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A View With a Tax

By 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.

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Vets Remember Fallen Soldiers

By 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.

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