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Move Over Silicon Valley, Metro Center is Here

By Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, October 26, 2005.

Businesses and town officials from the Manchester area think when it comes to attracting new business to the region, they can make a stronger case standing together.

This group believes Londonderry, Gofftstown, Hooksett, Manchester and ten other towns will form the nucleus for the nation's next Silicon Valley or Research Triangle.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein went to the unveiling and filed this report.

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Maine Law Restricts Sale of Cold Meds

By Sara Nics on Wednesday, October 26, 2005.

A new law will go into effect next month in Maine that will restrict the sale of some over the counter cold medicines.

Drugs that include pseudo-ephedrine will be kept behind the counter and sold in limited quantities.

MPBN News Reporter Sara Nics reports from Bangor that the new law is a pre-emptive strike against methamphetamine abuse.

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Educated Women Not Working

By Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, October 26, 2005.

Civic and Business leaders met in Bedford Tuesday to discuss how women are faring in the workplace.

An updated report finds New Hampshire women hold fewer top positions, get paid less than their male counterparts, and struggle to manage both work and family life.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein has more.

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