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Attorneys Call DMV Policy Unconstitutional

By Dan Gorenstein on Friday, June 18, 2004.

The Department of Motor Vehicles wants to formalize a state practice that requires all non-US citizens to report to Concord to get their drivers licenses.

But the DMV must first get Legislative approval.

Motor vehicle officials will meet with lawmakers tomorrow/Friday to discuss the plan.

Critics say the measure violates equal protection clause of the Constitution.

The DMV argues that's not the case at all.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports.

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Starring "New Hampshire"

By Trish Anderton on Friday, June 18, 2004.

The Granite State has provided the setting for a number of silver screen sensations. The sanctimonious Squam Lake was backdrop for "On Golden Pond" while the sometimes mysterious Bretton Woods provided the landscape for the horror hit "The Shining". While other celluloid favorites like Peyton Place and Affliction have give the Granite State a more supporting role showcasing the small town living, harshness and at times prudishness of its people. Today on the Exchange we look at the role New Hampshire has played in the arc of Hollywood history. Trish's guests are Garen Daly, a film reviewer living in Gilmanton and artistic director of the Dedham Community Theatre in Dedham, Massachusetts and TBA.

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Why did the Turtle Cross the Road

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, June 18, 2004.

Well he crosses for lots of good reasons, but HOW he crosses can be just as important. If you see a turtle crossing a road, you can offer it a helping hand. Rosemary Conroy gives you a few pointers.

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Bikers Look Back On Years At Weirs

By Lisa Peakes on Friday, June 18, 2004.
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Museum of Science

By John Walters on Friday, June 18, 2004.

We'll put the microphone closer to the speaker with Museum of Science, a high-energy band from the Seacoast area. Their music is a blend of rock, electronica, special effects, and a healthy sense of humor. We'll meet the three members of the group and sample their new CD, Oblique Music for Soundtracks that Don?t Exist.

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Are New Hampshire's Lakes Too Crowded?

By Shannon Mullen on Friday, June 18, 2004.

There are about a thousand lakes in New Hampshire, and about 100-thousand registered boats.

Throw in another 30-thousand that don't have to be registered here, some sunny summer weather, and it adds up to a lot of people on the water.

Some say, too many people, and it's cause for concern.

The New Hampshire Lakes Association is holding a conference over the weekend to talk about how much use the lakes can take before they start to show signs of stress.

It's part of an effort to bring people together and make plans for lake protection, before the state has to make laws.

NHPR correspondent Shannon Mullen has more.

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