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Controlling Purple Loosestrife

By Doug MacPherson on Thursday, July 19, 2001.

One of the most persistent invasive plant species in New Hampshire is also widely regarded as one of the most beautiful. In fact, purple loosestrife has been called ?the beautiful killer.? ?Killer? because the purple flowering plant can completely take over a wetland, killing off all other species. In recent years, however, state biologists have begun to successfully fight back. Their weapon is a tiny brown beetle. N-H-P-R?s Doug Macpherson reports.

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Stem Cell Debate

By Laura Knoy on Thursday, July 19, 2001.

President Bush will soon announce whether to continue federal funding for stem cell research. Stem cells hold great potential to treat many diseases. But some feel it's unethical research. Laura talks with Dr. Hugh Auchincloss, with Harvard Medical School and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation www.jdf.org, and Dr. David Prentice, with Indiana State University and ?Do No Harm: The Coalition of Americans for Research Ethics? www.stemcellresearch.org.

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A Visit To the Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum

By John Walters on Thursday, July 19, 2001.

The Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum is located in Warner. It's dedicated to increasing awareness of American Indian traditions, philosophy and art. Founded in 1991 by Bud and Nancy Thompson, it contains the collection of Indian arts, crafts, and artifacts they have collected throughout their life. John Walters paid a visit to the museum, and got a guided tour. More information about the Museum can be found at its website: www.indianmuseum.org

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Town Rallies for General Store

By Trish Anderton on Thursday, July 19, 2001.

This week the Sandwich General Store opened its doors for the first time since thanksgiving. Many people in Sandwich were upset last year when the store closed. They felt the town had lost an important gathering place. A handful of investors and a number of volunteers have spent the past few months renovating the store and reviving its finances. NHPR?s Trish Anderton caught up with Sandwich General Store manager Rick Crockford while he cooked lunches earlier today.

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