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ArchivesCan Nashua Afford Water Company?By Avishay Artsy on Friday, April 29, 2005.Residents in Tilton and Northfield have approved the purchase of a private water company that serves their communities. Officials there argued that if the towns didn't buy the company, a private company could and perhaps raise rates. The city of Nashua tried a similar course over two years ago. They offered to purchase Pennichuck Corporation. The company, though, refused to sell, and Nashua is now in a costly eminent domain battle. Now the company is hoping that with Nashua's current budget crisis, the city will give up its plan. NHPR correspondent Avishay Artsy has more. listen:
 Babes in BoylandBy John Walters on Friday, April 29, 2005.Gina Barreca went to Dartmouth College in the mid-70s, only a few years after it began admitting female students. Now Gina is a college professor, humorist, and newspaper columnist. Her new book is "Babes in Boyland." It explores the serious and funny sides of her Dartmouth experience. listen:
The Symbiotic Relationships of FungusBy Iain MacLeod on Friday, April 29, 2005.As it turns out Mycorrhizal Fungi play a large role in helping other plants and trees grow. listen:
The Singing Life of BirdsBy Laura Knoy on Friday, April 29, 2005.What do birds sing, why and what does it mean? We'll explore those questions with author and scientist Donald Kroodsma. His new book "The Singing Life of Birds" explains how birds acquire their songs, what makes them unique, and how they evolve. We will also take a listen to actual recordings of some familiar and not so familiar bird songs throughout the show. listen:
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