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ArchivesMonadnock Region Experiments With School ChoiceBy Amy Quinton on Monday, January 31, 2005.New Hampshire is considering new school standards that would give more flexibility to school districts in the way they educate children. In the Monadnock region, a large federally-funded experiment is already exploring different ways of teaching middle and high school students. Parents and students have approved of many of the innovations, but others question whether the projects can be sustained in the long run. New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports. listen:
 Fingers Point Over 70 Million Dollar Budget HoleBy Josh Rogers on Friday, January 28, 2005.A 70 million dollar counting error has emerged as Governor John Lynch prepares his state budget proposal. The error was found in the heath and human services budget, but fingers are pointing in all directions. listen:
Local Collectors Clubs a Dying BreedBy Kerry Grens on Friday, January 28, 2005.For decades, local collectors clubs have met in church basements or living rooms to trade secrets on the objects of their affection. But groups like the Belknap Button Collectors and the Nashua Coin Club are finding the once popular medium for collecting has become about as common as an 1878 Morgan silver dollar. NHPR?s Kerry Grens has more on the struggle to keep the dying breed of local collectors clubs alive? listen:
New Plan to Bring Life Back to Claremonts MillsBy Kevin Forrest on Thursday, January 27, 2005.It's an old story. The decline in manufacturing has left many New Hampshire cities and towns with hulking, dilapidated empty mill buildings. Often they sit along what might otherwise be beautiful river front. Rehabilitating these old mills has not been easy. But Claremont has been trying. And the city has met with some success.. The Vermont Standard's Kevin Forrest reports: listen:
Stephen Considering Medicaid Rate CutsBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, January 27, 2005.Heath and Human Services commissioner says he may soon propose reducing what the state pays health care providers to treat Medicaid patients.But doctors and nurses have long complained those payments are already too low. listen:
NH and ME Make Their Case to the PentagonBy Julie Donnelly on Wednesday, January 26, 2005.Supporters of the Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard say they are hopeful about the outcome of a rare meeting at the Pentagon today (Wednesday). listen:
Granite Staters Follow Yoga TrendBy Avishay Artsy on Wednesday, January 26, 2005.A quiet revolution has been taking place in New Hampshire over the last decade. A growing number of people are looking beyond conventional medicine to treat stress and fatigue. And many are turning to the ancient art of yoga. New Hampshire Public Radio correspondent Avishay Artsy has more. listen:
Childcare Providers Ask State to Update RatesBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, January 25, 2005.Daycare providers from across the state testified today/Tuesday that it is increasingly difficult to stay in business. They complain while their costs are soaring, their compensation is painfully flat. The state subsidizes child care for low and moderate income parents. And providers reminded lawmakers that reimbursement rates haven't gone up since 2000. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
New Englands Antique Radio Club Meets in NashuaBy Avishay Artsy on Monday, January 24, 2005.Hundreds of collectors and bargain hunters came to Nashua over the weekend for the New England Antique Radio Club Swap Meet. Members meet four times a year to buy and sell anything that's related to the golden age of radio. New Hampshire Public Radio Correspondent Avishay Artsy attended the event and put together this sound montage. listen:
The Boston Who?By Dan Gorenstein on Monday, January 24, 2005.Almost halfway into the season, the Boston Celtics are a half game out of first place in the NBA's Atlantic Division. The team balances a few All-Star caliber veterans with a number of young players. The Celtics have a great shot at making the playoffs for the fourth year in a row. Why then asks New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein does the team seem to have so little support? listen:
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