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ArchivesSongbirds and Shade TreesBy Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, November 10, 2006.Many of us have a passion for good coffee and good chocolate. But most of us don't know how those two passions can affect our songbird populations. listen:
  New Veterans Housing To Open In NashuaBy Amy Quinton on Friday, November 10, 2006.On any given day, 200-thousand veterans in the United States are homeless. The Department of Veterans affairs estimates more than a half million veterans may experience homelessness during the course of a year. In New Hampshire, only three veteran housing programs exist in the state – with room for fewer than 80 veterans. But new construction is underway in Nashua to provide the first veteran’s housing for men, women, and their families – all under one roof. New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton has more. listen:
A Letter from Iraq: Spc. Lisa KnightBy Mark Bevis on Friday, November 10, 2006.This week saw the death of another New Hampshire soldier in Iraq. Marine Lance Corporal Ryan McCaughn died Tuesday, reportedly from a bomb blast. McCaughn, a resident of Manchester, brings to 20 the number of soldiers from New Hampshire who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. His body is on its way back to the states. Currently New Hampshire also has about 175 National Guard troops in the Middle East. Most of them are with the 36-43rd Company. Each week New Hampshire Public Radio has been talking with one of the Company's soldiers to find out how they're getting along. Today NHPR's Mark Bevis speaks with National Guard Specialist Lisa Knight. listen:
Remembering The Great War on Veteran's DayBy Liz Bulkley on Friday, November 10, 2006.There comes a time in every generation when the veterans of war grow old, and are eventually no longer among us to stand at attention, and display the pride of their service. Tonight on the Front Porch, we're going to remember The Great War through the eyes of a new generation on both sides of the Atlantic. We'll travel with students from the Netherlands and the U-S as they're introduced to the war's legacy. Join host Liz Bulkley for a trip to the Western Front. Tonight's documentary was produced by Marijke van der Meer and comes to us via the Public Radio Exchange. Click here to go directly to the story. listen:
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