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Inauguration Wrap-up

By Laura Knoy on Friday, January 10, 2003.

New Hampshire's new Governor, Craig Benson, takes office this week. We'll talk about what he says in his inaugural address before the Legislature and his overall public policy agenda. Laura's guests are Republican analyst Jayne Millerick, and Colin Van Ostern, communications director for the New Hampshire Democratic Party.

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The Last Days of the Civil War

By John Walters on Friday, January 10, 2003.

South Conway resident William Marvel is a historian who's written several books on the Civil War. His latest,? Lee?s Last Retreat," is a new look at how the war ended. He says a lot of myths have grown up around the Civil War. He tries to find the truth by going back to original material written at the time.

Also, conversation with Sotheby's about the pre-Civil war soldier paraphernalia from New Hampshire that's up for auction this weekend. http://www.sothebys.com

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The Carolina Wren

By Iain MacLeod on Friday, January 10, 2003.

Due to last year's warm winter, you may be seeing more Carolina Wren this winter, along with many other unusual visitors. If you would like to participate in the Audubon Society's Annual Backyard Bird Count, visit http://www.nhaudubon.org/BWBSentry.htm.

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Inaugural Address Reactions

By Josh Rogers on Friday, January 10, 2003.

Governor Benson's address won high praise from all corners for its energy and optimism. But opinions varied on its substance.

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Reality Check for Governor's Budget Promises

By David Darman on Friday, January 10, 2003.

Governor Craig Benson has promised a leaner budget for New Hampshire.

And New Hampshire lawmakers appear eager to help the governor achieve more balanced spending.

Still, the details of state finances may give lawmakers headaches as they try to balance the books.

NHPR's David Darman has more.

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Stratham Woman Heads to Iraq for Peace

By Mark Bevis on Friday, January 10, 2003.

Carol Hochstedler of Stratham leaves tomorrow for a place most Americans wouldn't visit voluntarily.

Ms. Hochstedler is headed to Baghdad University's seminar on peace in Iraq.

She described the reasons for her trip to NHPR's Mark Bevis.

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