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ArchivesState Prepares for Iraqis' ArrivalBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.Over the next year some 12,000 Iraqi political refugees are expected to be resettled in the United States. New Hampshire is likely to receive 100 to 150 of them. But people charged with preparing for the refugees’ arrival worry they might not be well received. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
  Nashua's Race for MayorBy Sheryl Rich-Kern on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.Nashua’s Mayor Bernie Streeter retires from office this January, after serving two, four-year terms. And the race to replace him is expected to be close. The top two vote getters in September’s non-partisan primary – Donnalee Lozeau and Jim Tollner – face off on November 6. NHPR Correspondent Sheryl Rich-Kern reports. listen:
Groups Urge New Hampshire Regulators to Reject Fairpoint DealBy David Darman on Tuesday, October 30, 2007.Groups opposing Fairpoint's plans to buy Verizon's northern New England telephone network came to Concord today. They brought a wheelbarrow full of postcards urging regulators to squash the deal. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
Rochester School Grapples With No Child Left Behind RulesBy Dianne Finch on Tuesday, October 30, 2007.The controversial No Child Left Behind Act – sometimes referred to as the nation’s “report card” - is up for reauthorization this year. While lawmakers in Washington debate over its value and track record – educators in New Hampshire and elsewhere continue to grapple with its myriad of standards and procedures. NHPR’s Dianne Finch visits a school in Rochester that has failed to meet yearly progress goals under No Child – and is paying the consequences. listen:
Edwards Takes Aim at ClintonBy Jon Greenberg on Tuesday, October 30, 2007.For months, Republican presidential candidates have singled out Hillary Clinton for criticism. Now, her Democratic rivals, including John Edwards, are likely to draw sharp distinctions. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Jon Greenberg has more. listen:
Giuliani Touts Private Sector Solutions For Health CareBy Roger Wood on Tuesday, October 30, 2007.Republican Presidential candidate Rudolph Giuliani spent two days campaigning in New Hampshire this week. NHPR correspondent Roger Wood caught up with him in Londonderry and files this report. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Richardson Files For Primary, Defends ClintonBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, October 30, 2007.Presidential hopeful Bill Richardson says other democratic candidates should rein in some of their criticisms of Hillary Clinton. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen:
Wetlands vs WetlandsBy The Environment... on Monday, October 29, 2007.More than half of US wetlands have been drained for development, farmland, and other purposes. That's 100-million acres now dried up. The Bush Administration has continued a "no net loss" policy of any more wetlands. So, when someone wants to drain a marsh or a swamp for, say, a new housing development, they've got to build a man-made wetland to replace it. But a new study is finding that most of those man-made wetlands aren't doing very well. Julie Grant reports. listen:
Wausau Plant Closing is Just Another Nail in the Paper Industry CoffinBy Chris Jensen on Monday, October 29, 2007.For 100 years paper manufacturing has been the economic core of Coos County. It has provided solid jobs for thousands of workers. But take-no-prisoners global competition has reached out and clobbered Coos. NHPR correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
Thompson Returns To New Hampshire To FileBy Josh Rogers on Monday, October 29, 2007.Republican Fred Thompson has officially entered the New Hampshire primary. After filing his candidacy Thompson told reporters he planned to wage an aggressive local campaign. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen:
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