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ArchivesTaking the Measure of SchoolsBy Erica Erickson on Thursday, November 30, 2000.The state released report cards on each school. The report, available on the web, lets parents see how well their childrens' schools did on standardized tests and gives a peek into the resources each school makes available to students. Cel Tower ControlBy John Walters on Thursday, November 30, 2000.The town of New London may have come up with a way to control the expansion of cellular communication towers. While federal law prohibits localities from banning new towers, it says nothing about whether they can limit the height. Widening I-93By Josh Rogers on Wednesday, November 29, 2000.State transportation officials want to add lanes to I-93 between Manchester and the MA border. Mass transit alternatives are on the table, but lack the critical mass to move forward. More Growth at the Manchester AirportBy Trish Anderton on Wednesday, November 29, 2000.Airport officials seek approval to add more terminal space and a second parking garage. The estimated $123 million cost would be covered by airport fees and federal money. A New Helmsman in the NH SenateBy Doug MacPherson on Tuesday, November 28, 2000.GOP senators unanimously nominated Arthur Klemm of Windham to lead the senate. Democrats say they like the choice and are ready to back him in next week's formal vote. A Moose for Your CarBy Doug MacPherson on Tuesday, November 28, 2000.The state's first conservation license plate is now available -- in limited quantities. The plate features a moose by a lake and costs an extra $35. Proceeds go to protect endangered species and to preserve valuable land. More information. Budgets and Submarine RacesBy John Walters on Monday, November 27, 2000.State agencies are asking for increases in the next 2-year budget. Doug Hall, Ex. Dir. of the NH Center for Public Policy Studies, says for most lawmakers, the budget process is almost invisible as thousands of line items are debated and resolved at the committee level. What Will Winter Be Like?By Lisa Peakes on Monday, November 27, 2000.Meteorologist Sarah Curtis at the Mount Washington Observatory offers no guarantees but some pretty good guesses about the winter we are likely to encounter. Turkey Run ReduxBy Jon Greenberg on Monday, November 27, 2000.49-year-old Elissa Paquette has often watched others run in post-Thanksgiving day foot races. This year, she ran herself. To Shop or Not to ShopBy Lisa Peakes on Friday, November 24, 2000.The day after Thanksgiving might mark the start of the Christmas shopping season, but not for an estimated 1 million people in the US. They celebrate "Buy Nothing Day" to express their views on consumer materialism. |
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