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ArchivesNH's First School Voucher ProgramBy Trish Anderton on Tuesday, October 7, 2003.THE SMALL NORTH COUNTRY TOWN OF RANDOLPH ISN'T USUALLY ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE POLITICS. BUT THIS SPRING WAS DIFFERENT. THE RANDOLPH SCHOOL BOARD QUIETLY ADOPTED PERHAPS THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL EDUCATION REFORM OF OUR TIME: SCHOOL VOUCHERS. IT APPEARS TO BE THE FIRST TOWN IN THE STATE TO DO SO. NOBODY HAS USED THE VOUCHER SYSTEM YET, BUT STATE OFFICIALS ARE EYEING NEW HAMPSRHIRE PUBLIC RADIO'S TRISH ANDERTON REPORTS. listen:
 Is there a presidential election coming up?By Rosalyn Middleton on Tuesday, October 7, 2003.After today the Democratic presidential hopefuls will not be competing with the gambling vote in Black Hawk County or the California recall/election. It has been less than easy to wade through all that and then do my homework on the candidates. Before I go any further let me say this. Just ONCE I would like to see an election without any personal attacks, character assassinations etc. Does anyb Afghanistan Two Years LaterBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, October 7, 2003.Two years ago today U.S. forces invaded Afghanistan intent on hunting down Osama Bin Laden and striking a blow to the Taliban terrorist group. The terrorist network is scattered now, but Bin Laden is still on the loose. We'll look at how the war with Afghanistan stands today. Laura's guests are Wayne Lesperance, Assistant Professor of Political Science at New England College, and Eugene Gholz, Assistant Professor at the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky. listen:
UP SyndromeBy John Walters on Tuesday, October 7, 2003.Moultonborough resident Annie Forts was born with Down Syndrome and with a strong, positive attitude toward life. She's set up a foundation, Annie Forts "UP" Syndrome Fund to help people with Down Syndrome become more independent. She also travels widely as a motivational speaker. Her message: live a positive life, help others, and don't prejudge people with disabilities. We also hear an excerpt from our August interview with George Butler- the filmmaker from Holderness who made Arnold Schwarzenegger famous in the documentary Pumping Iron. listen:
Benson PUC Pick Says He's Up To The JobBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, October 7, 2003.The executive council is scheduled to take up the Governor Benson?s nomination of Graham Morrison to the public utilities commission tomorrow???If confirmed, Morrison, would join New Hampshire?s two other commissioners in regulating about 2 billion dollars worth of commerce listen:
UNH Plans to Move Marine LabBy Roger Wood on Tuesday, October 7, 2003.The University of New Hampshire is drastically modifying its earlier plans to build a marine laboratory on the Seacoast. New Hampshire Public Radio Correspondent Roger Wood has more. listen:
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