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Geese flying overhead, honking, in a perfect "V" formation, has long been a classic sign of Fall. But today, many New Englanders see geese as pests. Their population has exploded and they've caused major trouble at schools, parks, airports, businesses and even in backyards. We're looking at the problem...and solutions. Laura's guests are Becky Suomala, Naturalist with the New Hampshire Audubon Society, and David Feld, National Program Director for Geese Peace, an organization that promotes what it calls "comprehensive" and "humane" strategies for dealing with geese. We'll also hear from Marsha Barden, Biologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services (based in Concord) and Ronald Dzuineski, a homeowner in Pittsburg who is dealing with his own geese problem.

Boxing matches, love potions and molting shells? They're all part of the world of lobster romance.

Settling an old score between New York and Vermont could become a teachable moment if some Vermont history buffs get their way.

The Vermont Standard’s Kevin Forrest reports:

Charles Jordan, one of the long time eyes and ears of New Hampshire's North Country has collected a tome of tales of the weird and wonderful from the Northern part of our state….Native American apparitions, witches, ghosts, local characters, even murder and the apocalypse. This book, perfect for the Halloween season, presents fourteen of these stories featuring unsolved mysteries, supernatural meanderings and other tales of intrigue.

Nationwide, more than a million veteran teachers are nearing retirement.
In New Hampshire, 40-percent of teachers are over age 50.
Without serious recruitment efforts, the state will face a critical teacher shortage.
But attracting young people to the profession can be difficult.
New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports on a creative recruiting effort that may also help keep teachers from leaving the profession.