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ArchivesHampton Labor Issues Hang Over WrennBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, November 17, 2005.The state employee's union is eager to see a fresh face heading the Department of Corrections. Wednesday the governor nominated Hampton Police Chief Bill Wrenn to become the state's 8th Corrections Commissioner in ten years. The governor believes Wrenn would improve very strained relations between DOC workers and the administration. But New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports Chief Wrenn's rapport with his employees isn't spotless. listen:
  Manufacturer Leaves More Than 500 JoblessBy Mark Bevis on Thursday, November 17, 2005.Some 550 workers at Car Component Technologies in Bedford and Merrimack got some unexpected news Wednesday. Without warning, they were told they no longer had jobs. The company's owners said they are filing for bankruptcy. Since the news hit, Department of Employment Security Commissioner Richard Brothers has been scrambling to make sure those workers get what they are entitled to. He spoke to NHPR's Mark Bevis. listen:
Bellamy River Reopens to Shellfish HarvestBy Rebecca Kaufman on Thursday, November 17, 2005.For the first time in over 20 years, the Bellamy River in Dover is now open to shellfish harvesting. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Rebecca Kaufman has more. listen:
Fuel Help On The WayBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, November 17, 2005.State lawmakers vote to spend 13.5 million dollars to help low income households pay for winter heat. The move marks the first time the state has ever supplemented federal low income fuel assistance aid. listen:
Brotherly LoveBy Shay Zeller on Thursday, November 17, 2005.Thomas Christopher Greene's new novel is a modern telling of the Cain and Abel story that takes place in a restaurant. It's called I’ll Never be Long Gone, and it looks at how a family-owned restaurant shapes the destiny of three generations of men in one family and how the business affects their relationships as fathers, sons and brothers. Tonight's show also includes a radio piece by producer Jay Allison. He tells the tale of the relationship between his father and his father's mentally retarded brother. The piece comes to us via the website PRX.org. You can listen to the story (and comment on it) by clicking here. listen:
Education Commissioner Lyonel TracyBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, November 17, 2005.Six months ago, when Lyonel Tracy took over the office of Education Commissioner for New Hampshire, he was given three assignments by Governor Lynch- reduce the dropout rate, make the No Child Left Behind law work better in the state, and improve access to school data. We'll see how he's doing so far, talk with him about the big education issues facing the state along with his personal philosophy and hopes that he might bring to the job. Laura's guest is Lyonel Tracy, Education Commissioner for New Hampshire. Prior to this position, he was Superintendent of Schools for Portsmouth and has in the past served as superintendent, principal and teacher in school districts in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. listen:
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