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The Haverhill school department is one of eight awarded a state grant this week to support programs the state says are aimed at addressing the effects of gun violence, particularly the associated behavioral health impacts that can devastate students, staff, schools and communities long after a violent incident occurs. School officials say the grant, which […]

If college is the right path for you, Northern Essex Community College President Lane A. Glenn wants to see you. If not, he’s just as happy to have you take a job in a much-needed field that doesn’t require a degree. Glenn’s thoughts back up Gov. Maura Healey’s newly signed executive order creating the “Lead […]

In 2018, Holy Family Hospital’s Haverhill campus was sold to a real estate investment trust for about $124 million—a price tag well above the $14.8 million the city says it is worth. The financial freefall has been well-documented over the years even as it now appears to surprise state regulators. Birmingham, Alabama-based Medical Properties Trust […]

(Additional photographs below.) Haverhill’s—and the state’s—housing crisis came clearer into view Wednesday when state Housing Secretary Edward M. Augustus heard about residents unable to afford homes or stay in the city. State Rep. Andy X. Vargas, who sponsored the roundtable, said Haverhill is “leading on the housing crisis” with its permitting and building of units, […]

Methuen police arrested two, including a school bus driver, on drug-related charges this week and seized a loaded 9mm handgun, drugs and $1,700 in cash. Police Chief Scott J. McNamara said in a statement Thursday that his Police Street Narcotics Unit were watching a vehicle was believed to be involved in drug transactions when they […]

The day after voters in every area community but Haverhill shot down a $445 million plan to replace Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, the school’s superintendent says officials will “determine the best path forward to serve our students.” Haverhill, which sends and pays annually for nearly 70% of Whittier Tech’s student population, voted 2,628 […]

YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts is seeking nominations of women who have made a difference in their work and community in advance of May’s 41st annual Tribute to Women Awards. Nominations will be accepted through March 1, and may be made online at ywcanema.org/tribute. The 2024 Tribute to Women Awards lunch takes place Thursday, May 16, from […]

A law, proposed by Sen. Barry R. Finegold, that would ban phony depictions of candidates is headed for debate within a legislative subcommittee. The Senate Monday referred to the Committee on Election Laws, Finegold’s proposal to prohibit “Deceptive or fraudulent deepfake” media within 90 days of an election featuring the actual candidate or committee. A […]

Local Wildflower Montessori preschools, Marigold and Wisteria, as well as Snowdrop Montessori, serving infants and toddlers, are inviting families to learn more about the micro-schools. An information session is planned for Thursday, Feb. 8, 5-6 p.m., at Snowdrop Montessori, 181 Washington St. Teachers from all three schools will be present to answer questions and childcare […]

After a last-minute search, Haverhill Hammers Youth Wrestling finally found a location for its league’s annual tournament, but it still needed to pay for the event. Head Coach Joe Delgrosso said he approached Covanta, who agreed to pay the bulk of costs — trainer and rental fees, for example. The club offers two programs, one […]