Best Coa The Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Haverhill’s Breakfast Exchange Club Gives Grandparents a Helping Hand 12:34

2h ago12:34

12:34

Greater Haverhill service clubs help a variety of organizations, individuals and causes, but one is paying particular attention to older residents taking on unexpected tasks and responsibilities. Judith Riopelle, president of the Breakfast Exchange Club of Greater Haverhill, recently told listeners of WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program about the cl…

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Haverhill Mayor Hosts Free Community Dinner Tuesday to Showcase Mental Health Resources 11:23

1d ago11:23

11:23

Haverhill police and schools and health representatives are among those joining Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett Tuesday for a free community dinner focused on available mental health resources. Mental wellness professionals will be available to answer questions about help and support available for adults, young adults, children and teen. YMCA Re…

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MassReconnect Shatters Myths, Helps 39-Year-Old Complete Degree at Northern Essex 12:16

20d ago12:16

12:16

The new MassReconnect program, which encourages students 25 and up to complete their degrees for free, is credited with increasing community college enrollment. One local student taking part tells WHAV about how going back to school shattered some myths and gave him confidence. Thirty-nine-year-old Pedro Rentas is taking advantage of the program to…

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On the Ground and Online: Venezuela's Electoral Battle 31:55

26d ago31:55

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Since he came to power 11 years ago, Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro has been stacking the decks in his political favor. But will he hit a wall in the July 28 election? The regime disqualified popular rival candidate Maria Corina Machado, yet a unified opposition is leading the polls. “[The Maduro government] could try to do a mega fraud, but the politi…

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#35 - Your Body Is A Problem 25:18

1M ago25:18

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Our body has become an obsession that many of us are consumed by day and night. Hollywood and the fashion industry started the movement of creating unrealistic body standards, but now the growing number of celebrity and health influencers have taken this movement and put it on steroids. In this episode I discuss the following: Reframing the human b…

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Essex County Habitat for Humanity Invites Applications for New Haverhill Duplexes 15:00

1M ago15:00

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Essex County Habitat for Humanity is at work developing a duplex with affordable three-bedroom units in Haverhill’s Mount Washington neighborhood, but has hope for another local project as well. Habitat for Humanity’s Director of Charitable Giving Kevin Hudson appeared Monday on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program to discuss plans for the 41-43 Curt…

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Clean River Project Makes Pitch for More Money to Keep Merrimack River Clean 14:16

1M ago14:16

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Clean River Project founder Rocky Morrison seeks to redouble his organization’s efforts to keep the Merrimack River free of discarded mattresses, syringes, cars and mountains of trash. Appearing last week on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, Morrison says his group is the only one undertaking this kind of work below the water’s surface and commun…

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How Can Latin America Fix Its Water Crisis? 38:03

2M ago38:03

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Latin America, the biggest source of freshwater in the world, is running dry. Amid record-breaking temperatures, 150 million people live in water-scarce areas and water insecurity is becoming a new normal for many. But solutions exist. World Meteorological Organization’s Rodney Martinez and Acción Andina’s Florent Kaiser cover how Latin American co…

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Groveland COA’s EngAGEment Celebration and Symposium Saturday; More to Come 10:19

2M ago10:19

10:19

The Groveland Council on Aging’s “EngAGEment Celebration and Symposium” this Saturday, features an address by Dr. Katharine Esty, author of “Eightysomethings,” workshops and connections to community resources. Groveland Council on Aging Director Alyssa Lee visited WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” show recently to welcome attendance at the free event and …

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Spurr Relates Finally Donning Graduation Cap and Gown After 65-Year Wait 14:22

2M ago14:22

14:22

School graduation season offers a time for reflection, planning and often some heartwarming stories, but it was considerably more for 82-year-old Jean Spurr of Groveland. Spurr was awarded an honorary diploma June 1 from Georgetown High School where she was a member of the class of 1959 at graduation ceremonies on Saturday morning. She recently tol…

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In Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Won Big. Now What? 43:41

