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ArchivesManchester Mayor's Draft Budget Cuts School FundingBy Ellen Grimm on Friday, May 9, 2008.In Manchester, city revenues are down. And as a result, the Mayor and aldermen are grappling with a tighter financial situation. The Mayor's proposed budget has prompted an emotional public reaction and the specter of layoffs. The city's schools may take a particularly hard hit. NHPR correspondent Ellen Grimm went to one city middle school to find out what a tighter school budget might mean. She files this report. listen:
  Peering into the FutureBy Avishay Artsy on Friday, May 9, 2008.Cutting-edge research and technology could change our lives in unprecedented and unpredictable ways. That's one of the underlying themes of The New Yorker's "Stories from the Near Future" conference this week. American Woodcock An American Woodcock on its nest. (Courtesy USFWS/Baetsen) listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Song sparrow A song sparrow shares a tune at Keene State College. (Photo courtesy Lorianne DiSabato) listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Woodcock Went A-Courtin'By Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, May 9, 2008.As Scott explains, The funny-looking and reclusive American Woodcock puts on one of the most spectacular displays of the spring. listen:
Municipal Tax CapsBy Laura Knoy on Friday, May 9, 2008.Voters in half a dozen New Hampshire cities may see a question on their November ballots asking whether they want to put a permanent lid on tax increases. Supporters say it’s the best way to keep municipal budgets lean and mean, but opponents worry these caps will derail vital community investments. Guests
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