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Suicide

By Laura Knoy on Thursday, May 10, 2001.

Believe it or not, it’s a leading cause of death in this country, and young people are particularly vulnerable. Experts estimate that in an average high school classroom, three students have attempted to take their own lives. we’ll talk about why suicide is so prevalent, and find out what can be done to prevent these tragedies. Laura talks with Lisa Firestone, a clinical psychologist on the board of the American Association of Suicidology.(www.suicidology.org)

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Senate Passes Sweeping Insurance Reforms

By Trish Anderton on Thursday, May 10, 2001.

The senate has passed bills aimed at allowing insurers more leeway in how much to charge consumers. Backers say that will re-introduce market forces and bring down rates for New Hampshire consumers. But Senate Democrats and insurance officials say the changes will price some vulnerable citizens out of the market.

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Judicial Discipline Popular in Senate

By Josh Rogers on Thursday, May 10, 2001.

The State Senate last night passed a plan to create a more independent judicial conduct committee, or JCC.

While the proposal won unanimous support from senate lawmakers, many court critics say the plan is fundamentally flawed.

NHPR's Josh Rogers has more.

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Keene cartoonist takes her comic strip nationwide

By John Walters on Thursday, May 10, 2001.

Allison Barrows lives in Keene, and she's the creator of the comic strip "PreTeena." It was recently picked up by United Press Syndicates, and now appears in several papers across the country. Barrows spent fifteen years, off and on, trying to create a successful strip.

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Local musician Steve Schuch talks about his new CD

By John Walters on Thursday, May 10, 2001.

Steve Schuch is a musician and author living in Hillsborough. His musical interests include Celtic, classical and folk music. His new CD, ?Trees of Life,? reveals his lifelong enthusiasm for the love of nature. It?s also his first CD for children.

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New Roads Aren't the Answer to Congestion

By Mark Bevis on Thursday, May 10, 2001.

A new report compiled by the Surface Transportation Policy Project shows that attempts to fight congestion by building new roads are futile.

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Summer Is A Good Time To Think About Home Heating

By David Darman on Thursday, May 10, 2001.

experts and analysts look ahead to next winter for market conditions for heating oil and natural gas.

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