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ArchivesControlling Purple LoosestrifeBy 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. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Town Rallies for General StoreBy 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. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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