2M ago43:41

43:41

Claudia Sheinbaum and her Morena party won Mexico’s June 2 election by a landslide, and that means the country’s first woman president is set to have a huge mandate. What will she do with it? On the ground in Mexico City, AS/COA Online spoke to voters and then three experts on concerns and priorities for Sheinbaum’s sexenio. One question kept comin…

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Haverhill Church Group Leads Mission to Moldova, Bringing Supplies and Hope to Orphans 10:44

2M ago10:44

10:44

When it comes to reaching out with a helping hand, a Haverhill church is reaching out halfway across the world to help orphaned children. West Church is sending 15 people today on a mission trip to Moldova, a small country sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine. Leading the group is church Director of Outreach Mark Cottrell. Speaking recently on WH…

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#34 - Are We Taking Higher Protein Diets Too Far? 28:49

2M ago28:49

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Eating more protein is currently the mantra being shared by many health leaders and big food has caught on. Are we missing any potential risks in the midst of the high protein movement? This episode covers some of the following topics: Lessons learned from the low fat, low carb, and fasting movements How higher protein diets are being misused by ma…

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Carolyn’s Farm Kitchen Opens Haverhill Storefront Location 13:49

2M ago13:49

13:49

If you are looking to show off your creativity in the kitchen, you may be interested in using a “secret weapon” to make it easier. This Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Carolyn’s Farm Kitchen hosts an open house at the new storefront location. Owner Carolyn Grieco was a guest this past Wednesday on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, whe…

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More to Building Haverhill-Based Mason & Hamlin Pianos Than Meets the Ear 16:39

3M ago16:39

16:39

The next time you have a chance to hear someone play the piano, just remember that instrument had its beginnings years earlier in a factory that could put it all together, piece by piece. It comes as a surprise to many people that such a place exists in Haverhill—the Mason & Hamlin Piano Co. The company’s creative director, Nathan Mabanglo-Burgett,…

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MacDougall-Tattan Signing Copies of Her Book ‘Biz’s Journey Home’ at Firefighting Museum 13:09

3M ago13:09

13:09

A blend of historic firefighting equipment and the love of horses, comes together this Saturday at the Haverhill Firefighting Museum. Local author Jean MacDougall-Tattan, a former member of the museum’s board of directors, will be reading aloud and signing copies of her new book “Biz’s Journey Home,” a story she says is for people who love horses a…

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#33 - The Split Is Why You Struggle 15:40

3M ago15:40

15:40

Much of our emotional unrest results from the act of splitting our identity into multiple roles and different personas. In this episode I explore: What's the split? Why we split? Using imagery to visualize the split? My personal practices to quiet the mind Shifting towards unificationBy Ronesh Sinha, MD

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How Latin America Fits into the Biden-Trump Battle 36:09

3M ago36:09

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Buckle up: U.S. politics are headed for a bumpy ride. And the issue of migration, particularly at the U.S. Southern border, will significantly influence this year’s elections. In this episode, AS/COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth moderates a conversation between two top political consultants—a Democrat and a Republican—to get a view of Latin Ameri…

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Groveland’s Langley-Adams Library to Host Mystery Book Con Saturday 8:49

3M ago8:49

8:49

For those who love a good mystery, the Langley-Adams Library in Groveland is co-hosting a Mystery Book Con this Saturday. The library will be joined by Kensington Publishing, an independent, family-owned book publisher based in New York City that is celebrating its’ 50th anniversary. Langley Adams Senior Library Assistant Lauren Towler, a recent gu…

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Groveland Voters Go to the Polls Monday, Decide Which 2 of 6 Should be Selectmen 50:30

3M ago50:30

50:30

Groveland voters go to the polls Monday to choose two candidates from a field of five for Groveland’s Board of Selectmen. Edward H. Watson is seeking re-election to one of two available seats. Daniel MacDonald holds the other seat, but does not appear on the ballot. Challengers are, in ballot order, Steven F. Baker, Rebecca Megan Beaucher, William …

