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A 45-year-old Methuen man was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly trafficking counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine, unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition and using a firearm in relation of a drug trafficking offense. Shawn Hart was charged with distribution of more than 40 grams of fentanyl, possession with […]

Haverhill’s Sixth Annual Restaurant Week unofficially kicked off last night with L’Arche Boston North’s sold out “The Longest Table,” but much more continues through next week. This year, Haverhill Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Alex Eberhardt says there is added incentive for diners. They have chances to win gift cards simply by stopping in […]

Keeping kids in school is one of the most important keys for student success. That is the philosophy of Haverhill Promise, a group of teachers, parents, health personnel and business leaders who are putting their money where their beliefs are. Dr. Jessica Kallin, director of Haverhill Promise, addressed the Haverhill School Committee last week to […]

Methuen Festival of Trees is having a “Community Celebration” as part of the Festival’s 30th Anniversary. Organizers say the event will include something for everyone. For those interested in history, there will be guided tours of the Methuen Museum of History and a brief trolley tour of other historic properties that have benefited from the […]

The Essex County Ghost Project is offering, what it calls, “a night of historic and paranormal intrigue” tomorrow night in support of the historic Dustin-Duston Garrison House. During the investigation, attendees will learn about the history of the Garrison House and decide if there are any spirts in the house. They will also be able […]

A new system will be in place this year for Haverhill school students who take buses to school. Those students will be issued a transportation card which will be swiped when getting on and off the bus. Speaking to the Haverhill School Committee last week, Superintendent Margaret Marotta said the new program will go a […]

Haverhill city councilors heard first-hand Tuesday some horror stories from residents who suffered significant losses due to last week’s storms and resultant flooding. At the request of Mayor James J. Fiorentini, the Council held an emergency meeting to join with the mayor in declaring a state of emergency in Haverhill following that unprecedented deluge. The […]

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill was one of several local beneficiaries of grants awarded recently by the Women’s Fund of Essex County, managed by Essex County Community Foundation. A one-year grant of $6,000 was awarded to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill for its girls’ empowerment programs. It was one of […]

Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker Wednesday identified 59-year-old Robert Levesque of Plaistow, N.H., as the man who drowned Saturday night in Haverhill. According to an earlier report from Tucker’s office, Levesque was on a boat at Marianna’s Marina, 72 Coffin Ave., when he suffered an apparent medical emergency and fell into the Merrimack […]

Foodies, chefs and fans of spaghetti sauce and meatballs are invited to attend a Santa Sauce and Snowball Fundraiser in September in support of the 59th Annual VFW Santa Parade this fall. Cooks will vie to be named creator of the best sauce. Contestants must prepare sauce or meatballs or both, which will be judged […]