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ArchivesMarriage PromotionBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, March 14, 2002.As part of his welfare reform proposal, President Bush wants to create programs that encourage marriage and cut down on single parent families. Critics don’t see this as an appropriate use of welfare funds, though, and say they’d rather see programs more directly focused on fighting poverty. Laura talks with Graham Chynoweth of Chynoweth Legal Services in Concord and Jonathan Baird, attorney with New Hampshire Legal Assistance www.nhla.org . listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Atkinson's Water DilemmaBy Carolyn D'Aquila on Thursday, March 14, 2002.Residents of Atkinson recently discovered the town's largest water supply is contaminated with abnormally high levels of radon. The came after state officials had just completed an investigation into several cancer cases confined to one neighborhood. Residents and state officials hashed out many of these uncertainties during a recent meeting. But in many ways the gathering raised only more questions. NHPR Correspondent Carolyn D'Aquila reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
A Modern Writer Tries to Preserve the PastBy John Walters on Thursday, March 14, 2002.Nicholson Baker has just won the National Book award. Tonight we bring you an interview with the author from last March. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
What Works When Saving WaterBy Mark Bevis on Thursday, March 14, 2002.The State's Drought Management Team has announced that New Hampshire, except for Coos County, is now in a drought emergency. That means that communities have to begin water conservation measures. Marilee Horn has some suggestions on how towns should proceed. Horn is a water specialist for the US Geological Survey. She spoke with NHPR's Mark Bevis listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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