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ArchivesA View With a TaxBy Doug MacPherson on Monday, May 31, 2004.New Hampshire residents have long prided themselves on living in one of the prettiest states in the country. Before the state's license plates carried the slogan, "Live Free Or Die," they were stamped with the word, "Scenic." But even scenery comes at a price. In a state where property taxes fund so much of state and local government, determining just how much a good view adds to the value of a private home is becoming increasing important. In some towns, they call it a "view tax." New Hampshire Public Radio's Doug MacPherson reports. listen:
 Coaching Crisis (REBROADCAST)By Laura Knoy on Monday, May 31, 2004.High school sports can be the most exciting game around. Big rivalries, promising young athletes, and enthusiastic fans often comes only with high school athletics. But in recent years, high school coaches are finding their job a little less fun. Low pay, difficult parents, and disciplining players are just some of the reasons. We'll talk about this "coaching crisis" with Union Leader reporter Jim Fennell and Concord High School Athletic Director Bill Whitmore. We'll also hear from Tim Flannery with the National Federation of State High School Associations. *This show is a rebroadcast, so we will not be taking any new calls during the program.* listen:
Memorializing WarBy John Walters on Monday, May 31, 2004.James Tatum is a professor of Classics at Dartmouth. His specialty is the Iliad, the epic poem about a devastating conflict between Athens and Troy. He's made the Iliad the centerpiece of his book on the process of remembering those lost in war. The Mourner's Song traces the process from ancient Greece to the Vietnam War memorial. listen:
Vets Remember Fallen SoldiersBy Andrew Walsh on Monday, May 31, 2004.Lots of folks celebrate Memorial day as the de facto first day of summer. But the holiday holds a much more somber meaning, especially for those who've fought for their country. We visited a Concord VFW hall to hear what New Hampshire's vets are thinking about this weekend. listen:
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