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ArchivesClinton Meets With New Hampshire EducatorsBy Dan Gorenstein on Friday, March 30, 2007.New York Senator Hillary Clinton met with teachers in Concord Friday and laid out her educational priorities. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
  The Continuing Battle Over the LandfillBy Todd Wellington on Friday, March 30, 2007.The town of Bethlehem and the owner of the Bethlehem landfill are headed back to court. The town is attempting to stop Casella Waste Systems from expanding the landfill beyond 51 acres. The two sides have been battling over the landfill for nearly ten years. It's a dispute that has cost millions and sharply divided the community of 2200 residents. NHPR correspondent Todd Wellington has the story. listen:
Wheat Free Market Now Includes BeerBy Sheryl Rich-Kern on Friday, March 30, 2007.Consumers can walk down the aisles of any supermarket and easily find nut-free, dairy-free, and of course, fat-free products. Now another specialty food is appearing on grocers' shelves: wheat-free products. They are a god-send to the growing number of consumers who find they can't eat wheat, rye or barley. NHPR Correspondent Sheryl Rich Kern has this report on the growing market and the response by one very large company in Merrimack. listen:
A Letter from Iraq: Spc. Paul ChevretteBy Mark Bevis on Friday, March 30, 2007.US policy in Iraq continues to be the topic of debate in Congress. And this week, the subject also came to the New Hampshire State House. On Wednesday, state lawmakers in the House passed a non-binding resolution asking the President to begin withdrawing soldiers from Iraq. Critics called the resolution disrespectful of the troops serving in the region...Proponents say the support the US troops, just not the Bush Administration's policy. About 150 of those troops are serving with the 36-43rd Company of the New Hampshire National Guard in Baghdad. As part of our continuing series of interviews with members of the 36-43rd, NHPR's Mark Bevis spoke with Specialist Paul Chevrette. listen:
Running Into the FutureBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, March 29, 2007.Something unusual is happening at the University of New Hampshire. A bumper crop of football players led by wide receiver David Ball have attracted the attention of professional football scouts. Last week a dozen scouts put the athletes through a battery of tests. Friday the scouts return to see how well defensive cornerback Corey Graham performs. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports these three hour sessions could be players' first taste of the big time or the closest they ever come. This story was named 2007 Best Sports Special by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association. listen:
New Hampshire's Social Capital Exceeds NationBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, March 29, 2007.A new national survey shows that New Hampshire exceeds the nation when it comes to social capital. Feldstein says research shows people living in communities with high social capital are likely to be happier, healthier and have longer life expectancy. listen:
Tapping into Real Maple SyrupBy Lester Graham on Wednesday, March 28, 2007.Across New England, it's maple syrup time. Farmers are tapping their trees and waiting for the sap to flow...and then waiting again for it to boil down into that rich brown goodness. Reporter Lester Graham went out to see how it's done. And then he conducted a little taste test to see how real maple syrup stands up to the competition. listen:
New Hampshire House Passes Iraq ResolutionBy Amy Quinton on Wednesday, March 28, 2007.The New Hampshire House has called on the President to withdraw troops from Iraq. listen:
Foreclosures Rise, And Adjustable Loans are Partly to BlameBy David Darman on Tuesday, March 27, 2007.The Federal government reports that sales of new homes have declined for two months in a row. Meanwhile in New Hampshire, news of a sales decline comes after reports that twice as many houses went to foreclosure in the first few months of 2007 than did during the same period last year. That increase has been blamed on a preponderance of subprime loans. Those are high interest, high fee mortgages that some lenders have made available to people with risky credit ratings. But there’s evidence that more conventional loans have also played a part in the sharp rise in foreclosures. listen:
NH Poised to Pass Civil Unions BillBy Josh Rogers on Monday, March 26, 2007.The New Hampshire House is slated to vote this week on a measure to allow same-sex civil unions. Leading lawmakers in both chambers predict the bill will pass and Governor Lynch is not expected to veto it. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers reports. listen:
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