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ArchivesNew Report on Waste Recommends Recycling and MoreBy David Darman on Friday, August 17, 2001.A new report by the Governor's Solid Waste Tax Force recommends that the state increase its recycling efforts. The report also suggests that communities band together and create regional waste collection facilities. Despite these findings, some critics say the recommendations did not go far enough. NHPR's David Darman has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
But Isn't Fire Part of Wilderness?By Mark Bevis on Friday, August 17, 2001.As forest fires continue to rage out west, New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest has recently had its own brush with fire. One on Paugus and one on Osgood were both very small... each about an acre in size. They are both under control, thanks to firefighting efforts, but they are being closely monitored. Rebecca Oreskes is wilderness program leader for the White Mountain National Forest. She told NHPR's Mark Bevis that the Forest Service weighs its options as it decides which fires to fight. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
News from the North Country: Troubles at the MillBy John Walters on Friday, August 17, 2001.Every Friday, we go to a different part of the state to check on the news there. This week, as it has for much of the summer, the news coming out of the North Country, has been the troubled Berlin Mill. On Monday, the company began a two week shutdown. The company has announced about 100 layoffs, and the town of Gorham is looking into seizing some of the company's assets. To bring us up to speed, we've called on Barbara Tetreault, city hall reporter for the Berlin Daily Sun. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Elected Officials Respond to PPA Financial WoesBy David Darman on Friday, August 17, 2001.New Hampshire?s elected officials are cautiously optimistic that Pulp and Paper of America?s financial troubles can be overcome. NHPR?s David Darman talked with Governor Jeanne Shaheen and Congressman Charles Bass, about actions they can take to help the company, and its employees. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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