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ArchivesOwner Found for Creek Farm in PortsmouthBy Doug MacPherson on Wednesday, May 31, 2006.A historic home in Portsmouth will be spared the wrecking ball. That's thanks to an agreement between the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and the Shoals Marine Lab. NHPR Correspondent Doug MacPherson reports. listen:
  A New Use for Passports Riles Some in NH's Tourism IndustryBy David Darman on Tuesday, May 30, 2006.Senator John Sununu is holding a hearing in Concord tomorrow on a new law that is scheduled to affect travel between the U.S. and Canada. "The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative" will require Americans and Canadians to hold passports to cross their shared border, beginning in 2008. Many tourist businesses in New Hampshire are protesting the requirement, as are truckers who regularly make international trips. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
Plymouth Mourns Loss of Soldier and Hometown HeroBy Shannon Mullen on Tuesday, May 30, 2006.In Plymouth family and friends are remembering a soldier from their town who was killed in Iraq last week. Army Captain Douglas Dicenzo died when his humvee was hit by a roadside bomb during combat operations in Baghdad. His death has shaken his hometown. New Hampshire Public Radio correspondent Shannon Mullen spent some time in town talking to people who knew and loved Dicenzo, and she sent us this report. listen:
Health Guidelines Back Off on Routine Cancer ScreensBy Kerry Grens on Tuesday, May 30, 2006.New Hampshire’s health insurance companies and the Foundation for Healthy Communities have released their latest guidelines for preventive medicine. Many of the updates add new health screenings to routine care, but there are also some screenings that have been taken away. They are related to detecting cancer. This move might sound counterintuitive, but many health care providers agree, it can be good for your health. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Kerry Grens reports. listen:
It's Tourist Season in NHBy Cheryl Senter on Monday, May 29, 2006.
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. And across the state, resorts, hotels, and other tourist attractions are taking care of last minute primping before the onslaught of summer season. One of those attractions is of course Hampton Beach on the Seacoast. On Friday, road crews were still painting lines on a section of Route 1A, that goes along the beach. But ready or not, the tourists came, as they always do to enjoy the beaches and the boardwalk, to lie in the warm sun and play in the sand. Some were even hearty enough to brave the brisk Atlantic, with temperatures in the 50s. Freelance Producer Cheryl Senter visited Hampton Beach over the weekend and sent us this audio postcard. listen:
How to Ride a Motorcycle in 20 (very wet) HoursBy Cheryl Senter on Friday, May 26, 2006.
While most of the state was trying to stay dry two weekends ago, ten people were dreaming of warm, sunny days and open roads. In the driving rain that weekend, those brave individuals spent 14 hours in the Tri-town Ice Arena Parking lot in Hooksett. They were taking the State's Basic Rider, 20 hour, motorcycle training course. Freelance Producer Cheryl Senter was also there...and she sent us this postcard. listen:
Guarding the Border with CanadaBy Todd Wellington on Friday, May 26, 2006.As politicians in Washington debate immigration policy, a small group of New Hampshire residents have begun taking action. They feel the federal government is not doing enough to protect the country's borders. So they're doing it themselves. NHPR Correspondent Todd Wellington has the story. listen:
NH's Senators Split on Immigration BillBy Julie Donnelly on Friday, May 26, 2006.The US Senate has passed the first comprehensive immigration legislation is twenty years. New Hampshire's Senators split on the issue. It took months to get this far, but the toughest fight is still ahead. The Senate will have to wrestle with the House, whose bill includes only border security measures. NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington. listen:
'Tis the Season....for ScamsBy Mark Bevis on Thursday, May 25, 2006.Now that the warm dry weather is here, homeowners are starting to spruce up their houses, adding a coat of paint or making repairs. And with thousands of homes damaged by the recent floods, more residents than usual will likely be looking for help with repairs. That increased demand makes the situation ripe for homeowners to be ripped off by scammers posing as contractors. Senior Assistant Attorney General Richard Head runs the State's Consumer Protection Bureau. He tells NHPR's Mark Bevis that his office hasn't received any complaints so far from homeowners trying to repair damage from last weeks flood. But he adds it's still early...and he says if any scams are going to happen they're probably happening right now. listen:
Concord Teachers' Union Approves Tentative ContractBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, May 25, 2006.The Concord Teachers' Union has approved a four year contract with the School Board, by a vote of 225 to 32. listen:
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