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ArchivesPlymouth State Women's Rugby TeamPlymouth State University's women’s rugby team is turning heads, as they head to California to play for the Women’s Rugby Collegiate Division II National Championship. You can hear Rebecca Kaufman's story about the team here, or see pictures of the team below. Click here to start the slideshow, or click on the thumbnails below to find a specific image. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Nashua School Budget Fight Turns NastyBy Amy Quinton on Friday, April 28, 2006.Rising health care costs, increased fuel costs, and high property tax rates have caused budget problems for school districts across the state. But in Nashua, the state’s second largest school district, the budget fight has turned particularly nasty. It’s pit school officials against aldermen, some alderman against the Mayor, and the Mayor against school officials. New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports. listen:
  NH Ties for Second in Workplace SafetyBy Mark Bevis on Friday, April 28, 2006.Not too many calendars make note of it, but today is Workers Memorial Day. It's a day set aside by Organized Labor to memorialize the men and women who die each year on the job. And Peg Semenario, Health and Safety Director of the National AFL-CIO told NHPR's Mark Bevis those numbers add up to thousands. tape: According to the national data, New Hampshire ties with Vermont as the second safest state for workers. Rhode Island ranked at the top of the list. Wyoming had more deaths on the job per capita than any other state. listen:
Failure to DiscloseBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, April 27, 2006.By most estimates, GOP Gubernatorial candidates Jim Coburn is facing an uphill battle. He's a one-term state rep. trying to unset a Governor with high poll numbers and plenty of resources. That said, Jim Coburn is not working alone. Since late March, the former high-tech entrepreneur's campaign has been run by Meridian Communications, the PR firm that helped Frank Guinta claim an upset win in the Manchester Mayoral race. Meridian is also assisting New York Governor George Pataki as he explores a Presidential bid. But Meridian's co-founder, former TV-news reporter Jack Heath, does more than just advise candidates and companies on how to get good press. He also gives them press on his daily radio talk show. listen:
A New Home for Chief PequenoBy Todd Wellington on Wednesday, April 26, 2006.The people of Sugar Hill are buying their police chief a house. Not because he'd like a new one. But because he really needs it. NHPR correspondent Todd Wellington has the story. listen:
US House to Vote on Ethics BillBy Julie Donnelly on Wednesday, April 26, 2006.On Thursday , The US House of Representatives are scheduled to debate a bill to reform lobbying on Capitol Hill. But now that Jack Abramoff has been sentenced and Tom DeLay has left Congress, the House has lost some of it's fervor to really clean up its act. Neither of New Hampshire's Congressmen, is impressed with the bill offered by the Republican leadership. NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington. listen:
State Won't Be Able to Keep Up With More DriversBy NHPR Staff on Tuesday, April 25, 2006.Matt Frye's story gives little solace to Transportation Commissioner Carol Murray. Commissioner Murray sees big problems ahead and the more people who live far from work, the harder it is to come up with solutions. listen:
Commuter Profile #1: Matt FryeBy NHPR Staff on Tuesday, April 25, 2006.Anyone who lives in the southern part of the state knows that more and more, commuting is part of the New Hampshire experience. We're spending more time in our cars, some of us a lot more. Today is the start of Drive and Ambition, an occasional series on commuting on New Hampshire Public Radio. You can be part of this series. We'll tell you how in just a moment. But first, over the next few months, we'll be bringing you stories from the road. Today, we hear the views of Matt Frye, a 28-year-old who teaches sports like kayaking and skiing to people with disabilities. Commuting put Matt in touch with an unexpected side of his personality. listen:
What to do when the Mill Closes DownBy Jeanne Baron on Monday, April 24, 2006.When the Frazer Papers Pulp Mill closes in Berlin next month, the local economy is expected to take a big hit as some 200 people lose their jobs. Public Service Company of New Hampshire and a private equity capital company have expressed interest in taking over the site for a power plant. Those projects, if approved, could provide some jobs. And the state's Workforce Opportunity Council is applying for a $1 million federal grant to help workers being laid off from the Berlin pulp mill. Across the region, the closing of textile and paper mills has caused some of the highest rates of per capita job losses in the country. And studies suggest that helping displaced workers regain a foothold in the job market is no easy matter. MPBN's Jeanne Baron Reports from Portland. listen:
Pvt. George Roehl Burial in Veterans' Cemetery in BoscawenBy David Darman on Monday, April 24, 2006.And finally this evening. Family and friends gathered at the Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen today to bury Private First Class George Roehl. listen:
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