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The 18-year-old Lawrence man wanted in connection with a Worcester murder was arrested Thursday in New York. The office of Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. said Kevin Rodriguez was arrested without incident on a warrant, charging him with unlawful possession of a firearm and armed assault with intent to murder. Early’s office […]

Residents of Farrwood Drive in Haverhill are about to get some relief from, what has long been described as, the deplorable and dangerous conditions of their roadway. As reported by WHAV in April of last year and earlier, the problem is the roadway has never been accepted as a public way. As a result, the […]

In 1933, nine months after the success of a little film called “King Kong,” RKO Pictures released “Son of Kong.” In the sequel, filmmaker Carl Denham is broke. Blamed for the destruction caused by Kong in New York, he hides in his boarding house. His landlady can barely keep the process servers outside and away […]

Let local astronomers take you on a guided tour of the heavens. Follow the trail of red glow sticks from the parking lot at Tattersall Farm to the observing area. Telescopes will be set up and local amateur astronomers Ken Muise and Mike McDougal will introduce visitors to awe inspiring views of nebulae, galaxies, star […]

Residents are invited to the dedication of a new granite fountain Saturday at Gale Park—the first classically styled fountain since the cast iron Carleton Fountain was moved in 1913 to Winnekenni basin. Councilor Thomas J. Sullivan will serve as master of ceremonies, introducing Mayor James J. Fiorentini, Sen. Barry R. Finegold, Rep. Andy X. Vargas […]

AgeSpan’s Power of Pets Program is having a fundraiser tonight to help people aged 65 and up pay for veterinary bills. The agency says pet ownership helps lower stress and blood pressure and increases feelings of social support. Supporters plan to gather tonight, Nov. 1, from 5-8 p.m. at the dog-friendly BareWolf Brewing, 12 Oakland […]

The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce is looking for street lamp post sponsors as it prepares to hang wreaths in downtown Haverhill for the holiday season. Businesses are asked to sign-up for an 18-inch wreath with a bow and sponsor name by Wednesday, Nov. 15. Wreaths will be displayed along Merrimack, Washington and Wingate Streets […]

Haverhill’s two finalists for mayor approach the city’s problems in different ways, but both agree construction of a new Broadway-area fire station is a top spending priority. Councilor Melinda E. Barrett and retired Police Officer Guy E. Cooper both took time to visit WHAV’s downtown studios to detail their positions—including capital priorities, taxes and housing […]

One might say Methuen Police Lt. James Gunter ran away with the show last Sunday as he won the Veterans award at the 26th Annual Lawrence Vietnam Memorial Road Race. The 25-year veteran of the Methuen Police Department is also a veteran of the U.S. Army and served active duty from 1988-1995. During that time, […]

A local sculptor Thursday reveals the challenges he faced in his childhood through the pages of his new book “Exit 48.” Dale Rogers, the artist who created the Big Dog visible at what was Interstate 495’s Exit 48, speaks of his learning disability and other events that shaped his life. Rogers will speak about his […]