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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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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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