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River Could Damage Manchester Millyard

By Debra Daigle on Tuesday, May 16, 2006.

The mighty Merrimack River is showing its strength after five days of steady rain.

One of the places officials are keeping their eye on for damage is the Millyard stretch of river in Manchester.

NHPR Correspondent Debra Daigle reports.

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Untreated Sewage Hits Waterways

By Kerry Grens on Tuesday, May 16, 2006.

The rains this week have undermined roads and threatened dams. The rush of water presents another potential hazard. It can carry contaminants like toxic chemicals or harmful bacteria. Wastewater treatment facilities have been hit with record volumes of water. In some cases it’s been more than they can handle. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Kerry Grens has more.

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Got Insurance?

By Mark Bevis on Tuesday, May 16, 2006.

As much of New Hampshire mops up and pumps out basements, home and business owners are evaluating the damage.

And one of the big questions is "what will our insurance cover?"

Marc Minker is with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

He tells NHPR's Mark Bevis that, whatever your coverage, it's important to call your insurance company quickly.

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Flooding in New Hampshire

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Bush Hill and Pelham Roads in Hudson, taken Sunday, May 14, 2006. (photo courtesy Jackie Hibbard)

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Flood Waters Damage Road Next to Taylor Mill in Derry

By Cheryl Senter on Tuesday, May 16, 2006.

The usually calm waters of Ballard Pond in Derry, wreaked havoc on the stretch of Island Pond Road in front of the Taylor Mill.

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A horse goes out in heavy morning rain at the University of New Hampshire in Durham. Weather officials said Durham received more than 10 inches of rain from the weekend through Tuesday. (photo courtesy Sonya Carlson)

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Flooding at the University of New Hampshire's Cowell Stadium in Durham. UNH officials announced Tuesday that this weekend's commencement ceremonies would be moved from the stadium to Memorial Field. (photo courtesy Sonya Carlson)

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Sections of Route 4 from Boscawen on up have been flooded by the rain, including this section in Andover. (Cheryl Senter, NHPR)

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Sections of Route 4 from Boscawen on up have been flooded by the rain, including this section in Andover. (Cheryl Senter, NHPR)

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Road damage on Route 132 in Canterbury. Governor Lynch's spokeswoman, Pam Walsh, said Tuesday it may cost more than $1.9 million to repair roads damaged during the floods. (photo courtesy Sue Maynard)

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