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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:

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.

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.

One year ago, what was known as the College of Lifelong Learning was struggling with decreasing enrollments, and talking of merging with Plymouth State College.
But the college – now called Granite State -is in the process of making some sweeping changes.
Armed with a new mission and a new name, Granite State College is hoping some new programs will open the door for more students.
New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports.

Many churches are decorated with stained glass windows, elaborate woodwork, and even ornamental paintings.

However, the Transfiguration of Our Saviour, Greek Orthodox Church in Lowell, Massachusetts has gone above and beyond the customary.

For the last 42 years, one local artist has helped to revive Byzantine mosaics and transformed the church into a work of art.

NHPR Correspondent Hilary McQuilkin reports.