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ArchivesKillington Residents: Think TwiceBy Ken Sheldon on Friday, July 16, 2004.THIS WEEK REPRESENTATIVES FROM KILLINGTON, VERMONT CAME TO CONCORD TO MEET WITH GOVERNOR BENSON. THEY WANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY ABOUT THEIR PLANS FOR SECESSION. EARLIER THIS SPRING, THE TOWN VOTED TO SECEDE FROM VERMONT AND JOIN NEW HAMPSHIRE. THE EFFORT STILL HAS A WAY TO GO. BOTH STATE HOUSES HAVE TO AGREE TO THE PLAN....AND SO DOES CONGRESS. IN THE MEANTIME, HOWEVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE WRITER KEN SHELDON SUGGESTS KILLINGTON RESIDENTS THINK HARD ABOUT WHAT THEY ARE TRYING TO DO. Ken Sheldon is a New Hampshire singer/songwriter and author of the suspense novel The Code. listen:
 Mass Passes Right to Health Care AmendmentBy Mark Bevis on Friday, July 16, 2004.Massachusetts lawmakers have taken on a huge task. They have approved a Constitutional Amendment that would make access to health care a right. Even if all goes as supporters hope, the process will still take years to complete. But proponents were very excited by the initial vote. The proposed Amendment passed the State's Constitutional Convention by more than 3 to 1. New Hampshire Public Radio's Mark Bevis reports. listen:
What's Old is Made New AgainBy John Walters on Friday, July 16, 2004.Christopher Williams is an architect from the Lakes Region, who likes to renovate old buildings while retaining the spirit of the original. He?s also an advocate for preservation, and for environmentally friendly building techniques. He talks about how he makes preserves the past while adapting schools, mills, mountain lodges and lakeshore cottages for the future. This interview originally aired in April of 2003. listen:
NH Public Relations Rep Wins AwardBy Lisa Peakes on Friday, July 16, 2004.Lisa Peakes speaks with Mike Barwell, about how he handled the public relations campaign for Gene Robinson prior to his election and confirmation as Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire. Barwell won the first annual Communicator of the Year Award from the International Association of Business Communicators listen:
Blueberry season is here!By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, July 16, 2004.As blueberry season approaches, Rosemary Conroy tells you where to find these gems and why you should. listen:
The Politics of Gay MarriageBy Laura Knoy on Friday, July 16, 2004.A calculated Senate Bill, an inevitable presidential hot button issue, and in New Hampshire, two controversial full page newspaper ads. Since a Massachusetts Supreme Court legalized gay marriage in the state, the issue has been debated throughout the nation from city forums to state bills to federal legislature. Questions come up as to how marriage should be defined and who should have the power to do it... the courts? the state? or the nation? Today on the Exchange, we?ll see how gay marriage is playing politically in an election year. Laura's guests are Jim Splaine, State Representative living in Portsmouth. Michael Craven, Vice President of Cultural Affairs for the National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families. Jeff Newman, Vice Chair and Concord City Chair for the New Hampshire Republican State Committee and Scott Earnshaw, a lawyer and head of the New Hampshire Traditional Marriage and Family Institute who was involved in the House and Senate hearings for SB427. listen:
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