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Story Archives of 'New England'Seabrook Whistleblower Says Power Plant UnsafeBy Roger Wood on Friday, May 2, 2008.A former Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant chemist says that he was forced out of his job for reporting an alleged problem with the plant's emergency water pumps. NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood reports. listen:
  Non-Lethal Weapons from UNHBy Andrew Walsh on Friday, April 25, 2008.
The Really Big Shoe! (or Vance's Red Shoes)By Kate McNally on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.The Folk Show Folk Show was an incredible evening of music and laughter with three of the folk community's finest. Vance Gilbert dazzled us with his sparkling red shoes and his warm wit and soulful tones. Vance's voice carries with such strength that I believe he could have done a whole show without a mic. And then, there's his heart...Vance Gilbert has a heart so big, none of us want for care. He's a true friend to many according to Cliff Eberhardt another shining star of The Folk Show Folk Show. Earth DayBy Kate McNally on Monday, April 21, 2008.I visited an after school program last week in Winchester. I said, "Earth Day is just around the corner...who can tell me what Earth Day is?" A little boy, maybe about 6 years old, raised his hand wildly. Vance, Roscoe and HarveyBy Kate McNally on Sunday, April 13, 2008.Vance Gilbert brought his Standard poodle, Roscoe by the station today. The dog started to sneeze during one song, but I don’t think you could hear it on the air. I have to tell you something about Vance. His records just don’t do him justice. A studio gig doesn’t do it either. Put him on a stage and his energy consumes the whole room. He’s got more power than a record or a studio can hold. Come see him at the Colonial Theater or anywhere U.S.A. and see for yourself. He and his voice tower over an audience. New Rules for Atlantic FishingBy Shannon Mullen on Friday, April 11, 2008.New England's groundfish stocks are showing signs of fragile recovery after decades of over-fishing. But the strict federal rules behind that recovery have forced many fishermen out of business in ports from Maine to Rhode Island. And fishermen are starting to agree - the only way to salvage their way of life is to radically change the way they do business. As NHPR Correspondent Shannon Mullen reports, one fishing community in Massachusetts is taking the lead. listen:
Extraordinary folks: Tim O'Brien, David Francey, and Craig WerthBy Kate McNally on Sunday, April 6, 2008.Folk music is alive and well in New Hampshire!!! We had a great response during our fund drive during the Folk Show. Thank you! Governor Lynch Has Plan to Bring Low Cost Insurance to Small BusinessesBy Dianne Finch on Friday, April 4, 2008.Small businesses in the state may soon have access to discounted health plans with comprehensive coverage. The governor is promoting a bill that would require insurers to provide such plans for an average monthly premium of $262 dollars. Enrollees would have to do their part by following some rules meant to improve their health and lower medical costs overall. As NHPR's Dianne Finch reports, a similar plan is already up and running in Rhode Island - with mixed reviews. listen:
Spring IS ComingBy Sherwin Sleeves on Thursday, April 3, 2008.April is upon us, but most of New Hampshire is still digging out from a record breaking snowfall. With more snow on the way, Sherwin Sleeves took a moment to reflect on the ongoing winter and to report some hopeful news about the coming spring. Sherwin Sleeves is a character created by Sean Hurley, a writer from Thornton, New Hampshire. listen:
A Peek Inside The CurrierBy Virginia Prescott on Thursday, April 3, 2008.An estimated 4,000 people turned up for the re-opening of the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester on Sunday. After a 21-month renovation that cost 21.4 million dollars, the museum can now exhibit 50 percent more of its collection.
The Currier is one of dozens of museums being built or renovated across the country, many by "star architects," like Daniel Liebeskind in Denver, Zaha Hadid in Cincinatti and artist Maya Lin in New York's SoHo. Critics say these costly expansions are unecessary or even irresponsible, that mediocre collections are being housed in flashy new buildings. Some museums are cutting programs and firing employees, while they're, as one naysayer put it, "hell-bent on creating new spaces for wealthy donor parties." But the Currier staff say they wanted to increase access and programming space for the New Hampshire community at large. Word of Mouth's Virginia Precott took a tour of the museum with Scott Aquilina, a project manager of the Boston-based firm of Ann Beha Architects, which has been working since 1994 to open the Currier up to new audiences, and provide space for educational programs and new exhibitions. Visit the Currier Museum of Art's website (Photo by lunita) listen:
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