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Biologists Look At Climate Change Effect on Shorebirds

By Amy Quinton on Friday, August 10, 2007.

Climate experts predict that New Hampshire and much of the Northeast may see dramatic changes in bird life due to global warming.

A rise in sea level and warming ocean temperatures make migratory shorebirds particularly vulnerable.

Biologists are just now trying to access bird populations on New Hampshire’s seacoast to determine how climate change could affect them in the future.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports.

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Possums Persevere in Populous Places

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, August 10, 2007.

Possums are taking their vagabond shoes to the city that doesn't sleep.

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The Music of Green Mountain Grass

By Abby Goldstein on Friday, August 10, 2007.

The members of the band Green Mountain Grass describe their music as bluegrass infused with folk, reggae, jazz and gypsy swing. They call their musical stew “Gonzo Grass” and they'll perform some of it for us in the Front Porch studio. They'll talk with guest host Abby Goldstein.

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Granite State Stories: Rebecca Rule's "Best Revenge: Short Stories"

By Laura Knoy on Friday, August 10, 2007.

Nineteen tales of New Hampshire small town life make up Rebecca Rule’s 1995 book “Best Revenge: Short Stories”. Some make you laugh, others leave a tear in your eye; some explore the comical uniqueness and subtleties of Granite State life, others everyday hardships. There’s a fine line between humor and tragedy, and in “Best Revenge”, Rebecca Rule walks it well. We’ll explore the lighter and darker sides of New Hampshire with Rebecca Rule and her book “Best Revenge” as we conclude this year's Granite State Stories.

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  • Rebecca Rule, author of "Best Revenge: Short Stories"

This program was originally broadcast June 29, 2007.

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