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Benson Veto

By Laura Knoy on Friday, June 27, 2003.

For the first time in 20 years a New Hampshire Governor has vetoed the state budget. Governor Benson rejected the spending plan yesterday. Republican leaders in the house and senate are now busy counting votes for an override. Laura talks with Senate Finance Committee Chairman Richard Green and other guests TBA.

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Turtle Industry

By Iain MacLeod on Friday, June 27, 2003.

Turtles have been a part of the pet trade and the food trade for a long time. But can today's stock of turtles sustain the pressure? Iain MacLeod explains a few of the challenges.

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Police Brace for GG Allin Anniversary

By Lisa Peakes on Friday, June 27, 2003.

NHPR's Lisa Peakes speaks with the Editor of the Littleton Courier about how Littleton officials are getting ready for this weekends commemoration of New Hampshire's infamous punk rocker.

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The Lakes of New Hampshire

By John Walters on Friday, June 27, 2003.

The Granite State has about a thousand lakes. Today, they are mostly used for recreation, but in the past, they were powerful engines of industry. Wilma Allen is author of Power and Paradise: The Double Lives of New Hampshire Lakes. She?ll talk about the past, present and future of our lakes.

For more information wilma@wellingtonallen.mv.com

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The Weirs Beach Drive-In Takes You Back

By Andres Gonzalez on Friday, June 27, 2003.

The Weirs Beach drive-in, open since 1949, is one of the last remaining drive-ins in New Hampshire.

After a short break from the buzz of Bike Week, Weirs Beach is back to family entertainment.

And once again, moviegoers are filling the four screen drive-in to enjoy the magical ambianceof this very nostalgic, American pasttime.

NHPR correspondent Andres Gonzalez went on opening day and prepared this audio postcard.

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