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The Great Dump at the Great Bog

By Doug MacPherson on Monday, September 22, 2003.

The Great Bog is one of Portsmouth?s most celebrated natural resources. Its 600-acres include some of the rarest wetlands in New Hampshire -- providing unparalleled wildlife habitat, a quiet place to walk, and clean drinking water.
But Portsmouth is also contending with the Bog?s other reputation: some people think of the Great Bog as a great place to dump an old car. New Hampshire Public Radio?s Doug MacPherson reports.

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The State of UNH

By Laura Knoy on Monday, September 22, 2003.

In her "State of the University" address last week UNH president Ann Weaver Hart gave her assessment on how UNH is doing and included a promise to truly crack down on underage drinking. We'll talk about these efforts and look at the achievements and challenges of the Granite State school. Laura's guest is UNH President Ann Weaver Hart.

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Trading in Smoky Bars for 'Plein Aire'

By John Walters on Monday, September 22, 2003.

For a long time, Stan Moeller recorded and performed music with his wife, TS Baker. But then he decided to put down the guitar and devote himself completely to his first love- painting. It was a decision that paid off. Today he is enjoying a successful and celebrated career as an artist of sea coast landscapes. He joins John to talk about his recent travels and exhibitions.

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The Deerfield Fair May Be Just The Beginning

By Dean Abbott on Monday, September 22, 2003.

The Deerfield Fair begins this week.

People come from across the state to enjoy the amusement rides, the livestock shows, and, of course, the food.

But for one young New Hampshire woman, the Deerfield Fair could also be the launch pad to fame and fortune.

New Hampshire Public Radio correspondent Dean Abbott has the story.

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UNH Summit on Student Drinking and Violence

By Roger Wood on Monday, September 22, 2003.

The University of New Hampshire is moving forward with plans to minimize student disturbances in Durham.

Over the weekend the University organized a summit to deal with crises like last Spring's riot after a hockey defeat.

New Hampshire Public Radio Correspondent Roger Wood reports from Durham.

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Catholics Rekindle Protest Against NH Bishop

By Rebecca Kaufman on Monday, September 22, 2003.

A group of almost 100 people gathered outside St. Joseph's Cathedral in Manchester yesterday morning.

It was the first time since January that protestors had spoken out against the Catholic's church handling of the sexual abuse crisis.

And as New Hampshire Public Radio correspondent Rebecca Kaufman reports, they came with a single request.

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