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ArchivesNew Fishing Regulations May Hurt Seacoast EconomyBy Roger Wood on Thursday, March 23, 2006.When new fishing restrictions are scheduled to go into effect later this year, the average number of fishing days for New Hampshire's fleet are expected to be cut in half. The new rules were adopted by the New England Fishery Management Council last month as a result of federal requirements to rebuild dwindling stocks of groundfish in the region. Local fishermen predict their industry will die a slow death and with it part of the Seacoast region's economy. NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood spoke to some people involved in that industry and tourism in Portsmouth and files this report. listen:
  Right To Know Update Gets Rough Senate WelcomeBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, March 23, 2006.While groups representing school boards and town governments say the measure strengthens and improves current law critics -- including Governor Lynch -- worry the plan undercuts citizen access to government. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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The Role of Today's LibrariesBy Shay Zeller on Thursday, March 23, 2006.The role of today's libraries is more varied than ever. We'll talk with New Hampshire State Librarian Michael York about how their unique role has evolved in New Hampshire, with a focus on how they remain determined to uphold the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. We'll also talk with Lisa Morin, the director of the Lee Public Library about how libraries are working to bring more patrons through the doors. We'll also hear the story of one library on the West Coast that handled a vandal's attacks on its collection by turning his destruction into art. This piece comes to us via the Public Radio Exchange. Click here for a direct link to the story. listen:
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