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Haverhill Raises Ukrainian Flag in Solidarity; Here’s ECCF’s List of Where to Safely Donate

Haverhill Raises Ukrainian Flag in Solidarity; Here’s ECCF’s List of Where to Safely Donate
The City of Haverhill raised the Ukrainian flag Friday morning at City Hall in a show of solidarity with the citizens of Ukraine who have been under Russian attack since Feb. 24. Inna Vynarska, a citizen of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv who is visiting her daughter in Haverhill, was the center of attention as she held the flag on the steps …

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Haverhill Students’ Meal Options Improve Despite National Supply Chain Shortages

Haverhill Students’ Meal Options Improve Despite National Supply Chain Shortages
Haverhill school students are receiving healthy meals despite shortages related to supply chain bottlenecks endured by the city’s food services department. The Haverhill School Committee heard last Thursday from Whitson Food Services District Manager Joseph Armenti. He discussed issues the company has faced over the past year. “It’s been a challenging year for everyone. Nationwide shortages have affected the ability …

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I-495 Construction Update: Lanes Close Daytimes This Week for Guardrail Work

I-495 Construction Update: Lanes Close Daytimes This Week for Guardrail Work
Continuing guardrail installation along Interstate 495 means lanes close on both sides of the highway in Haverhill this week. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said there will be various daytime, left lane closings as part of the more than $100 million Twin Bridge Replacement Project. Work allows trucks to enter and exit the work zone. A single left lane closes …

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Education

Greater Lawrence Tech Student Receives Nomination as a U.S. Presidential Scholar

Greater Lawrence Tech Student Receives Nomination as a U.S. Presidential Scholar
Lourdes Luna Ceballos, a senior at Greater Lawrence Technical School, was recently nominated as a U.S. Presidential Scholar—one of just six career technical education students in Massachusetts nominated this year. Ceballos, of Lawrence, studies Medical Assisting. She is a certified medical assistant and will continue her education by entering the psychology field with hopes of becoming a psychiatrist. She has …

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Community Spotlight

Groups to Collect Food and Diapers Saturday, March 26

Groups to Collect Food and Diapers Saturday, March 26
The Merrimack Valley Central Labor Council, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce are having a food and diaper drive. Donations will be collected Saturday, March 26, from 9 a.m.-noon, at Haverhill City Hall, 4 Summer St., Haverhill. Those seeking assistance or to make a donation are advised to call Tom Raiche …

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Business Bulletin

A Variety of Positions Available at March 17 MakeIT Haverhill Job Fair

A Variety of Positions Available at March 17 MakeIT Haverhill Job Fair
Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta, Shawsheen Rubber, WSH Appliance Service, Amazon, Atria Marland Place and NRT Bus are among local employers looking to hire during the latest MakeIT Haverhill job fair. The job fair enables applicants to meet local employers in a friendly environment where bi-lingual assistance is available for Spanish speakers. It takes place Thursday, March 17, from 4-7 p.m., at …

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Obituaries

Whittier Tech Instructor Robert E. Denoncour, Former Regan Ford Technician, Dies at 75

Whittier Tech Instructor Robert E. Denoncour, Former Regan Ford Technician, Dies at 75
Robert E. Denoncour, 75, of Haverhill, died March 10, at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. Denoncour was born in Methuen, son of the late Camille and Theresa (Sheehan) Denoncour and was raised in Haverhill and attended Saint James Grammar School. A member of the Haverhill Trade School, class of 1965, he also attended Fitchburg State College. A master technician, certified …

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  • 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.
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  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Brian Spies of Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and Jen Matthews and Thea Tsagaris, Haverhill Exchange Club Hometown Heroes.
  • 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.
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