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ArchivesFacing the Future of the MerrimackBy Jon Greenberg on Thursday, July 24, 2008.This week, New Hampshire Public Radio is looking at water in the Granite State. NHPR's Jon Greenberg has been focusing on the Merrimack River. Yesterday, we met three people who, in different ways, are building on the success of the 1972 Clean Water Act. The Merrimack faces new challenges today, driven mainly by the state’s growing population. In our final installment, we look at how the natural limits of the river are beginning to shape how the state grows. listen:
  McCain Returns, Criticizes Obama on IraqBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, July 23, 2008.McCain rips Obama on foreign policy as Illinois Democrat travels overseas. The attacks come as UNH poll finds the candidates in a near dead heat. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Building on the Success of the Clean Water ActBy Jon Greenberg on Wednesday, July 23, 2008.This week, New Hampshire Public Radio is looking at water in the Granite State. NHPR's Jon Greenberg has been focusing on the Merrimack River. Yesterday Jon told us how investors in the mills in Lowell and Manchester gained control over the waters of the Merrimack. That control grew to include the legal right to dump their waste. The 1972 Clean Water Act helped restore the river. In our second installment, Jon looks at the legacy of that federal legislation and the people who are trying to take the river to the next level. listen:
Judge: Addison's Confession is InadmissibleBy Ellen Grimm on Wednesday, July 23, 2008.A Superior Court judge has thrown out an alleged confession by the man accused of killing Manchester Police officer Michael Briggs. NHPR's Manchester Correspondnent Ellen Grimm has more. listen:
Winning the Right to PolluteBy Jon Greenberg on Tuesday, July 22, 2008.This week, New Hampshire Public Radio is focusing on water and today we have the first of three reports about the Merrimack River. In simple numbers, the Merrimack is pretty impressive. It runs a hundred and eighty miles from the headwaters of the Pemigewasset River in the White Mountains to Newburyport, Massachusetts where it flows into the Atlantic. Over 5,000 square miles of land empty into the river’s watershed. It is used by kayakers, fishers, power boaters and swimmers. It powered the launch of America’s industrial revolution and still generates electricity today. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Jon Greenberg looks at the legacy of the river and how it shaped the state in ways both obvious and obscure. listen:
Homeowners Adjust to Changes in Shoreland Protection ActBy Amy Quinton on Friday, July 18, 2008.Shorefront developers and homeowners are now operating under new laws to protect water quality in New Hampshire’s lakes, rivers, and streams. Changes to the state’s Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act went into effect this month. Some homeowners and builders say the tougher regulations are confusing and could make building anything more difficult and expensive. But others say the changes should have happened decades ago. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports on how people are adapting to the new laws. listen:
Sandwich Couple Swindled Out of their HomeBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, July 17, 2008.Irwin and Inger Young are fighting to save their home. The family is just one of thousands to struggle with the mortgage foreclosure crisis. But the couple isn’t in this position because they lived in a house they couldn’t afford. They were - allegedly - victims of a home mortgage rescue scheme. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein has the story. listen:
NH's Mortgage Brokers Are Dealing with Tighter Credit StandardsBy David Darman on Thursday, July 17, 2008.Congress is debating a bailout for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The two companies hold more than 12 trillion dollars worth of mortgages. New Hampshire mortgage lenders are keeping an eye on the possible bailout. But many say a bailout is not their most pressing concern. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen:
Serving Local Food From A Bright Orange TruckBy Avishay Artsy on Wednesday, July 16, 2008.Eating local is catching on as the latest trend among the eco-minded. One Seacoast couple has decided to tap into that demand. They’re selling meals made from locally grown food out of a truck in Portsmouth. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Avishay Artsy has more. listen:
Republicans Square Off in CD1 Debate in ManchesterBy David Darman on Wednesday, July 16, 2008.Republican Congressional candidates Jeb Bradley and John Stephen last night went toe to toe in a debate in Manchester. The two candidates fought it out on Manchester Community Access Media, the city’s municipal cable station. As New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman reports, the rhetoric is heating up between them. listen:
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