, Sept. 5, for Mayoral Preliminary Election

Haverhill Begins Early Voting Sunday, Sept. 5, for Mayoral Preliminary Election
Early voting for Haverhill’s preliminary mayoral election is set to begin Sunday, Sept. 5, at designated sites and times across the city. Appearing on the ballot, in order of a drawing, are incumbent Mayor James J. Fiorentini and challengers City Council Vice President Colin F. LePage and Patrolman Guy E. Cooper. In-person voting takes place Tuesday, Sept. 14. Haverhill City …

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Youngest Haverhill Students Receive ‘Summer Step Up’ in YMCA and Public School Partnership

Youngest Haverhill Students Receive ‘Summer Step Up’ in YMCA and Public School Partnership
Haverhill Public Schools and Haverhill YMCA were able to expand summer education opportunities with $246,900 in “Summer Step Up” money, geared to pre-kindergarten through second grade students who had little or no classroom experience because of COVID-19. The money came through a partnership with the state Department of Early Education and Care and United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack …

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Community Spotlight

Bethany Communities Plans Sept. 9 Panel and Dinner to Boost Affordable Senior Housing

Bethany Communities Plans Sept. 9 Panel and Dinner to Boost Affordable Senior Housing
A “Celebration of Innovation and Integration at Merrimack Place,” part of Bethany Communities Services’ drive to build 61 affordable senior housing apartments and community space, is planning a dinner with a local Impact Award presentation and discussion of the future for seniors. The dinner takes place Thursday, Sept. 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at Bradford Country Club, 201 Chadwick Road. …

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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. Guests: Deborah Chiaravalloti and Dr Jenna Meriggi, Holy Family Hospital, and YWCA Summer Camp Y-Wood Director Javier Fantauzzi.
  • 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. Guest: Rep. Linda Dean Campbell.
  • 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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