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Governor Lynch Went to Berlin to Meet with Mill Workers

By David Darman on Friday, March 10, 2006.

Governor Lynch traveled to Berlin today in the wake of news that the local pulp mill will close in May. Fraser Papers announced the closing earlier this week saying they would lay off some 250 employees.

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Paying the Load of Health Care Costs

By Kerry Grens on Friday, March 10, 2006.

If you're like most people with health insurance, you've seen your premiums go up substantially. A new report points to part of the reason in New Hampshire.

Over the past four years, hospitals have pushed a greater share of their costs on their patients who have private insurance.

At the same time, hospitals and insurance companies are making more money.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Kerry Grens reports.

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State Approves New Voting Machine Software

By Dan Gorenstein on Friday, March 10, 2006.

The state Ballot Law Commission has approved new software for the state's voting machines.

The Commission made its decision despite concern from some that the changes threaten secure and accurate elections.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports.

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The REAL Big Story in Berlin

By Lisa Peakes on Friday, March 10, 2006.

Morning Edition's Lisa Peakes talks with Sarah Young-Knox, editor of The Berlin Reporter, about the Fraser Paper pulp mill closure, the federal prison project, and the high school hockey team playing for the state championship.

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