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Haverhill News

Newburyport-Based Yankee Clipper Tours May Operate Haverhill River Boat Starting Next Summer

Newburyport-Based Yankee Clipper Tours May Operate Haverhill River Boat Starting Next Summer
A Newburyport cruise operator may be docking in downtown Haverhill next summer and taking up to 44 passengers at a time on Merrimack River tours. Capt. Paul Aziz of Yankee Clipper Tours proposes day and night tours, possibly with food and alcoholic beverages, starting next June. He is detailing his plans before the Haverhill Harbor Commission next Tuesday. Harbor Commission …

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N.H. AG and State Police Report Solving 1972 Murder of Haverhill Woman, But Assailant Died in 2019

N.H. AG and State Police Report Solving 1972 Murder of Haverhill Woman, But Assailant Died in 2019
New Hampshire officials say the murder of a 48-year-old Haverhill woman in 1972 has been “solved,” but the man they believe committed the crime died in 2019. N.H. Attorney General John M. Formella and Col. Nathan Noyes of the New Hampshire State Police said Wednesday the murder of Arlene L. Clevesy was committed by Albert Francis Moore Jr. They said …

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Campbell, Representing Methuen and Haverhill at State House, Not Seeking Re-Election

Campbell, Representing Methuen and Haverhill at State House, Not Seeking Re-Election
Those who have worked with retiring state Rep. Linda Dean Campbell received advance word of her plans and wish her the best going forward. Campbell, whose district will be enlarged to cover Methuen and more of Haverhill as part of U.S. Census-forced redistricting, told confidants Tuesday of her plans not to seek re-election to the 15th Essex District. Her colleague, …

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Regional News

Alliance Calls for In-School Shots, Citing Relatively Low Vaccination Rates in Haverhill and Lawrence

Alliance Calls for In-School Shots, Citing Relatively Low Vaccination Rates in Haverhill and Lawrence
Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance, citing relatively low vaccination rates in Haverhill and Lawrence, as compared with wealthier communities, called on Gov. Charlie Baker Wednesday to take immediate action to protect students, families and educators. The Alliance called for the governor to take a three-pronged approach to fully protect students and families across the state. They said the plan must include …

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Community Spotlight

Democratic Candidates for Governor, Other Statewide Offices in Haverhill Sunday to Meet Public

Democratic Candidates for Governor, Other Statewide Offices in Haverhill Sunday to Meet Public
Update: As of Thursday morning, Attorney General Maura Healey is a candidate for Massachusetts governor. Both announced Democratic candidates for governor, Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz and Harvard professor Danielle Allen, and other statewide candidates are expected to be in Haverhill this Sunday when the Haverhill Democratic City Committee hosts a meet and greet open to the public. Others who have confirmed …

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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: Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority Administrator Noah S. Berger.
  • 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.
  • 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: Tony Pecci, Haverhill Lions Club.
  • 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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