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ArchivesLynch's Democratic Primary ChallengerBy Josh Rogers on Friday, August 22, 2008.Governor John Lynch goes into this election as the odds on favorite to win a third term. Few, if any, political observers give Republican challenger Joe Kenney much chance of unseating him. Lynch’s opponent in the democratic primary, retired Teacher Katy Forry, faces an even bigger challenge. Forry lacks fame, money and staff. She’s also based her campaign on a policy that has never led to the corner office: passage of a general state income tax. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Josh Rogers has more. listen:
  In Goats We TrustBy Jon Greenberg on Friday, August 22, 2008.In 2005, the Pew Internet and American Life Project asked 2,000 people if they thought that "most people could be trusted" or if "you can't be too careful". 60 percent answered "you can't be too careful". This makes the recent behavior of a number of households in the state a little unusual because they took in a perfect stranger. New Hampshire Public Radio's Jon Greenberg reports that sometimes, it helps to show a little trust. listen:
Word for Word: Mountain Climber was 'Dead Lucky'08/22/2008 In 2006, Australian mountain climber Lincoln Hall was left for dead on Mount Everest. Twelve hours later, he was found by a fellow climber, alive and sitting cross-legged on the ridge of the mountain. Lincoln Hall recounts this remarkable tale in his book, "Dead Lucky" and also in a speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Hawk MigrationBy Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, August 22, 2008.It's a long flight from New Hampshire to Brazil, But Scott explains just how these large raptors manage their semi-annual commute. listen:
A Roundtable of New Hampshire Republican DelegatesBy Laura Knoy on Friday, August 22, 2008.The Republican National Convention will take place September 1st-4th in Minnesota. Party officials will meet and hear from speakers including President Bush, Vice President Cheney and John McCain. We’ll speak with three of New Hampshire’s Republican Delegates as they prepare to leave for Minnesota. Guests
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Award-Winning PoetBy Brady Carlson on Friday, August 22, 2008.Congratulations to our own LewEllyn Hallett, who recently won the 2008 Ann Stanford Award for her poem “Little Bird." You can read the poem, and an interview with the acclaimed poet, at Hippo Press. |
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