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New England Cuts its Toxic Releases

By Mark Bevis on Wednesday, June 30, 2004.

New England has outperformed the rest of the nation.

We're not talking the Patriots, we're talking about toxic chemicals.

A new report by the Environmental Protection Agency shows that New England has cut its releases of toxic chemicals by more than 90% over the last 15 years.

NHPR'S Mark Bevis has more.

If you'd like to see the Toxics Release Inventory for your area click here

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Unemployment High in Salem and Plaistow

By David Darman on Wednesday, June 30, 2004.

The state's latest unemployment figures hold some surprising news.

The highest rates are not in the biggest cities, or the most rural communities.

Instead, the highest rates can be found in towns right along I-93, on the border with Massachusetts.

New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more.

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