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N.H. Colleges, Universities Send Off Graduates

Associated Press — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:23:49 +0000

Four of New Hampshire's more prominent colleges and its only law school are holding graduation ceremonies.

Graduating students at the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University, St. Anselm College, New England College and the University of New Hampshire School of Law are collecting their degrees Saturday.

Word of Mouth 05.18.2013

Rebecca Lavoie — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

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Upper Valley Educators Institute Prepares Teachers For Their Careers

Deborah Schachter — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Professionals who dream of changing careers and becoming teachers have been doing so with the help of the Upper Valley Educators Institute since 1969.

State Hears Ideas For Launching Health Exchange

Todd Bookman — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:35:59 +0000

Health providers, small business owners and reform advocates attended a brainstorming session in Concord on Friday. State Insurance Department officials organized the event, seeking input on how best to implement the new health exchange in New Hampshire.

A range of ideas were offered, from social media campaigns to informational events at hardware stores to old-fashioned word of mouth. Participants stressed a need to reach all communities, including minority and non-English speaking groups, and to do so quickly.

For Northern Pass Crossing Conservation Land Would Mean A Long And Rocky Legal Road

Chris Jensen — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:53:07 +0000

In 2003 state and federal officials, a private land owner and conservation groups created a conservation easement to protect about 146,000 acres in northern Coos County from development.

It is called the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters and some opponents of Northern Pass fear the utility hopes to cross it to send hydro-electric power south from its partner – Hydro-Quebec.

But getting permission to do that would be a complicated procedure with so many hurdles it would be the longest of long shots, according to those familiar with such easements.

Phenology Happens in the Field

Chris Martin — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:07:00 +0000

We tagged along with Diane DeLuca, a biologist with NH Audubon on her rounds of the Deering Wildlife Sanctuary. DeLuca has been working on their Phenological Monitoring Pilot Project, and defines phenology as "the study of 'phenophases', which are the different phases that plants and animals go through in their life cycle each year."

Birdsong, Translated

Chris Martin and Francie Von Mertens — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

With birds tuning up for the breeding season ahead, here are some memory tricks to help you recognize a few of the more common songs.

Robins can be heard in just about all habitats across the state and the nation. Their whistled song is often translated as, "Cheer-up. Cheerily. Cheerio."

Another song easy to "translate" is the flight song of goldfinches. Someone somewhere interpreted it as, "Potato chip! Potato chip!"

Restaurant Week New Hampshire To Highlight Granite State Chefs

Brady Carlson — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:26:27 +0000

Friday is day one of Restaurant Week New Hampshire, aimed at showcasing Granite State cuisine and the people who produce it.

Amy Traverso is Senior Lifestyle Editor at Yankee Magazine. She joins All Things Considered host Brady Carlson with a preview of the event.

New Study: Lawn Fertilizer, Septic Tanks Big Contributors To Great Bay Pollution

Sam Evans-Brown — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:00:46 +0000

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services has released a draft of a major study trying to pin down the sources of nitrogen pollution in the Great Bay Estuary. The results offer some insight, but few easy solutions.

Outgoing N.H. Attorney General Takes Position In Private Practice

Michael Brindley — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:38:37 +0000

Outgoing New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney is taking a position with the McLane Law Firm.

Delaney will join the firm later this month as a director in the litigation practice group.

McLane’s Managing Partner Dick Samuels said Delaney brings extensive litigation and government experience to regulatory and compliance matters at the firm.

House Supercommittee Narrowly Rejects Senate-Passed Casino Bill

Josh Rogers — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:23:39 +0000

Members of the so-called casino supercommittee spent its morning getting familiar with 17 separate amendments. The proposals ranged from beefing up regulatory oversight, to changing the way casino proceeds would be distributed among towns and counties, to allowing slot machines at any establishment that holds a liquor license.

But when the committee reconvened after lunch, the first motion came quickly, and it was to kill the bill.

“We may be 45 very bright people, but not one of us has a background in gaming.”

An Eisner Nomination For A New Hampshire Comic Artist

Brady Carlson — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:44:44 +0000

For filmmakers there’s the Oscars, for children’s authors there’s the Newbury Award, and in the world of comics and comic art, there’s the Eisner Awards, named after legendary artist and author Will Eisner.

This year one of the Eisner nominees for Best Publication for Early Readers up to age 7 is Sara Richard, who lives and works here in New Hampshire. She’s nominated for her book “Kitty and Dino.”

Keene Sues 'Robin Hood' Group That Fills Parking Meters, Videotapes Officers

Michael Brindley — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:20:05 +0000

The city of Keene filed a lawsuit this month against a group of people they say are harassing officers handing out parking tickets.

They call themselves Robin Hood of Keene.

They fill parking meters set to expire and videotape officers as they fill out parking tickets.

But city officials say the group has been harassing the parking enforcement officers.

John MacLean is Keene’s city manager.

He says the officers are beleaguered and must be able to do their jobs.

Fallen Greenland Police Chief's Name Added To National Memorial

Michael Brindley — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:40:04 +0000

Fallen Greenland Police Chief Michael Maloney’s name was added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. this morning.

Officers from the Greenland Police Department were in the nation’s capital Wednesday morning to attend the National Peace Officers Memorial Service.

President Barack Obama was the keynote speaker.

He encouraged people not to wait until tragedy strikes to thank first responders for their service.

Homeless And Advocates Protest Recent Evictions

Ryan Lessard — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:36:40 +0000

Faith leaders, activists and homeless people held a rally Tuesday afternoon asking Governor Maggie Hassan to stop the state from evicting people from camping on public land.