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How the Dominican Republic Breaks Latin America’s Election Mold 23:01

4M ago23:01

23:01

The Dominican Republic’s Luis Abinader is one of the most popular leaders in Latin America, if not the world, so it may come as little surprise that Abinader appears to be on comfortable footing to win in the first round of the country’s presidential vote on May 19. But then again, the country’s political climate differs from that of the rest of La…

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Riding with MeVa Regional Bus Regulars and Driver Larry Corcoran 5:55

4M ago5:55

5:55

The sky is still dark when Larry Corcoran, a bus driver for Merrimack Valley Transit, starts his route outbound from Haverhill at six a.m. For the few who ride this early in the morning, the transportation is essential. When MeVa leaders went before state lawmakers to request more money early this month, Chief Communications Officer Niorka Mendez s…

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Haverhill Native McGravey Releases New Album, ‘Feather in the Wind’ 14:05

4M ago14:05

14:05

When it comes to making an impact in the world of music, it often takes a lot of time to become an “overnight” success, and success knows no zip code. But, when you love to play, you play! Haverhill native Brian McGravey has released his new album “Feather in the Wind.” McGravey was a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program. McGravey has…

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Haverhill Mayor Barrett Brings Listeners Behind the Scenes on School Decisions 12:46

4M ago12:46

12:46

In a wide-ranging interview with WHAV this week, Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett took listeners behind the scenes on recent moves affecting the futures of both the “big” and “little” Whittier schools. Barrett, in her fourth month working out of the corner office at City Hall, took some time Wednesday to appear on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” progr…

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Is Latin America Ready for Another Pandemic? 27:53

4M ago27:53

27:53

An old adversary of Latin America is back: Dengue. The current outbreak of the mosquito-transmitted disease is the worst in years. Across the region, from Argentina to Brazil to Puerto Rico, images of hospitals filled with patients are coming into view. Four years after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, how well-equipped is the region to tackle t…

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On 50th Anniversary of Federal Program, Trahan Touts Local Decision-Making Benefits 16:10

4M ago16:10

16:10

From firefighters to fresh lettuce, Congresswoman Lori Trahan discussed local advances made possible with federal dollars on the 50th anniversary of Community Development Block Grants. During a visit Wednesday to WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, she told listeners she is impressed with how the YMCA used CDBG funds to help with its Freight Farm p…

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Merrimack Valley Chamber to Host National Small Business Week Awards Ceremony in May 7:54

5M ago7:54

7:54

Small business owners from around Massachusetts are making plans to attend the annual National Small Business Week Awards ceremony, which is coming this year to the Merrimack Valley. This year, Merrimack Valley Chamber member Stephanie Vanderbilt, owner of Coastal Windows and Exteriors in Beverly will receive the Massachusetts Small Business Person…

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What's on the Economic Agenda for Panama's Next President? 32:45

5M ago32:45

32:45

Panama is facing a moment of uncertainty amid an electoral race with eight candidates, droughts affecting the Panama Canal, and fallout over massive 2023 mining protests. But Felipe Chapman, chairman and managing partner of economic and financial advisory firm INDESA, remains optimistic about his country’s future. In a conversation with AS/COA Vice…

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Brian A. Nichols on the Biden Administration's Latin America Policy 33:02

5M ago33:02

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Just hours before Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, the State Department’s Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere Brian A. Nichols joined AS/COA in an event covering the state of U.S. policy in the Americas. In a conversation with AS/COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth, Ambassador Nichols laid out the administration’s positions on regi…

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Haverhill Bank’s Temple Pruyn Offers A Word About Retirement Accounts Before Tax Day 9:05

5M ago9:05

9:05

Federal and state tax returns are due in a little more than a month, and for people with retirement accounts, such as a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA, it also means a deadline is approaching for making contributions that count for the 2023 tax year. It also means, for some, a deadline to start taking money out. The heads up comes from Haverhill Ban…

