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Story Archives of 'Littleton'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 Hampshire Team Competes in Patagonia Expedition Race in ChileBy Chris Jensen on Friday, March 14, 2008.A New Hampshire team has just returned from 10 days of adventure racing through Tierra del Fuego in Chile. They raced on foot and on mountain bikes. Between the Puma and the pain they had quite a journey. NHPR correspondent Chris Jensen has their story. listen:
Young Inventors to the RescueBy Shannon Mullen on Monday, June 19, 2006.Two teams of New Hampshire engineers have come up with a pair of new inventions to help solve problems in their communities. They developed their gadgets with support from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. But these aren’t your everyday inventors -- they’re teenagers. New Hampshire Public Radio correspondent Shannon Mullen has the story. listen:
Littleton Decides to Go It AloneBy Todd Wellington on Wednesday, April 5, 2006.During Town Meeting last month, Littleton voters decided to move forward on a plan they'd been talking about for some time. They pulled out of the local School Administrative Unit or SAU. And Littleton wasn't the only town this year to make the jump to independence. NHPR Correspondent Todd Wellington has more on what some school administrators are calling a trend. listen:
North Country Towns are Strapped TooBy Todd Wellington on Monday, February 20, 2006.Town Meeting Day is just a few weeks away. Residents across the state will be deciding the big issues facing their towns. And once again, many North Country communities are struggling to make ends meet. NHPR correspondent Todd Wellington has more. listen:
What's Next for the Littleton Opera HouseBy Todd Wellington on Monday, February 6, 2006.The long debate over what to do with a landmark in downtown Littleton may finally be resolved this year. For years, residents have been arguing back and forth over the fate of the town's historic opera house. On Tuesday voters will debate the issue one last time at the deliberative town meeting. NHPR correspondent Todd Wellington has the story. listen:
Littleton Divided over Shopping Center PlanBy Trish Anderton on Monday, March 8, 2004.Littleton voters will weigh in next week on the fate of a controversial development proposal. Connecticut-based Konover and Associates Some residents say the project would cement Littleton's status as a retail destination. Opponentssay it's too big for this small North Country town. NHPR's Trish Anderton reports. listen:
The John Edwards Bus Tour Stops in LittletonBy David Darman on Tuesday, August 26, 2003.Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards spent the last six days riding his "Real Solutions" bus around New Hampshire. Edwards and his family took the trip to meet face to face with Granite State voters. Last Friday, NHPR's David Darman caught up with the Edwards bus in Littleton, and files this report. listen:
Tough Financial Times Threaten LittletonBy Mark Bevis on Friday, July 11, 2003.THE TOWN OF LITTLETON COULD BE FACING A FISCALLY TIGHT FUTURE. THE POWER UTILITY USGEN (U.S.GEN) NEW ENGLAND HAS DECLARED CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY. TROUBLE IS…..US GEN OWNS SEVERAL DAMS ON THE CONNECTCUT RIVER. ONE OF THEM IS IN LITTLETON…AND ACCOUNTS FOR ABOUT 20% OF THE TOWNS TAX BASE. NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO’S MARK BEVS HAS MORE. listen:
Campgrounds Complain of Wal-Mart CompetitionBy Pierce Woodward on Friday, August 2, 2002.Retail store owners have long complained that their business is hurt when a Wal-Mart comes to town. You might think the added competition wouldn't be a problem for one kind of business - campgrounds. But lately, a Wal-Mart policy of allowing recreational vehicles to stay in store parking lots has some New Hampshire campgrounds complaining that they, too, are losing business to the world's largest corporation. Pierce Woodward has the story. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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