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ArchivesA Solar Panel RaisingBy Shannon Mullen on Thursday, July 31, 2008.Plenty of people talk about wanting to live greener lifestyles... but for many Americans the cost of cutting their carbon footprint is still too high, especially when it comes to home improvement... listen:
  A Tornado PrimerBy Sally Hirsh-Dic... on Thursday, July 31, 2008.A week ago today, a tornado cut a swath of destruction through central New Hampshire. In the seven days since the twister touched down, the National Weather Service revised upward its assessment of the storms density. Meteorologists are now saying the storm was on the ground for about an hour and 20 minutes and moved nearly 50 miles through the state. John Cannon is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gray Maine. listen:
Wolfeboro Sewage Treatment System Worries SomeBy Amy Quinton on Wednesday, July 30, 2008.The town of Wolfeboro is constructing a new wastewater treatment system. Its current practice of spraying fields with treated wastewater has resulted in more than a decade of violations in state and federal law. While Wolfeboro’s new system is designed to solve those pollution problems, not everyone is convinced. As New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports, some Tuftonboro officials fear the system could pollute Lake Winnipesaukee. listen:
Audit Faults Secretary Of StateBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, July 29, 2008.Government auditors are faulting longtime Secretary of State Bill Gardner. Among other things, they say Gardner’s office doesn’t exert enough control over the 40 million dollars it collects from state businesses. Auditors also question Gardner’s use of state money to pay for a federal program, and his habit of hiring relatives of top managers. listen:
High Price of Corn Escapes New Hampshire Corn GrowersBy Jon Greenberg on Tuesday, July 29, 2008.Driving along New Hampshire's roads, you see fields of corn. You might be tempted to think some local farmers are cashing in on the national rise in corn prices. NHPR's Jon Greenberg found out that we would do well to avoid that temptation. listen:
The Story of the Alstead Flood is Coming to an EndBy Donna Moxley on Monday, July 28, 2008.As residents, insurance assessors and federal and state officials try to understand the extent of last week’s tornado, another story of a weather related disaster is slowly coming to a close. Over the weekend, the community of Alstead held an old-fashioned barn-raising with a modern twist. Friends and framers from across the region came to help rebuild Kmiec’s Garage. The landmark auto shop is one of the last projects remaining to recover from the October, 2005 flood. The Keene Sentinel’s Donna Moxley reports. listen:
Governor Lynch Wants Major Disaster Declaration for New HampshireBy Amy Quinton on Monday, July 28, 2008.Governor John Lynch is asking President Bush for a major disaster declaration for New Hampshire following last week’s tornado and severe storms. If accepted, that declaration would assist individuals and homeowners as well as provide public assistance for five counties. The lethal storms tore through 11 communities and affected some 150 homes. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports. listen:
Storm-Stricken Areas Begin To Assess DamageBy Josh Rogers on Friday, July 25, 2008.Clean-up and recovery are underway in central New Hampshire as residents, and state and local work crews try to pick up the pieces from a lethal storm that included 100 mile-an-hour winds and tornadoes. listen:
Insurance Department Advice for Homeowners Affected by Thursday's StormBy Mark Bevis on Friday, July 25, 2008.As homeowners in the affected areas clean up after Thursday's storm, alot of them are going to be calling their insurance companies to find out what damage is covered and what's not. Insurance Commissioner Roger Sevigny has some advice for consumers. He spoke with NHPR's Mark Bevis. listen:
Summer Storm Smashes New HampshireBy Sally Hirsh-Dic... on Thursday, July 24, 2008.Authorities confirm that one person has died and dozens of homes have been damaged as a result of the storms that smashed through New Hampshire today. To give us an update on the damage, we turn to Jim Van Dongen at the Office of Emergency Management. listen:
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