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ArchivesMore MTBE Suits in Progress.By Av Harris on Friday, May 31, 2002.New Hampshire’s Attorney General’s office is expected to decide in coming months whether to sue oil companies over MTBE contamination of the state’s water supplies. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
State Employees could win $10,000By Mark Bevis on Friday, May 31, 2002.State employees are eligible for a new contest. If they work in one of the 1100 state owned and operated facilities - anything from a shed to an office building - they could win up to 10 thousand dollars. Hamilton McLean is the state's Energy Manager. He described the contest's rules to NHPR's Mark Bevis. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
New Report Puts Dropout Rate at 25%By Jon Greenberg on Thursday, May 30, 2002.One out of four students drop out between 8th grade and high school graduation. That rate is four times higher than official estimates. The new numbers come from a report written by the independent New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Timberland's ServapaloozaBy Mark Bevis on Thursday, May 30, 2002.Today is a big day for officials and employees at the Timberland Company. It's their 5th annual Day of Service, they call it Servapalooza. And this year organizers have included Timberland workers in factories abroad. As Company President and CEO tells NHPR's Mark Bevis, the Day of Service is an integral part of Timberland's corporate philosophy. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
New Data on School Dropouts Alarms LawmakersBy David Darman on Thursday, May 30, 2002.Two key New Hampshire lawmakers today expressed alarm over new data on high school dropouts. The lawmakers, both Republican, also blamed Governor Jeanne Shaheen for the state's educational troubles. NHPR's David Darman has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
NH's Newest Refuge Draws Birds and BirdersBy Rebecca Brown on Wednesday, May 29, 2002.Birders have been heading to NH's Pondicherry National Wildlife Refuge in Whitefield and Jefferson. Some unusual birds have been spotted among the more than 200 recorded overall in the area. Birders suspect many were blown off course by the windy spring, but some may simply be attracted to the State's newest National Refuge. NHPR Correspondent Rebecca Brown reports from Littleton. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Feds Review New Hampshire HospitalsBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, May 28, 2002.The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is reviewing four New Hampshire health facilities to determine if they are treating all their patients equally. U.S. law requires facilities receiving federal funding provide interpreters to non-English speaking patients to ensure proper medical treatment. But HHS has reason to believe some New Hampshire facilities may not be living up to their obligations. The health care providers under review insist their policies meet federal standards. But critics charge local hospitals frequently disregard the rights of non-English speaking patients. NHPR�s Dan Gorenstein has the story. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Nottingham Struggles to Find Water CompromiseBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, May 23, 2002.More lawyers in the room. That’s the answer to the question- ‘what has changed at the Nottingham planning board meetings as talks resume between the water bottling company USA Springs and area residents. As NHPR’s Dan Gorenstein reports, the proposal to pump up to 439 thousand gallons of water daily continues to challenge the limits of state law, and rile emotions. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
House and Senate Sustain Governor's VetoesBy David Darman on Wednesday, May 22, 2002.The New Hampshire House and Senate today failed to override any of twelve gubernatorial vetoes. Though they were unsuccessful, several lawmakers did their best to overcome the gubernatorial rejections. NHPR's David Darman has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Income Tax Democrats Face Off and Face ChallengesBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, May 22, 2002.The two democrats seeking the Governor's office share a commitment to funding schools with an income tax. They also share similar positions on most policy matters, and are both sitting State Senators. But in terms of political style, and perceived political aptitudes, Beverly Hollingworth and Mark Fernald could not be more different. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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