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End of an Era at Tuckerman Ravine

By Trish Anderton on Wednesday, May 16, 2001.

Every spring backcountry skiers, snowboarders and sledders hike up Mount Washington to enjoy the steep slopes of Tuckerman Ravine. Brad Ray has been helping and educating Tuckerman enthusiasts since 1959. Now he's retiring. Ray talked about his work with NHPR'S Trish Anderton during a busy Saturday at the ravine.

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House Committee Considers Health Insurance Reform

By David Darman on Wednesday, May 16, 2001.

The New Hampshire House Commerce Committee heard testimony today/yesterday on legislation to reform health insurance regulations in the state.

Supporters say the changes will revive a troubled insurance market, but critics say the legislation would chiefly benefit profit- hungry insurance companies.

NHPR's David Darman has more.

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Court Rules Against Midwestern Power Plants

By Trish Anderton on Wednesday, May 16, 2001.

A U.S. court of appeals has ruled in favor of efforts by northeastern states to clean up emissions from the Midwest.

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A local move to protect Civil War Era Buildings

By Teal Krech on Wednesday, May 16, 2001.

In Keene, a grassroots group of historic preservationists is fighting to save two pre-Civil War buildings from demolition.

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