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Friends and Politicians Remember President Gerald Ford

By Mark Bevis on Wednesday, December 27, 2006.

Across the country, people are remembering former President Gerald Ford, who died Tuesday at the age of 93.

Here in New Hampshire, Governor John Lynch ordered flags lowered to half-staff in Ford's honor.

Friends and political activists in the Granite State are praising the man they say brought decency back to the White House after President Nixon's resignation.

Joining in that chorus is former 1st District Representative, and Democrat, Norman D'Amours, who served in Congress during the Ford Administration.

He recalled his memories of the 38th President for NHPR's Mark Bevis.

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The Need For A New Broadcast Facility

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The Need For A New Broadcast Facility
 
"At New Hampshire Public Radio we understand that local news is important to all New Hampshire citizens, as is a shared sense of community. Our listeners deserve the highest quality of journalism that reflects the highest editorial standards. News is a public service, not a profit center, and because it is, we have built a first-rate news operation where independence, credibility, and respect are our core values. This campaign represents more than bricks and mortar; it is about creating a place where NHPR can grow and thrive. Where important stories can be recorded and reported. We are building for the future."

William L. Chapman
Chair
The Campaign For
New Hampshire Public Radio

Today NHPR has 35 full-time employees, 21 of whom are devoted to covering the news across the state. Currently, producers, reporters, editors, announcers and engineers work in cramped cubicles. Finding an available studio is always a challenge. An office was recently converted into a much-needed makeshift studio, but recording must stop whenever a car goes up the drive or a delivery truck idles outside the studio windows. Because there is simply not enough production space to meet current demands, the development of new programming and the hiring of additional news and production staff are on hold.

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21st Century Radio For The Granite State


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21st Century Radio for the Granite State
 
"Take a moment to ask yourself 'What would you do without New Hampshire Public Radio, without Morning Edition, The Exchange, the local news, the ideas, and analysis?' It's simply unimaginable. This Campaign to secure the future of public radio in New Hampshire is essential, just as NHPR is essential to every citizen in every corner of our state."

The Honorable Walter R. Peterson
Honorary Chair
The Campaign For New Hampshire Public Radio

The image of the town meeting on the village green is an enduring one in New Hampshire. We view this image of citizen discussion and participation as the foundation for New Hampshire's way of life and as the bedrock of our commitment to the people of the Granite State. The Campaign for New Hampshire Public Radio reflects our values, expresses our vision, and ensures the highest level of public service - 21st Century Radio for the Granite State.

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A Message From The Campaign Leadership Team


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A Message from the Campaign Leadership Team
If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost: that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.
Henry David Thoreau
 
The Campaign Leadership Team: Honorary Chair Walter R. Peterson, NHPR President and CEO Betsy Gardella, and Chair William L. Chapman.

Dear NHPR Friend and Valued Listener,

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Jay Ungar & Molly Mason

By Liz Bulkley on Wednesday, December 27, 2006.

Jay Ungar and Molly Mason have come to define traditional fiddle and dance music. The husband-and-wife duo are best known for their Grammy-winning song, "Ashokan Farewell", which was featured prominently in Ken Burns' documentary, "The Civil War". Their music ranges from country swing to New England Contra dance to Appalachian Waltzes. They stopped by the Front Porch studio to play some tunes and give us their take on today's folk scene.

***This interview and performance originally aired September 28, 2006***

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Nashua's AIDS Task Force Faces Budget Cuts

By Sheryl Rich-Kern on Wednesday, December 27, 2006.

Nashua's AIDS Task Force provides transportation, counseling and medicine to HIV-infected patients.

But after March 1st, it may offer very little.

That's because the state expects to lose the majority of its federal funding for AIDS related services.

For Nashua's more than 100 clients, that's life-threatening news.

NHPR Correspondent Sheryl Rich-Kern has the details.

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