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New Hampshire Newsmakers of the Year 2005: Floods in Southwest New Hampshire

Back in October, a little over a month after the world watched the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, torrential rain fell on New Hampshire's southwest corner. Seven people were killed, roads were washed away, bridges totally destroyed, and homes and businesses damaged.

The worst of the destruction, by far, occurred in the tiny town of Alstead. Here, a blocked culvert caused a wave of water to pour through town, ripping up roads and washing away homes. Since that day the town has pulled together, as residents struggle to clean up the mess and comprehend how the gentle Cold River could cause such extreme damage.

Climatologists called it a 500-year, maybe even a 1000-year flood. Such an event can only be called a 2005 Newsmaker of the Year.

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The Exchange: New Hampshire Flooding Special - October 10, 2005
 
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Craigslist New Hampshire

By Kerry Grens on Monday, December 19, 2005.

Over the past several years, the website Craigslist has taken the classified world by storm.

It’s like a classified warehouse, with personal ads, realty listings, job ads, and items for sale all on one page.

Part of what makes Craigslist so popular is that it’s free and there’s unlimited space for pictures and long descriptions.

The website is also divided into different communities.

The first surfaced several years ago in San Francisco, the second in Boston, and now they are popping up all over the globe.

To the joy of many, New Hampshire recently acquired its own Craigslist.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Kerry Grens has more on the Craigslist craze.

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New Hampshire Newsmakers of the Year 2005

2005 had its fair share of stories: shakeups in the State House. Battles over a shipyard- and a primary. Devastating floods and wild weather. A new toll system that some called "EZ" and others did not. And the end of one story that began with a tragedy more than two years ago.

Each year The Exchange looks back at some of the people and events that made the year so memorable. NHPR.org has profiles of this year's newsmakers, as well as an archive of our previous stories on each topic and links for more information.

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Holiday Pops with the NH Symphony Orchestra

By Shay Zeller on Monday, December 19, 2005.

The New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra is performing it's Holiday Pops concert this week. Conductor Ken Kiesler will lead the group in traditional seasonal favorites. We'll talk with him about the show and sample some of the program.

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Justice Nadeau Retires

By Laura Knoy on Monday, December 19, 2005.

After thirty seven years in New Hampshire’s courts, Supreme Court Justice Joseph Nadeau is stepping down. We’ll talk about his time on the bench, lessons learned and what he plans to do next, including his intentions to work with international judges and lawyers to help establish independent judicial systems outside of the United States. Laura's guest is New Hampshire Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Joseph Nadeau.

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New Hampshire Newsmakers of the Year 2005: Senate President Ted Gatsas

New Hampshire politics saw a number of shakeups this year. Executive Councilor Ray Burton dealt with criticism over the hiring of a sex offender. There was a huge election day upset in Manchester, as Frank Guinta won over incumbent mayor Bob Baines.

One of the biggest shakeups came in September, when a coalition of Democrats and Republicans in the State Senate called an unusual special session to hold leadership elections. Moments before the vote was held, Senate President Tom Eaton resigned his post. The Senate then elected Manchester Republican Ted Gatsas as their new President.

Gatsas promised an "open door" policy for both Republicans and Democrats, and quickly became one of the most visible members of state government. His ascendance to Senate President made Ted Gatsas a 2005 Newsmaker of the Year.

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NHPR News: Ted Gatsas Claims Senate Presidency - September 9, 2005
 
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