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ArchivesPeering into the FutureBy Avishay Artsy on Friday, May 9, 2008.Cutting-edge research and technology could change our lives in unprecedented and unpredicatable ways. That's one of the underlying themes of The New Yorker's "Stories from the Near Future" conference, now underway. American Woodcock An American Woodcock on its nest. (Courtesy USFWS/Baetsen) listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Song sparrow A song sparrow shares a tune at Keene State College. (Photo courtesy Lorianne DiSabato) listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Woodcock Went A-Courtin'By Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, May 9, 2008.As Scott explains, The funny-looking and reclusive American Woodcock puts on one of the most spectacular displays of the spring. listen:
  Municipal Tax CapsBy Laura Knoy on Friday, May 9, 2008.Voters in half a dozen New Hampshire cities may see a question on their November ballots asking whether they want to put a permanent lid on tax increases. Supporters say it’s the best way to keep municipal budgets lean and mean…but opponents worry these caps will derail vital community investments. Guests
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Downeaster Managers Want NH Money For the TrainBy David Darman on Thursday, May 8, 2008.The agency in Maine that runs Amtrak’s Downeaster is facing a looming financial crisis. For years, millions of dollars in federal money has helped pay for the train’s operation. But next year the federal money will run out to the tune of millions of dollars a year. Downeaster managers hope New Hampshire might make up some of the loss. A possibility that state policy makers say is unlikely. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen:
Bethlehem's Colonial Theatre Re-Opens for the SeasonBy Chris Jensen on Thursday, May 8, 2008.In the North Country, spring means the mountains turn green, the rivers flow wildly and on Friday (today)- against all odds - one of the nation's oldest movie theaters opens for the summer. NHPR correspondent Chris Jensen has this story about the Colonial Theatre in Bethlehem. listen:
Gilmanton Oil Spill ContainedBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, May 8, 2008.State environmental officials say they’ve contained an estimated one-thousand gallon oil spill in Gilmanton. listen:
Thursday, April 8, 2008Today on Word of Mouth, we talk about single mothers: Those who choose single motherhood, and those who don't. We also hear about the big winners in the Webby Awards (they're like the Oscars of the Internet), and we talk with reporter and author Andrea Gardner about the way advertisers target women. (Photo by waI.ti:) listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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