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Residents Want Nashua Walkable

By Avishay Artsy on Wednesday, February 23, 2005.

Residents in a section of downtown Nashua are trying to improve the health of their community.

They want to make the neighborhood cleaner and safer, so people will spend more time outdoors.

In the meantime, their efforts might also permanently change the face of Nashua’s downtown.

NHPR Correspondent Avishay Artsy has more.

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Governor Lynch Defends Education Funding Plan

By Amy Quinton on Wednesday, February 23, 2005.

Governor John Lynch testified before lawmakers today in support of his education funding proposal.

The plan eliminates the statewide property tax and targets aid to needy communities.

He says the plan is not perfect -- but helps communities that need it the most.

But some lawmakers and educators say the plan is a step in the wrong direction.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports.

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