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Haverhill Chamber Readies for 26th Annual Winning Opportunities for Women Conference 9:51

6M ago9:51

9:51

The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for its 26th annual Winning Opportunities for Women conference in April. Chamber President and CEO Alex Eberhardt said the conference—called WOW, for short—is expected to draw more than 200 people and feature speakers discussing professional and personal development. Speaking on WHAV’s “Win…

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As Mexico’s Election Fires Up, a Look at Youth and Democracy 28:40

6M ago28:40

28:40

In Mexico’s 2024 vote, more than a quarter of eligible voters are under 30 and nearly half are under 40. That means younger voters have an opportunity to play a major role in an election not only for president, but one that will see more than 20,000 seats up for grabs. But they have to participate if they want to have an impact. Me Veo, an organiza…

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Pentucket Bank Closes Main Office Today in Prep For Redevelopment, Reopens Riverside 10:42

6M ago10:42

10:42

Pentucket Bank closes its main branch today and opens a temporary downtown office as well as a revamped Riverside branch—all in preparation for a $160 million downtown Haverhill redevelopment. The long-considered plans, first reported by WHAV more than two years ago and confirmed last year, are now taking shape following developer Salvatore N. Lupo…

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Mason Expresses Thanks as Haverhill School Crossing Guards Receive $2 Raise 6:32

6M ago6:32

6:32

Crossing guards in Haverhill will receive a wage increase from $15 to $17 per hour effective Feb. 5. Thanks to the raise, crossing guard Debbie Mason told WHAV she will not have to find more hours as a lunch monitor or a similar position in the district. It would have been disruptive to work more because, on top of the 15 hours a week at an interse…

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How Courts Can Make or Break Latin America's Corruption Battle 22:05

6M ago22:05

22:05

When it comes to corruption perceptions, Latin America is stagnating. And what’s one major obstacle to improvement? Judiciary independence, explains Transparency International’s Luciana Torchiaro. In this episode, she dives deep into how the region fared in her organization’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index, released in January 2024, and tells …

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In Advance of 50th Anniversary Celebration, ‘Spike’ Sprague Reveals Little Known Facts 13:04

6M ago13:04

13:04

It won’t be long before members of Haverhill High School’s 1973-74 hockey team gather for the 50th anniversary of the program and one of the organizers is revealing decades-old details. The celebration takes place Saturday Feb. 17, at Haverhill High School’s Veterans Memorial rink with a game against Shawsheen. Richard “Spike” Sprague, who scored H…

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Online Reach and Expat Votes in El Salvador’s Election 39:54

7M ago39:54

39:54

2024 will be a big year for Latin American elections, and the first one takes place in El Salvador. Popular President Nayib Bukele is likely to win a race that showcases his regional—and global—influence. Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas’ Roberta Braga explains how Bukele’s social media strategy spreads beyond El Salvador’s borders and c…

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MakeIt Haverhill’s Boucher Tells of Motivation by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 11:41

7M ago11:41

11:41

This week’s observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day brought back memories for some and reinstilled long held values motivated by the slain civil rights leader. Among them, Keith Boucher, founder of MakeIt Haverhill, who first became aware the concept of equity when he was a child. “When I was young, back in the early 60s, we used to eat a lot …

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Community Colleges are ‘Hot’ Right Now; Dolan-Wilson Explains How to Avoid Debt 13:44

7M ago13:44

13:44

Community colleges are seeing enrollment growth with new state initiatives and are poised for more if the state Senate is successful in providing free community college for everyone. Northern Essex Community College Vice President of Institutional Advancement Allison Dolan-Wilson, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, is delighted w…

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Whittier School Drama Club Readies for Disney ‘Descendants: The Musical’ 12:39

8M ago12:39

12:39

A new theatrical season is about to open at the John Greenleaf Whittier School in Haverhill with the production of Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical.” Music teacher and JGW Drama Club Executive Director Robert D. “Bobby” Gariepy III explained how to audition for a part during a recent appearance on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program. “Jan. 8 is vo…

