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Unitil Floats an Idea to Pay for Solar Panels on Residential Roofs

By David Darman on Wednesday, November 14, 2007.

Maybe you’ve dreamed about putting solar panels on your roof, but were put off by the high cost.

Now one New Hampshire utility is looking for ways to put those solar panels up for you.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more.

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A Celebration of the Front Porch

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Land of Lincoln

By Liz Bulkley on Wednesday, November 14, 2007.

Andrew Ferguson, a journalist and native of Illinois was determined to find out what was behind the mystique of President Abraham Lincoln. In the process he discovers a humorous American backdrop to the lore and legend of the country's sixteenth president. We'll talk with Ferguson about the sometimes bizarre journey he took to research his new book, Land of Lincoln: Adventures in Abe's America.

During the show, we'll also hear Studio 360 host Kurt Anderson explore the legacy of the 16th president through the lens of Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial. You can listen to the piece again at the Public Radio Exchange.

***This interview originally aired June 29, 2007***

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The Iowa/New Hampshire Exchange: Economic Issues

By Laura Knoy on Wednesday, November 14, 2007.

In the first installment of The Iowa/New Hampshire Exchange, we’ll explore the economies of both states. What are each state's main industries? How does trade affect each state? And what are the candidates saying in Iowa and New Hampshire about economic policy?

Laura co-hosts today's program with Ben Kieffer, who hosts Iowa Public Radio's talk show, also called The Exchange.

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