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Don't Feed The Deer

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, January 6, 2006.

This is a great time of year to give a helping hand to birds. But Rosemary Conroy explains why you should limit the feed to our feathered friends.

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Lawmakers Face Number of Education Bills This Session

By Amy Quinton on Friday, January 6, 2006.

Among the hundreds of pieces of legislation introduced this session, New Hampshire lawmakers will take up a number of education issues.

While education funding is a perpetual topic, legislators will also debate high school dropouts, revising special education laws, and mandating kindergarten.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton has this preview.

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Antarctica

By Shay Zeller on Friday, January 6, 2006.

Journalist Gretchen Legler got a grant to study the scientists in Antarctica and in the midst of her work developed a life-changing relationship. Her book On the Ice chronicles her experiences at McMurdo station and the culture of Antarctica.

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An Economic Update

By Laura Knoy on Friday, January 6, 2006.

A recent survey shows that New Hampshire businesses expect the economy to remain strong or improve in the new year. The housing market seems to be cooling off, some segments of the manufacturing industry are doing better and interest rates seem to be holding steady, at least for the near future. We'll take the pulse on the economy and see what we might expect to see in 2006. Laura's guests are Dennis DeLay, Economist and Director of Special Projects for the Workforce Opportunity Council and Russ Thibeault, President of Applied Economic Research in Laconia.

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