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Haverhill Bank this week reported strong financial performance during the first quarter of the year, helping it support a variety of local charities and nonprofit organizations. Haverhill Bank President and CEO Thomas L. Mortimer said strong core earnings of $973,000 combined with net unrealized gains of $286,000 from its investment portfolio delivered pre-tax earnings of […]

Computers 4 People, a startup nonprofit that refurbishes computers and gives them to those in need; Haverhill Promise, aimed at helping students achieve grade-level reading proficiency; and Lawrence Public Library, planning a laptop and Wi-Fi hotspot loaner program, were the top three winners during last week’s second Digital Equity Challenge pitch contest. The contest took […]

A soon-to-be-replaced Rosemont Street bridge could be named for late City Councilor William J. Macek. Haverhill city councilors formally hear the proposal tonight from City Councilor Joseph J. Bevilacqua. Macek died unexpectedly two weeks ago. He was called the dean of the City Council, having served 26 years until retiring at the end of 2021. […]

The sale of recreational cannabis has been legal in Massachusetts for almost five years and a person need not travel far before encountering a billboard pointing to the location of the nearest retail store. As a result, some parents, educators and medical personnel are asking “How is this affecting our kids?” Last week, Richard J. […]

A refrigerant leak from a rooftop HVAC unit at the new Pentucket Regional Middle High School is being blamed for an odor that forced the evacuation of the middle and high schools Monday morning and resulted in several students being evaluated at a local hospital. During a press conference outside the school, West Newbury Fire […]

North Shore Elite, Haverhill YMCA’s Cheer Team came back this weekend from National Championships in Orlando, Fla., with bronze and silver medals, among other prizes. Among the level participating were Venom, Senior 3, winning a Bronze medal; Queen Bees Youth 2.1, taking Silver; Honey, Senior 2, winning sixth place; and Sassy Stingers, Mini 1, coming […]

Susan Kneeland is the featured member artist of the Greater Haverhill Arts Association during May and June. Kneeland, an accomplished professional artist in many mediums, present her exhibit “Inside, Outside and All Around,” showcasing her eye as a photographer. The exhibit is on display through June, during regular hours, at the Art Niche within UMass […]

A 19-year-old Haverhill man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to conspiring to steal a dozen firearms from a Derry, N.H., store. New Hampshire U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young said Gary Ortiz Jr. broke into Second Amendment Outdoors in Derry, stealing 11 pistols and one rifle. Ortiz and an accomplice, Jaythean Diaz, were indicted last […]

Road repair and paving begins today along a portion of Washington Street in Haverhill, from River Street to Fantini Bakery. The Haverhill Department of Public Works reports home driveway access may be limited for several hours at a time during the first phase of work that runs through Friday, May 5. On-street parking is banned […]

The Haverhill Firefighting Museum is at the starting gate for a new season and holding its annual Kentucky Derby Gala Fundraiser this Saturday. Co-chair Cynthia Graham gave a preview on WHAV’s “Win For Breakfast” program. “We have a lot of fun surprises this year, but we are sticking with some of the tried and true […]