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World record shattered at Firefighters Challenge

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:05:00 EDT

For those who watched the Olympics, broken records became almost routine as swimmer Michael Phelps and sprinter Usain Bolt dominated their respective sports.
But over the weekend, another impressive record fell on American soil, in Haverhill to be exact, at the Firefighter's Combat Challenge in front of more than 1,000 spectators.

Welcome to Bradford: Zion College opens campus to students, neighbors and alumni

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:06:00 EDT

Hundreds of students from around the world will arrive in Haverhill to begin a new school year on Aug. 26 at Zion Bible College's new home — the campus of the former Bradford College.
An open house on Saturday, Aug. 16, welcomed new students, neighbors and some former students to the campus. All were greeted by college President Charles Crabtree and his wife, Ramona, a professional pianist and recording artist.

Reclaiming history: Family's search boosts cemetery cleanup efforts

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:14:00 EDT

When people research their family histories and want to find out where they came from, they generally end up at someone's final resting place to pay their respects.
That won't be easy for those who visit many of Haverhill's old cemeteries, including the Old Bradford Burial Ground, where headstones are damaged by fallen tree limbs and the cemetery is overrun with vines and weeds, especially poison ivy.

Rotary donates nearly $47,000

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:47:00 EDT

The Haverhill Rotary Club's recent round of donations boosted the bottom line of dozens of local organizations and foundations by a total of $46,925.
"I think it's one of the most gratifying things that we do," said 2008 Rotary President John Cuneo. "Sometimes an organization just needs some extra money to make ends meet and they can't get it any other way. (A donation of) $1,000 may not seem like a lot to a very large organization, but for smaller organizations, it makes a big difference."

Korean vets honor armistice

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:55:00 EDT

Poems were read and a few tears were shed as flags were lowered and a series of volleys fired in honor of those who gave their lives in what is has been referred to as The Forgotten War.
The Greater Haverhill Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 288 held a commemoration ceremony on Sunday at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in GAR Park in remembrance of the signing of the armistice ending the hot war in Korea on July 27, 1953.

Summer fun

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:58:00 EDT

The annual Haverhill Carnival atop the city's parking deck from Tuesday, July 15, through Saturday, July 19, raised money to pay for next year's July 4 celebration and fireworks at the Haverhill Stadium.
Put on by Fiesta Shows, the carnival last visited Haverhill in the spring. That visit was also a fundraiser for the Independence Day celebration.
The city expects to clear more than $5,000 in proceeds to put toward the July 4 event.

Cycle for Shelter benefits Emmaus House, homeless services

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:10:00 EDT

Libby Jensen dusted off her bike this year to reduce the cost of her commute to work. But the Haverhill resident soon realized that cycling could do much more.
On Sunday, July 27, she'll participate in the 20th annual Cycle for Shelter to benefit Emmaus Inc., the nonprofit based on Howe Street that helps the homeless.

Wind-swept celebration

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:18:00 EDT

Local veterans of conflicts from World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan were recognized as part of this year's Independence Day celebration at Haverhill Stadium. However, they had to wait until some rai

Welcome home, soldier

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:58:00 EDT

They have tried for the last 14 months not to think about it, but with the country at war, it was hard to avoid the constant reminders.
Finally, those who know Eric Freeman, 20, won't have to worry. He is home safe from his tour of duty in Iraq with the Army.

Girls make history at Camp Tasker

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:39:00 EDT

Despite rain showers throughout the day, the first girls to attend Camp Tasker in Newton, N.H., since its opening nearly 90 years ago enjoyed being trailblazers.
"Camp is a lot of fun. I really don't like the rain, but I'm still having a great time. Everyone has been really nice," said Phoebe Johnson, 7.