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Governor Jeanne Shaheen

By Laura Knoy on Thursday, October 31, 2002.

She's a democrat in a hotly contested race for U.S. Senate. Prescription drugs for seniors and social security have been top issues for Shaheen. We'll get her positions on those issues and more. And we'll ask why she thinks she's got the experience to represent New Hampshire in the Senate. Laura Knoy is host. www.shaheen.org

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Pumpkins, Pumpkins, and more Pumpkins

By John Walters on Thursday, October 31, 2002.

Three short interviews and a story about the ubiquitous vegetable. We meet a New Hampshire man who this month set a new world record for the biggest pumpkin ever, a scientist at UNH who's developing new pumpkin varieties, and a farmer and dentist who built a catapult over two years and at a cost of $20,000 to launch pumpkins and promote his farm stand. Also, we hear a pumpkin story from writer Rick Agran. A pumpkin grower, thrower, breeder, and reader today on the Front Porch.

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Report Calls NH Economy Still Strong

By Lisa Peakes on Thursday, October 31, 2002.

The latest report by the New England Economic Project says New England may recover more slowly than the rest of the nation, but NH will lead the six state pack. NHPR's Lisa Peakes speaks with UNH Economics Professor Ross Gittel, Vice President of the New England Economics Project.

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Mark Fernald Works The Barroom

By Josh Rogers on Thursday, October 31, 2002.

Democratic Gubernatorial hopeful Mark Fernald took his campaign to the barrooms of Manchester Tuesday night. He buttonholed happy hour crowds and touted his income tax platform. The Sharon state senator also confessed disappointment in how the media have covered his run against Republican Craig Benson.

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Manchester Diocese Listens

By Raquel Maria Dillon on Thursday, October 31, 2002.

The Catholic Diocese of Manchester held a ?listening session? in Keene last night to hear from Catholics concerned about clergy sexual abuse. The Diocesan Task Force on Sexual Misconduct Policy met with about 30 parishioners to gather feedback and answer questions. Bishop John McCormack appointed mostly lay people to the task force and asked them to evaluate the Diocese?s current policies ? in light of the recent scandals and the meeting of American Bishops in Dallas last June.
N-H-P-R?s Raquel Maria Dillon reports.

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