Blogs http://nhpr.org en A Taste of Bike Week http://nhpr.org/post/taste-bike-week <p><span style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; FONT-VARIANT: normal; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 15px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none">The 90th annual Laconia Motorcycle Week has a distinct sound that revs and rattles throughout the Granite State during the nine day rally, but over the years “bike week” has also become known for its unique taste.</span></p> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:22:03 +0000 Abby Kessler 29267 at http://nhpr.org A Taste of Bike Week Top Stories: Common Core Not Yet In Place, Already Controversial; Common Core Skeptics & Supporters http://nhpr.org/post/top-stories-common-core-not-yet-place-already-controversial-common-core-skeptics-supporters <p>The most popular stories of the past week, from our newsroom, <em>Word of Mouth</em>, and <em>The Exchange</em>.</p><p><strong>1. <a href="http://nhpr.org/post/common-core-state-standards-not-yet-place-already-controversial">The Common Core State Standards: Not Yet In Place, Already Controversial</a></strong></p> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:38:06 +0000 NHPR Staff 29181 at http://nhpr.org Top Stories: Common Core Not Yet In Place, Already Controversial; Common Core Skeptics & Supporters Photos: Week Of June 7 http://nhpr.org/post/photos-week-june-7 <p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:11:17 +0000 Sara Plourde 29019 at http://nhpr.org Photos: Week Of June 7 Barbara & Dick Couch Fellowship For Innovation http://nhpr.org/post/barbara-dick-couch-fellowship-innovation <p>NHPR is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the Barbara and Dick Couch Fellowship for Innovation.&nbsp; The fellowship was created to develop the next generation of public radio talent and to bring new ideas and perspectives to NHPR.&nbsp; This six month fellowship focusing on show production and digital media is based at NHPR’s broadcast center in Concord, New Hampshire.&nbsp; Fellows will gain hands-on experience working on The Exchange, NHPR’s flagship public affairs program and exposure to a wide range of activities at the station.&nbsp; Responsibilities will inclu Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:40:31 +0000 NHPR Staff 28926 at http://nhpr.org Rising Stars Awards http://nhpr.org/post/rising-stars-awards <p>The Rising Stars Awards are an initiative of <a href="http://stayworkplay.org/">Stay Work Play</a>, in partnership with New Hampshire Public Radio, to&nbsp;celebrate and recognize New Hampshire’s remarkable young professionals and college students, initiatives to keep them here, and the businesses and programs that go the extra mile to recruit and retain them.</p><p><strong>SAVE THE DATE for the awards’ event: Monday, October 7th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. &amp; <a href="http://2013risingstarsawards.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">register now at EventBrite</a>!</strong></p> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:52:23 +0000 Sara Plourde 28859 at http://nhpr.org Rising Stars Awards Chowder Festival Boasts Zero Waste, New Trophies http://nhpr.org/post/chowder-festival-boasts-zero-waste-new-trophies <p>On Saturday, June 1, the 29<sup>th</sup> Annual WOKQ Chowder Festival took place at Portsmouth’s Prescott Park.&nbsp; The festival was zero-waste, courtesy of the partnership between the Prescott Park Arts Festival and seacoast business Eco-Movement.</p><p>“It’s a well-loved tradition,” said festival coordinator Ben Anderson.&nbsp; “People come from all over.&nbsp; The restaurants take it very seriously.”</p> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:05:14 +0000 Ella Nilsen 28851 at http://nhpr.org Chowder Festival Boasts Zero Waste, New Trophies 'A Taste of Milford' Pairs Local Cuisine With Downtown Shops http://nhpr.org/post/taste-milford-pairs-local-cuisine-downtown-shops <p>So what is the real Taste of Milford?</p><p>Sean Trombly of <a href="http://tromblygardens.ipage.com/" target="_blank">Trombly Gardens</a> believes he’s found it.</p><p>“I always tell people this is the true taste of Milford,” he said, as he served up a beef slider along Middle Street. “This is Milford-raised beef.”</p> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:38:54 +0000 Michael Brindley 28780 at http://nhpr.org 'A Taste of Milford' Pairs Local Cuisine With Downtown Shops Top Stories: UNH President Opens Logo Deliberations; End Of Life Planning...For Backyard Chickens http://nhpr.org/post/top-stories-unh-president-opens-logo-deliberations-end-life-planningfor-backyard-chickens <p>The top stories of the week for May 27 - June 2.</p><p> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:11:55 +0000 NHPR Staff 28702 at http://nhpr.org Top Stories: UNH President Opens Logo Deliberations; End Of Life Planning...For Backyard Chickens Photos: Week Of May 31 http://nhpr.org/post/photos-week-may-31 <p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> Fri, 31 May 2013 13:05:36 +0000 Sara Plourde 28565 at http://nhpr.org Photos: Week Of May 31 Top Stories: Live Blog: House Votes To Kill Casino Bill; State Says No Evidence Of Pollution In Fire http://nhpr.org/post/top-stories-live-blog-house-votes-kill-casino-bill-state-says-no-evidence-pollution-fire <p></p><p><strong>1. <a href="http://nhpr.org/post/live-blog-house-votes-199-164-kill-casino-bill">Live Blog: House Votes 199-164 To Kill Casino Bill</a></strong></p><p>Reporter Michael Brindley was live at the State House on Wednesday as the casino bill came up before the full House, and was ultimately voted down.</p><p><strong>2. <a href="http://nhpr.org/post/state-says-no-evidence-air-pollution-balsams-fire">State Says No Evidence Of Air Pollution In Balsams Fire</a></strong></p> Tue, 28 May 2013 10:00:42 +0000 NHPR Staff 28308 at http://nhpr.org Top Stories: Live Blog: House Votes To Kill Casino Bill; State Says No Evidence Of Pollution In Fire Photos: Week Of May 24 http://nhpr.org/post/photos-week-may-24 <p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> Fri, 24 May 2013 12:44:24 +0000 Sara Plourde 28139 at http://nhpr.org Photos: Week Of May 24 Top Stories: Battle Of The Nations; The Little Newspaper That Could http://nhpr.org/post/top-stories-battle-nations-little-newspaper-could <p></p><p><strong>1.&nbsp; <a href="http://nhpr.org/post/battle-nations">Battle of the Nations</a></strong></p> Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:07 +0000 NHPR Staff 27814 at http://nhpr.org Top Stories: Battle Of The Nations; The Little Newspaper That Could Photos: Week Of May 17 http://nhpr.org/post/photos-week-may-17 <p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> Fri, 17 May 2013 16:31:32 +0000 Sara Plourde 27699 at http://nhpr.org Photos: Week Of May 17 Top Stories: NH Not Alone In Health Exchange Setbacks; Northern Pass Foes Worry Tract Being Eyed http://nhpr.org/post/top-stories-nh-not-alone-health-exchange-setbacks-northern-pass-foes-worry-tract-being-eyed <p><strong>1. <a href="http://nhpr.org/post/new-hampshire-not-alone-health-exchange-setbacks">New Hampshire Not Alone In Health Exchange Setbacks</a></strong></p> Mon, 13 May 2013 15:07:09 +0000 NHPR Staff 27374 at http://nhpr.org Top Stories: NH Not Alone In Health Exchange Setbacks; Northern Pass Foes Worry Tract Being Eyed Photos: Week Of May 10 http://nhpr.org/post/photos-week-may-10 <p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> Fri, 10 May 2013 13:36:22 +0000 Sara Plourde 27240 at http://nhpr.org Photos: Week Of May 10