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Daniel Webster House One of 11 Most Endangered

By Mark Bevis on Thursday, June 2, 2005.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has released its annual list of the nation's most endangered properties.

And an old farm in New Hampshire has made the list

New Hampshire Public Radio's Mark Bevis has details.

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Statewide Voter Database Moves Toward Completion

By David Darman on Thursday, June 2, 2005.

New Hampshire is moving forward with a federal requirement that requires every state to create a computerized record for every voter.

The resulting data base was mandated under HAVA, the Federal Help America Vote Act of 2002.

That effort has the support of many local officials and political party leaders, but some critics worry about protecting their privacy.

New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more.

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Writer, Editor, Film Producer Robert Ginna

By John Walters on Thursday, June 2, 2005.

Robert Ginna has been a writer and editor at several leading magazines, the chief editor for a major publishing house, and the producer of films with top-notch actors. In the first of a two-part interview, we?ll hear about his encounters with Ernest Hemingway, Vanessa Redgrave, Sean O?Casey, and John Ford.

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Public Broadcasting in the Spotlight

By Laura Knoy on Thursday, June 2, 2005.

Recently, the chair of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting put PBS and NPR in the spotlight by raising concerns over levels of objectivity and balance. We will talk with critics from both the left and the right about their reaction to the allegations, and ask them where they see instances of bias at NPR and PBS. Laura is joined by Mark Handley, president of New Hampshire Public Radio, Fergus Cullen, columnist for the New Hampshire Union Leader and Sunday News and Peter Hart, Activism Director at Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR).

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All Things Considered on NHPR

All Things Considered on NHPR

Since its debut in 1971, this afternoon radio newsmagazine has delivered in-depth reporting and transformed the way listeners understand current events and view the world. Every weekday, hosts Melissa Block, Michele Norris, Robert Siegel and Xenia Piaseckyj present two hours of breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special - sometimes quirky - features. You can hear All Things Considered weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on weekends at 5:00 p.m.

Stories from New Hampshire Public Radio

Manchester Faces Cuts to Bus System: At a time when bus ridership is at historic highs across the country, Manchester officials are considering cutting routes or frequency.

Phone Jamming Scandal Gets Hearing in US House: Democrats say the scandal leads to the White House. Republicans call the hearings political.

Group Aims to Cap Property Taxes in 11 Communities : A group calling itself the “New Hampshire Advantage Coalition” is petitioning 11 communities to cap local property tax rates.

House To Vote On School Funding Amendment : The amendment has backing from Governor Lynch and legislative leaders in both parties, but it has many opponents as well.

Ed Funding Amendment Rejected By House: Despite backing from legislative leaders and Governor Lynch, amendment falls about 100 votes short of the needed 3/5th support. That margin has top House lawmakers from both parties saying they see little hope an amendment could ever win broad bipartisan backing.

Renewable Energy Company Has Big Plans for Former Timco Sawmill: A new green energy company plans to buy the former Timco sawmill in Barnstead.

Manchester Mayor's Draft Budget Cuts School Funding: The city's finances are tight and the Mayor has proposed big cuts to the school system.

Downeaster Managers Want New Hampshire Money For the Train: The Downeaster's managers want New Hampshire to start paying something for the train since some federal funding is running out.

Bethlehem's Colonial Theatre Reopens for the Season: The Colonial is one of the oldest continually operating movie theatres in the country.

Gilmanton Oil Spill Contained: State environmental officials have contained an estimated 1,000 gallon oil spill in Gilmanton.

NH Food Bank Really Gets Cooking: A new industrial-size kitchen brings hopes of tapping into new supplies of fresh food.

Businesses Say State Should Go Slow on Hiking Cigarette Tax and Cutting Wine Discounts: To close a growing budget hole, Governor Lynch wants to add 25 cents a pack to the tobacco tax, and cut in half the discount retailers get when they by wine from the state.

All Things Considered

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Morning Edition on NHPR

Morning Edition on NHPR

Morning Edition is more than a morning news program. It is essential radio that frames the day for devoted listeners around the world. Hours before alarms buzz and coffeemakers drip, an international team of award-winning journalists, commentators, producers, and analysts offer a welcome alternative to the talking heads, sound-bite journalism, and confrontational conversation found elsewhere. Join Renee Montaigne, Steve Inskeep and Lisa Peakes for NHPR's Morning Edition every weekday from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. You can hear the Marketplace Morning Report each weekday at 5:50 am. NHPR's Something Wild can be heard every Friday on Morning Edition.

Stories from New Hampshire Public Radio

Manchester Faces Cuts to Bus System: At a time when bus ridership is at historic highs across the country, Manchester officials are considering cutting routes or frequency.

Phone Jamming Scandal Gets Hearing in US House: Democrats say the scandal leads to the White House. Republicans call the hearings political.

Group Aims to Cap Property Taxes in 11 Communities : A group calling itself the “New Hampshire Advantage Coalition” is petitioning 11 communities to cap local property tax rates.

House To Vote On School Funding Amendment : The amendment has backing from Governor Lynch and legislative leaders in both parties, but it has many opponents as well.

Ed Funding Amendment Rejected By House: Despite backing from legislative leaders and Governor Lynch, amendment falls about 100 votes short of the needed 3/5th support. That margin has top House lawmakers from both parties saying they see little hope an amendment could ever win broad bipartisan backing.

Renewable Energy Company Has Big Plans for Former Timco Sawmill: A new green energy company plans to buy the former Timco sawmill in Barnstead.

Manchester Mayor's Draft Budget Cuts School Funding: The city's finances are tight and the Mayor has proposed big cuts to the school system.

Downeaster Managers Want New Hampshire Money For the Train: The Downeaster's managers want New Hampshire to start paying something for the train since some federal funding is running out.

Bethlehem's Colonial Theatre Reopens for the Season: The Colonial is one of the oldest continually operating movie theatres in the country.

Gilmanton Oil Spill Contained: State environmental officials have contained an estimated 1,000 gallon oil spill in Gilmanton.

NH Food Bank Really Gets Cooking: A new industrial-size kitchen brings hopes of tapping into new supplies of fresh food.

Businesses Say State Should Go Slow on Hiking Cigarette Tax and Cutting Wine Discounts: To close a growing budget hole, Governor Lynch wants to add 25 cents a pack to the tobacco tax, and cut in half the discount retailers get when they by wine from the state.

Morning Edition

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