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Story Archives of 'North Country'North Country Residents Fearful of Rising Oil PricesBy Chris Jensen on Monday, September 15, 2008.The high price of oil may hit North Country residents the most this winter. NHPR's Chris Jensen talked with social service agencies, business owners, and residents on fixed incomes and filed this report. listen:
  Fire Chiefs in the North Country Worry about This Coming WinterBy Chris Jensen on Tuesday, September 9, 2008.Today's rainy weather is a good reminder that colder weather is on the way. And this year with fuel prices so high, residents will be looking for more economic ways to keep warm. And as NHPR Correspondent Chris Jensen reports, some fire chiefs in The North Country are worried that troubled times are ahead for their departments listen:
Groveton Paper Plant's New Owner Wants to Keep the Plant StandingBy Chris Jensen on Monday, September 8, 2008.The new owner of the Wausau Paper mill in Groveton says he wants to work with the community and has no plans to tear down the building. William Firestone, president of the Capital Recovery Group in Connecticut, bought the closed paper mill in late August. NHPR Correspondent Chris Jensen spoke to Firestone and files this report. listen:
Wausau Plant in Groveton May Get a Second LifeBy Chris Jensen on Friday, September 5, 2008.The recent sale of the Wausau paper plant in Groveton has concerned local residents. They've been trying to figure out if the news is good or bad for the struggling village. State and local officials met with residents on Thursday to allay fears. NHPR correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
Redefining Rural AmericaBy Laura Knoy on Friday, August 1, 2008.A new report from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire finds a rural America far more varied, nuanced and distinct than ever thought. It surveyed 8,000 Americans from 19 rural counties including Coos in New Hampshire and Oxford in Northern Maine. The survey found four distinct rural areas that were defined not by geography but by a complex picture of the economics, demographics, politics and values of the people. Today we talk to the report's authors about their findings on rural America and what it might mean for the Granite State. Guests
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New Hampshire National Guard May Compete with Conservation Group for LandBy Chris Jensen on Wednesday, July 9, 2008.The New Hampshire National Guard is looking for a training facility in the state where it can conduct weapon training and possibly fire rockets. It has its eye on a 15,000-acre site in Success Township near Berlin. But it faces a major hurdle – the Conservation Fund also wants to buy the property. NHPR correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
The New England Forest Rally Comes to New HampshireBy Chris Jensen on Monday, July 7, 2008.One of the most unusual and challenging forms of auto racing is coming to New Hampshire. It is the New England Forest Rally. Competitors will race down forest roads near Berlin and in Maine at speeds around 100 miles per hour. Correspondent Chris Jensen has the details. listen:
Littleton Group Trying to Set Up a Food CoopBy Chris Jensen on Monday, June 23, 2008.One of the challenges consumers face, especially in these days of high food prices, is getting the most out of their grocery dollars. That’s particularly true in the North Country. There, fewer supermarkets means a lack of competition that could hold prices down. But a citizens group in Littleton is working on a solution they hope will help ease the problem. NHPR correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
New North Country Industry: Adventure RacingBy Chris Jensen on Tuesday, June 17, 2008.Officials from the North Country are looking for more ways to increase tourism. But the White Mountains have already attracted one new group of tourists, adventure racers. While they seem to be looking for shots of adrenaline, local businesses are hoping they will give the economy a little rush. NHPR correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
Dreams of a North Country RevivalBy Richard Ager on Monday, May 12, 2008.It's been a tough few years for northern New Hampshire, leading many to look for new keys to economic vitality. A new prison’s already there; a new biomass plant is right around the corner. But other plans, like high-tech corporations, arts houses and more tourism, could be years away for a region many say needs a boost now. We’ll look at the state of the North Country’s economy and what could come next. Guests
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