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High School Decreases Dropout Rate

By Amy Quinton on Monday, April 11, 2005.

Four years ago, Franklin High School had the infamous reputation as having the highest dropout rate in the state.
In response, the school began a number of programs to keep students in school.
And the plan appears to be working; the dropout rate has decreased dramatically.
New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports on how Franklin High School managed to turn itself around.

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Poet and Writer Maxine Kumin

By John Walters on Monday, April 11, 2005.

Maxine Kumin is a New Hampshire treasure. She's a Pulitzer Prize winning poet and former state poet laureate. Now 79, she has published 15 poetry collections and 11 other books including novels, short fiction, essays, and a memoir. Maxine talks with John about her life on a farm in Warner, and her recent and upcoming projects.

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Merrimack to Decide on Outlet Mall

By Avishay Artsy on Monday, April 11, 2005.

Voters in Merrimack head to the polls tomorrow (Tuesday).

And one issue they are going to decide is whether they want to change the zoning on a large parcel of industrial land to allow for some type of commercial development.

The debate over Article 2 has divided the town into those who want Merrimack to be home to a large outlet mall.....and those who do not.

NHPR Correspondent Avishay Artsy has more.

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Red Sox Home Opener

By Laura Knoy on Monday, April 11, 2005.

The Boston Red Sox start their home opener against the New York Yankees on Monday at Fenway. We'll take a look at the season ahead, new players, new rules and what the expectations are for the World Series champions. Laura's guests are Vin Sylvia, Deputy Managing Director of Sports for the New Hampshire Union Leader and Sunday News, and Chris Ryan, Sports Writer for the Eagle Times in Massachusetts and Co-Host of The Penalty Box on WTPL Radio.

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