Special Features

Since 1970 the Unitarian Church in Peterborough has hosted the Monadnock Summer Lyceum, a historic series of summer lectures covering a broad range of issues.

Drug overdose deaths jumped more than 400 percent from 1995 to 2007, when 168 people died. NHPR's Elaine Grant tracks how prescription drugs go from the medicine cabinet to the street, and what the state is - and isn't - doing about the problem.

The debate about the pros, cons and impact of alternative energy in New Hampshire continues, especially as we approach meaningful federal investment opportunities through a stimulus bill. “New Hampshire’s Energy Future” looks at New Hampshire's energy needs and how alternatives to fossil fuels might shape those needs.

NHPR is covering the economy from recession to recovery, and seeing how individuals, businesses and communities are "working it out" in touch economic times.

NHPR's interactive map tracks town meetings across the state, delves into the details of town warrants and lets you join the online conversation.

NHPR's full coverage of the 2008 races, from the race for the White House to the State House.

A week of stories and programs investigating a resource that we all use. Jon Greenberg uncovers the past, present and future of the Merrimack River. The Exchange examines the state of our drinking water, and Word of Mouth talks with scientists trying to reduce the impact of development on stormwater.

A partnership between New Hampshire Public Radio and the Music Hall in Portsmouth, in collaboration with RiverRun Bookstore. The series brings award-winning, nationally-recognized authors to the Music Hall stage to talk about their works with NHPR's Laura Knoy.

Voters in Exeter, New Hampshire, are weighing the candidates and the issues of Primary 2008. NHPR's Jon Greenberg is there to chronicle the saga of the town through the presidential primary season.

A partnership between New Hampshire Public Radio and the Music Hall in Portsmouth, in collaboration with RiverRun Bookstore. The series brings award-winning, nationally-recognized authors to the Music Hall stage to talk about their works with NHPR's Laura Knoy.