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New Hampshire's Original Artist Laureate

By John Walters on Wednesday, April 28, 2004.

Gerry Williams makes functional pieces and high art from the humblest of raw materials- clay. He's also the editor of Studio Potter, a magazine for serious potters. He'll talk about his childhood in India, learning his craft from some of the legends of New Hampshire pottery, and reflecting value in his art.

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Military Families

By Mike Arnold on Wednesday, April 28, 2004.

All set to return home, soldiers from the Londonderry based 94th Military Police Company found out that their time in Iraq would be extended. The last minute decision frusterated many loved ones who have waited a year or longer for the homecoming. We'll talk with some of these family members about how they're getting by, what they hear from overseas, and what they think of the war in Iraq. Mike's guests are Amber Fixler of Candia, Jennifer Lee of Reading, MA and Catherine Maynard of Lowell, MA. We'll also hear from New Hampshire's Congressman Jeb Bradley.

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Families First Provides Dinner and Fun

By Dianne Finch on Wednesday, April 28, 2004.

The family tradition of eating dinner together is on the decline. According to one survey, only one out of three families says that everyone in their household usually eats together. That's a significant drop since the question was first asked in the early 1970's.

While it may be a challenge for most of us to find time to break bread with family - it is even harder for the state?s 6,500 or so who live in shelters or other temporary housing. But on the outskirts of Portsmouth, one non-profit organization, Families First Health and Support Center, is attempting to bring homeless families a little closer by providing a bit of tradition and fun on Monday nights.

Dianne Finch has this report.

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