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ArchivesNo More Jury Trials At District CourtsBy Trish Anderton on Friday, March 23, 2001.Citing time and resources, the Supreme Court has suspended Jury Trials at the District Court Level in Merrimack and Rockingham Counties. The experiment was put in place in 1992 to help alleviate congestion at the Superior Court level...but now the log jam is in the District Courts. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Maine protects area as large as Rhode IslandBy Susan Chisholm on Wednesday, March 21, 2001.USING FOUNDATION GRANTS AND PRIVATE DONATIONS, THE NEW ENGLAND FORESTRY FOUNDATION PURCHASED THE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS FOR THE 750 THOUSAND ACRES OWNED BY THE PINGREE FAMILY FOR 160 YEARS. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
FROST HEAVESBy Doug MacPherson on Tuesday, March 20, 2001.You've seen the little orange signs warning of Frost Heaves ahead. What are they, why does NH have so many, and what can the state do about them? listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Portsmouth saves the Great BogBy Roger Wood on Tuesday, March 20, 2001.Portsmouth's City Council voted unanimously to buy 200 acres of wetland and wildlife habitat to keep it from development. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Are Students Getting Enough SleepBy Mark Bevis on Monday, March 19, 2001.Medical research suggests teenagers need sleep to perform well in school. But busier high school schedules are not allowing the kids to get the rest they need. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
University System Seeks RenovationsBy Trish Anderton on Monday, March 19, 2001.University system officials argue the state's schools and colleges need 185 million dollars over the next 6 years to upgrade their science buildings. Republican house leaders say they'll weigh the request against the state's other capital needs. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Publisher Sells Coos County DemocratBy Mark Bevis on Friday, March 16, 2001.John Harrigan, Publisher of the Coos Country Democrat since 1978 has decided he doesn't have as much time to spend on the paper as he needs to make it competitive. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Sounds of School FundingBy Josh Rogers on Friday, March 16, 2001.NHPR's Josh Rogers produced this sound portrait of school funding battles at the State Supreme Court and State House. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
High Court to Weigh Property TaxBy Trish Anderton on Thursday, March 15, 2001.28 so-called "donor towns" will ask the state's highest court to declare the statewide property tax unconstitutional. The towns say assessing practices across the state are inconsistent and result in some residents unfairly paying more for schools. The state argues the assessments are fair. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Court Hears Property Tax CaseBy Trish Anderton on Thursday, March 15, 2001.A group of property-rich towns charges the recently adopted statewide property tax undercharges some taxpayers and overcharges others. The state says the system is fair, even if it's not perfect. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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