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ArchivesA North Country Hospital is AilingBy Chris Jensen on Friday, February 27, 2009.The nation's economic problems have a long reach. And those problems may begin affecting the health of residents in the most northern part of the state. Many of them depend on the tiny Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook. But the hospital's health is a little fragile itself. NHPR Correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. We're Doing Fine, ThanksBy Mark Bevis on Friday, February 27, 2009.Listen to the news and it seems the economic situation is dire. Companies are crumbling. Financials are faltering. Housing starts are stumbling. But some businesses in New Hampshire, believe it or not, are actually growing. And instead of laying people off, they’re hiring. NHPR’s Mark Bevis has more. Activists Want Congress to Change Bankruptcy Laws Dealing With MortgagesBy David Darman on Thursday, February 26, 2009.Lawmakers in the U.S. House are set to vote on a measure that would change how bankruptcy courts handle troubled mortgages. Currently judges can work out payment plans for other big ticket items like yachts and second homes. They can even lower the principle of a loan. But federal law shuts out homeowners from that kind of relief. NHPR’s David Darman has more. Towns Worry About Loss of State RevenueBy Robin Respaut on Wednesday, February 25, 2009.Town meeting time is approaching. And local officials are scrambling to figure out where the community's money is coming from and how best to spend it. This year, thanks to the economy, trying to find the money is going to be a challenge. Governor Lynch's proposed budget has not put town officials at ease. The Nutfield News's Robin Respaut reports. Layoffs and Cutbacks Affect Environmental OrganizationsBy Amy Quinton on Tuesday, February 24, 2009.Layoffs and cutbacks are affecting environmental organizations across the state. Donations to many of the groups are down. Some towns have even considered using money designated for conservation to fill local budget gaps. But as New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports a poor economy may not be all bad news for the environment. Tempest Over a TreasurerBy Chris Jensen on Tuesday, February 24, 2009.A political tempest in Grafton County seems to be dying down. Last November, thanks to support from Dartmouth and Plymouth State students, a 20-year-Dartmouth junior was elected country treasurer. The Democrat ousted a long-time Republican. Critics claimed she was too young, that the college student from Montana didn't understand county policy. One Republican commissioner reportedly tried to strip Sievers of her authority. But now it looks like it might work out. NHPR Correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. Google is Tracking Flu SeasonBy Josie Huang on Monday, February 23, 2009.The next time you get sick with what you think is the flu, head over to the computer and do a google search on your symptoms. You can find out all sorts of information on what ails you, some reliable and some not. But in the meantime, Google is using your search to perform a public health service. Maine Public Radio's Josie Huang reports. Ice Racing for KidsBy Sean Hurley on Friday, February 20, 2009.This weekend, weather permitting, the racing continues in Moultonborough. Drivers bring their Fords, and Chevys, VWs and Hondas to spin their wheels up on Berry Pond. The Lakes Region Ice Racing Club brings out male and female drivers of all ages...well almost all ages. NHPR Correspondent Sean Hurley has the story. Every Google Search Uses EnergyBy The Environment... on Thursday, February 19, 2009.One industry that’s not suffering in the economic downturn is information technology. The demand for IT keeps growing. But that worries some people. Our growing number of internet searches and data storage is using a lot of energy. Reporter Julie Grant has the story of how some companies are making their IT more environmentally friendly. Small Business Owners Struggle with Record-High Health Insurance CostsBy Elaine Grant on Thursday, February 19, 2009.No one is happy about the cost of health insurance in New Hampshire. |
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