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Giuliani Touts Backing of Controversial Former Mass State Treasurer

By Josh Rogers on Tuesday, October 23, 2007.

Former New York Mayor says New Hampshire voters will appreciate the record of Joseph Malone. But Malone's 1990s run as Massachusetts treasurer saw more than 9 million dollars siphoned from state coffers by agency employees.

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Verizon's Sale of Northern New England Phone Lines Goes Before New Hampshire Regulators

By David Darman on Tuesday, October 23, 2007.

New Hampshire regulators have opened hearings on Verizon’s plan to sell its traditional telephone business in Northern New England.

Fairpoint Communications agreed in January to pay 2.7 billion dollars for the network.

Now the company is making its case to the state’s Public Utility Commission.

But opponents and some analysts are also getting a chance to ask questions about the deal.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more.

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Benson's Wild Animal Farm, Then And Now (7/7)

Benson's Wild Animal Farm, Then And Now (7/7)

The barn's interior at Benson's Wild Animal Farm. (Courtesy Laurie Jasper
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Benson's Wild Animal Farm, Then And Now (6/7)

Benson's Wild Animal Farm, Then And Now (6/7)

The state of buildings at Benson's has caused issues over ownership and renovation of the site. (Courtesy Laurie Jasper)
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Benson's Wild Animal Farm, Then And Now (5/7)

Benson's Wild Animal Farm, Then And Now (5/7)

Workers repair the cupola of the Haselton barn at Benson's Wild Animal Farm. (Courtesy Laurie Jasper)
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Benson's Wild Animal Farm, Then And Now (4/7)

Benson's Wild Animal Farm, Then And Now (4/7)

Postcard of the seal show at Benson's Wild Animal Farm. (Courtesy Laurie Jasper)
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Benson's Wild Animal Farm, Then And Now (3/7)

Benson's Wild Animal Farm, Then And Now (3/7)

Holiday decorations at Benson's Wild Animal Farm. (Courtesy Laurie Jasper
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Benson's Wild Animal Farm, Then And Now (2/7)

Benson's Wild Animal Farm, Then And Now (2/7)

Monkeying around on the way to the elephant show. (Courtesy Laurie Jasper)
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Benson's Wild Animal Farm, Then And Now (1/7)

Benson's Wild Animal Farm, Then And Now (1/7)

Postcard for Benson's Wild Animal Farm. Note the "Nashua" location on the card; according to Laurie Jasper, the park was advertised as being near Nashua despite being located in Hudson. (Courtesy Laurie Jasper)
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25 in 25: Maxine Kumin

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