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ArchivesCruisersBy John Walters on Wednesday, June 30, 2004.Many New Hampshire residents remember the murders that took place in Colebrook a few years back. For novelist Craig Nova, it sparked an interest in the thoughts, fears, and feelings of the people involved. His new book, Cruisers, is a story of two men on opposite sides of the law; a state trooper and a man about to commit a violent crime. Craig is a critically acclaimed writer from Putney, Vermont. He talks about his new novel and his adventures in the book business. listen:
 Howard DeanBy John Walters on Tuesday, June 29, 2004.Howard Dean, former Governor of Vermont and presidential candidate, had an unexpected rise to front-runner status and an equally rapid fall. Since the end of the Presidential Primaries, Howard Dean has focused his attention on reviving the Democratic Party from the ground up, just as Republicans have done in recent years. He joins John Walters to talk about his bid for the presidency, Democracy for America, and he tells his story of "The Scream." listen:
James WhitmoreBy John Walters on Monday, June 28, 2004.In 1947, a young actor got his big break while working with the Peterborough Players. In the 50 years since, James Whitmore has continued to return to Peterborough again and again. He is best known for his one-man shows, his roles in films like Planet of the Apes and The Shawshank Redemption, and for his job as the TV Spokesperson for Miracle-Gro plant food. James Whitmore is appearing in About Time with the Peterborough Players, June 30-July 18. listen:
Specialty Foods with Roots in New HampshireBy John Walters on Friday, June 25, 2004.Stonewall Kitchen was born 12 years ago in the Seacoast area home of Jim Stott and Jonathan King. Today, Stonewall sells preserves, condiments, pastries and kitchenware around the world. We?ll meet co-founder Jim Stott, find out how they create their unique foods, and hear their unlikely success story. This interview was broadcast originally in May of 2003. listen:
Curious New EnglandBy John Walters on Thursday, June 24, 2004.The travel section of your local bookstore contains many guidebooks to New England. But if you are interested in the odd, obscure, and downright strange, there is a new book for you. Joe Citro and Diane Foulds have written Curious New England: The Unconventional Traveler?s Guide to Eccentric Destinations. In it you?ll find one-of-a-kind museums, cemeteries, ghosts, curios, giant rocks and more. Find out more at University Press of New England listen:
Classical TapBy John Walters on Wednesday, June 23, 2004.When he was five Dean Diggins? mother enrolled him in dance lessons to try to cure his bowlegedness. He showed talent from the very beginning. By the time he was 17, Dean was teaching over 300 students a week. As a young adult, he was a member of the Mattison Trio and performed around the country and on the Ed Sullivan Show. Today he lives on the Seacoast and is a key member of the Portsmouth Percussive Dance Festival. He talks about his long career and the upcoming festival. listen:
Lobster- At Sea and On LandBy John Walters on Tuesday, June 22, 2004.We'll speak with the authors of new books on lobsters and lobstering in northern New England. Trevor Corson wrote The Secret Life of Lobsters and Colin Woodard is the author of The Lobster Coast. They talk about lobster habits, the lobster fishery in Maine, its role in the state's identity and culture, and why the industry may be threatened by a real estate boom. listen:
An Evening with Dan BrownBy John Walters on Monday, June 21, 2004.The Da Vinci Code remains on top of the best-seller list, more than a year after it came out. Dan Brown has been under cover, working on his next novel, but recently, the Exeter resident made a rare public appearance last month for a New Hampshire Writers' Project fundraiser. He talked about the historical and religious controversies around his novel, and responded to his critics. listen:
Museum of ScienceBy John Walters on Friday, June 18, 2004.We'll put the microphone closer to the speaker with Museum of Science, a high-energy band from the Seacoast area. Their music is a blend of rock, electronica, special effects, and a healthy sense of humor. We'll meet the three members of the group and sample their new CD, Oblique Music for Soundtracks that Don?t Exist. listen:
An Artist in StoneBy John Walters on Thursday, June 17, 2004.When Hector Santos goes to work on a new piece of art, his palette consists of 500 and 600 lbs rocks. While he creates the occasional stone wall and patio, he is most happy when working on great monoliths that will preserve his artistic legacy. listen:
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