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ArchivesArena Football in ManchesterBy Jim Jeannotte on Thursday, June 30, 2005.PROFESSIONAL MINOR LEAGUE SPORTS HAS BEEN GROWING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, AND SPECIFICALLY IN MANCHESTER. FIRST THERE WERE THE MANCHESTER MONARCHS OF THE AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE, AND THEN THE NEW HAMPSHIRE FISHER CATS OF DOUBLE-A BASEBALL. NOW COME THE FIRST PLACE MANCHESTER WOLVES IN ARENA FOOTBALL. NHPR'S SPORTS CORRESPONDENT JIM JEANNOTTE SAW THE WOLVES PRACTICE, WENT TO A FEW GAMES AND FILES THIS REPORT. listen:
 Legislature Adopts BudgetBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, June 29, 2005.The legislature has passed a new state budget…..Total spending is 8.6 billion dollars -- 2.7 billion of that coming from state taxes…… The package includes Governor Lynch's proposal to add 28 cents to the tobacco tax…..While he has reservations, Lynch says he will sign the budget into law as soon as it reaches his desk. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen:
Fighting Flab at the WorkplaceBy Lisa Peakes on Tuesday, June 28, 2005.Most of our health problems could be avoided if we exercised more, ate a little less and just generally had healthier habits. No one argues with that. But there's a wide gap between agreeing on what we should be doing and actually becoming a nation of more fit Americans. The workplace is one spot where some people hope to make a difference. That's the focus of the 19th annual statewide wellness conference taking place this week in Waterville Valley. Terry Johnson is the Executive Director of the organization behind the conference, New Hampshire Celebrates Wellness. listen:
State Drafts Early Childhood Education GuidelinesBy Amy Quinton on Tuesday, June 28, 2005.The Department of Health and Human Services is developing guidelines to help child care providers, educators and parents know how children learn and develop in the first five years of life. listen:
Law Enforcement Split Over Immigrant QuestionBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, June 28, 2005.New Hampshire police chiefs appear divided over whether local law enforcement has the authority to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein has more. listen:
Renewable Electricity Standard passes US SenateBy Rebecca Kaufman on Tuesday, June 28, 2005.Last week, The US Senate narrowly approved an amendment that would require the nation's power utilities to use more renewable sources like wind, solar and wood. The so called "renewable electricity standard" passed without the support of both of New Hampshire's U.S. Senators, Judd Gregg and John Sununu. Gregg's vote of "No" caught supporters of the measure off guard. New Hampshire Public Radio's Rebecca Kaufman reports. listen:
National Arm Wrestling Champ is from New HampshireBy Lisa Peakes on Monday, June 27, 2005.Valerie Beach is the National Arm Wrestling Champion. She talks about her training and her dreams of bringing home a medal for the United States in the Olympics. She also wrestles her grandmother - and lets her win. listen:
Medical MishapsBy Kerry Grens on Friday, June 24, 2005.Beginning this summer, a new commission will bring New Hampshire hospitals together to excavate the causes of medical errors. NHPR's Kerry Grens has more. listen:
Anatomy of a Tax CutBy Dan Gorenstein on Friday, June 24, 2005.This week lawmakers agreed on a 2-point-8 Billion dollar budget Tucked into those negotiations was one small decision involving 12 million dollars that seems quintessentially New Hampshire. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein has this story. listen:
Cow Manure Fuels a New Power PlantBy David Darman on Thursday, June 23, 2005.With the help of a Portsmouth Company, a Wisconsin dairy has begun generating electricity. The fuel for the operation comes from the farm's 800 cows.....and it's not from their milk. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
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