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New Law Guts Tamworth Racetrack Regulations

By Trish Anderton on Friday, May 7, 2004.

Critics of a proposed racetrack in Tamworth say they’re outraged by a
new state law that exempts the track from local regulations.

NHPR correspondent Trish Anderton reports.

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Gloucester's Fishing Industry Braces Itself

By Dianne Finch on Friday, May 7, 2004.

Gloucester Mass is once again bracing itself for change.

New federally mandated rules are taking effect that aim to rebuild ground fish stocks.

But the new rules cut New England fishermen's days at sea.

And with the loss of work comes a loss of money to the quintessential fishing town.

NHPR Correspondent Dianne Finch has more.

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House Backs Cigarette Tax To Fund Education

By Josh Rogers on Friday, May 7, 2004.

House lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to approve a temporary cigarette tax hike to pay for schools. The move comes in the face of a threatened veto by Governor Craig Benson.

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