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ArchivesIts Ray vs. Ray for Executive CouncilBy Rebecca Kaufman on Thursday, October 28, 2004.New Hampshire’s Executive Council is a body that wields considerable power but that many people don’t' understand. As a result, it attracts little attention in elections and incumbents rarely lose their seats. In District 4 around Manchester, Democrat Ray Buckley hopes to beat the odds and unseat Republican Ray Wieczorek. As NHPR's Rebecca Kaufman reports, the contest has been a bitter one. President Bush Campaigns in New Hampshire One Last TimeBy David Darman on Thursday, October 28, 2004.President George Bush spoke to about 4,000 enthusiastic supporters at Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester today. But the crowd had to do without Red Sox Pitcher Curt Schilling. He backed out of the event. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. Geese and their V formationBy Iain MacLeod on Thursday, October 28, 2004.What's so great about flying in a V pattern, anyway? Scientists are finding out what Geese have known all along. Constitutional Amendment 5By Laura Knoy on Thursday, October 28, 2004.While much focus has been on the President and Governor's races, a familiar amendment has quietly made its way onto our ballot...CACR 5. If passed, it will give the New Hampshire legislature greater control over our court system. Laura's guests are Donna Sytek, former Chair of the judicial conduct committee and former Speaker of the House, and Russell Hilliard, former President of the New Hampshire Bar and an attorney. Death Warmed OverBy John Walters on Thursday, October 28, 2004.Death Warmed Over, by Lisa Rogak, is equal parts cookbook and anthropologic exploration. In it, she explores the funeral food, rituals, and customs from over 70 cultures. In many cultures, food for the deceased is just as important as food for the living; and food made out of the deceased is not out of the question either. Lisa has also written the book Stones and Bones of New England, which serves as a guide for notable cemeteries in the region. She joins John Walters to discuss final meals and resting places. Granny D Faces Uphill Battle With Senator GreggBy David Darman on Wednesday, October 27, 2004.Senator Judd Gregg is a two term incumbent running a quiet, well-financed campaign against Democrat Doris "Granny D" Haddock of Dublin. Haddock is running a more modest campaign, but it's built on her long held position on the need for greater campaign finance reform. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. Ethics Committee Needs More TimeBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, October 27, 2004.The Legislative Ethics Committee has decided to continue its preliminary investigation into the fundraising activities of House Speaker Gene Chandler. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. NHPR's series on Gene Chandler's fundraising earned the 2004 Sigma Delta Chi Award for Radio Investigative Reporting from the Society of Professional Journalists. A Renowned Singer and Accused SpyBy John Walters on Wednesday, October 27, 2004.Caroline Gardner Bartlett was a well known turn-of-the-century operatic soprano who raised thousands of dollars for WWI relief efforts from her home in Warner, NH. Host John Walters speaks with producer George Packard about the circumstances that led to Bartlett being accused of spying during the war and other aspects of Bartlett's extraordinary life. George Packard is the producer of "Minta" a new play being performed next week in Warner, based on Caroline Gardner Bartlett's life. |
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