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#32 - New Directions 10:54

8M ago10:54

10:54

I'm feeling an urge to shift my content in a new direction. I'm not giving up on discussing metabolism since that's a topic that is still very close to my heart, but at the age of 52 and after digging deep into insulin resistance for well over a decade, I'm sensing a different pull. In this episode I discuss my internal transformation and how you t…

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Haverhill Bank’s Liz Cronin Gives Tips on Protecting Yourself Against Holiday Fraud 9:13

8M ago9:13

9:13

The potential for fraud, especially around the holidays, is a prime concern and a local banker recently provided tops on staying safe. Haverhill Bank Vice President of Compliance Liz Cronin appeared recently on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program. “Most importantly, my message today is to put everyone on awareness that especially during the holiday …

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Coach ‘Spike’ Sprague Prepares to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of HHS Hockey Team 13:05

8M ago13:05

13:05

This season represents a milestone for the Haverhill High School hockey team. It was 50 years ago that the first Haverhill High Varsity team hit the ice. For those oldest enough to remember, Gerald Ford was sworn in as vice president in December, the film “The Exorcist” made its debut and Richard “Spike” Sprague scored the first goal for the Haverh…

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Ten Years in, What's the Future of Mexico's Morena Party? 36:20

8M ago36:20

36:20

2024 doesn’t just mark Mexico’s biggest elections ever, but the tenth anniversary since Morena, the party of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, became an official party. And it now faces a test: will it build on its expanding control or find itself reined in by Mexican voters in June 2024? In this episode, long-time pollster Lorena Becerra and …

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Looking Back, Fiorentini Details 20-Year Path to Haverhill’s Turnaround 37:05

8M ago37:05

37:05

Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini was sworn in almost 20 years ago against the backdrop of the largest municipal debt in state history, downtown buildings that had been mostly vacant for decades, the recent layoffs of 43 city workers and even a ragged carpets in City Hall held together with duct tape. The downtown commercial district had been in …

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#31 - 3 Fundamental Root Causes of Insulin Resistance 23:46

8M ago23:46

23:46

This episode takes a fresh look at the 3 fundamental molecular root causes of insulin resistance using some familiar storylines from prior episodes combined with some new story hooks to help you understand the science of insulin resistance. We cover the following: Quick review of insulin mechanism of action Summarizing the 3 root causes or what I c…

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Temple Emanu-El’s Rabbi Stevens Discusses Hanukkah, Which Begins Thursday 17:38

9M ago17:38

17:38

The Jewish festival of lights, Hanukkah, begins Thursday. Rabbi Ashira Stevens, of Haverhill’s Temple Emanu-El, speaking on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, discussed the historical significance of the holiday. “When the Jews won against their enemies, back in those days, back in the days of the Maccabees, they then rededicated their temple. The…

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Beyond the Boom: Latin American Writing in Translation 40:38

9M ago40:38

40:38

Earlier this year, Latin American literature lost a champion when Edith Grossman, one of the foremost Spanish language translators, passed away. Grossman not only translated some of the region's master writers, but she advocated for her profession and for the value of reading in translation. In this episode, two acclaimed translators, Megan McDowel…

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As Dice Retires, Pentucket Regional High School Plans to Recruit New Service Dogs 12:33

9M ago12:33

12:33

A retirement is on the horizon one of the beloved members of the Pentucket Regional High School staff, who offers comfort to both students and staff. Pentucket Regional School Superintendent Justin Bartholomew, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, talked about the service dog named Dice, who is coming up on his 10th birthday. “That…

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Did Colombia’s Local Elections Spell Problems for Petro? 17:55

9M ago17:55

17:55

On October 29, Colombians voted for mayors and governors across the country, and President Gustavo Petro’s candidates fared poorly in an election that many say served as a referendum on his leadership. Sergio Guzmán, director of Colombia Risk Analysis, talks with AS/COA Online’s Jon Orbach about what we can learn from mayoral races in Bogotá and Me…

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