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ArchivesRepeat visitors at birdfeeders?By Iain MacLeod on Friday, December 12, 2003.You may think you are seeing the same birds at your feeder each year, but think again. You may have a few repeat visitors, but Iain looks into just how many unique visitors you really have. Native American New HampshireBy Laura Knoy on Friday, December 12, 2003.New Hampshire's Native American roots go back 11,000 years. We'll dig into the past of the Granite State and also look at where we can still see this ancient culture today. Laura's guests are Dr. Robert Goodby, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Franklin Pierce College, Dick Boisvert, NH State Archeologist, who is also with the NH State Conservation and Rescue Archaeology Program (SCRAP) and Charlie True, Spokesperson for the Abenaki Nation of New Hampshire. The Opening of the American WestBy John Walters on Friday, December 12, 2003.Michael Golay is a historian from Exeter. His new book, The Tide of Empire, tells the story of the first Americans to reach and settle the Pacific Coast. These explorers, traders, trappers and missionaries paved the way for the American nation and the destruction of Native Americans. Who Will Log Tomorrow?By Doug MacPherson on Friday, December 12, 2003.About 100-New Hampshire loggers made their way through the snow last weekend to meet up in Bartlett. The members of the New Hampshire Timber Harvesting Council met to discuss why fewer young people are choosing logging as a profession. New Hampshire Public Radio?s Doug MacPherson has more. Lieberman speaks on "The Battle for Integrity"By NHPR Staff on Friday, December 12, 2003.Joe Lieberman spoke on October 27th at Saint Anselm College. In the course of this 19-minute speech, he talks about the Bush administration, and what he feels they've done wrong. He speaks of the upcoming "Battle for Integrity." listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Claremont: A Primary Bellwether?By Raquel Maria Dillon on Friday, December 12, 2003.The city of Claremont might be best known for the school funding lawsuit that bears its name, but the Upper Valley community also has a particular reputation among political observers. It is a pretty good indicator of how well Democratic presidential candidates will perform in states after New Hampshire. Back in 1992, Massachusetts senator Paul Tsongas won the primary, but in Claremont, Bill Clinton was the big winner and of course, went on the take the nomination. There might only be about 17-hundred votes in Claremont, but they're being eagerly courted by the candidates today. As part of New Hampshire Public Radio's coverage of the primary around the state, reporter Raquel Maria Dillon talked with Claremont voters. |
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