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ArchivesNew England Cuts its Toxic ReleasesBy 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 listen:
 Unemployment High in Salem and PlaistowBy 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. listen:
NH Delegation Fully Supports War in IraqBy Priscilla Huff on Tuesday, June 29, 2004.In a surprise move, the Coalition Provisional Authority Monday handed over sovereignty to the Iraqi transitional government two days earlier than planned. It was one of the few things that have gone as planned as the Bush Administration expanded the war against terrorism to Iraq last year. Yet, despite everything that has gone wrong with the war in Iraq, New Hampshire's Congressional delegation remains supportive of the decision to go to war. NHPR Correspondent Priscilla Huff reports from Washington. listen:
Henniker Dam Comes DownBy Rachel Estabrook on Tuesday, June 29, 2004.Destruction of a 130-foot long dam in Henniker began today amid a crowd of supporters. The project will remove the 68-year-old dam and re-open fifteen miles of the Contoocook to fishermen and boaters. NHPR's Rachel Estabrook has the story. listen:
How to Run for OfficeBy Trish Anderton on Monday, June 28, 2004.Running for office is an intimidating prospect, even in New Hampshire, where voting districts tend to be small. For the past several years, the New Hampshire Citizen Alliance has held ?Campaigning 101? workshops to show inexperienced candidates the ropes. NHPR Correspondent Trish Anderton attended last night?s workshop in Conway and filed this primer on how to be a candidate. listen:
Working Harbor Vs. Coastal Real EstateBy Barbara Cariddi on Monday, June 28, 2004.A recently released report in the coastal Maine town of Boothbay, concludes that waterfront industries pump more money into the Maine's economy than coastal real estate development. listen:
Grading the Governor on the EnvironmentBy Doug MacPherson on Monday, June 28, 2004.A newly formed environmental voters' group has released a report card on Governor Craig Benson's handling of the state's environment. The "Granite State Conservation Voter's Alliance" highlights areas of accomplishment, but finds many areas where the group says Governor Benson's performance falls short. New Hampshire Public Radio Correspondent Doug MacPherson reports. listen:
New Biography Reinterprets Franklin PierceBy Mark Bevis on Friday, June 25, 2004.Former president Bill Clinton's new book isn't the only presidential biography published this month. For the first time in more than 70 years, a historian has published an account of New Hampshire's own Franklin Pierce. NHPR's Mark Bevis has more. listen:
Tasers Come to the Granite StateBy Shannon Mullen on Thursday, June 24, 2004.Police departments around the state are arming their officers with a new weapon. But the technology isn't new, and neither is the controversy that comes with its use. New Hampshire Public Radio correspondent Shannon Mullen has more. listen:
Group Looks To Eradicate MilfoilBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, June 23, 2004.This summer, Lower Suncook Lake will be the site of a significant environmental experiment. Lake residents will try eradicate the invasive plant variable milfoil. To date, groups have had only mixed success just trying to slow the plants growth. But environmental officials are optimistic the Suncook experiment could become a model for the state. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
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