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Mercury Proposals Face Deadline

By Doug MacPherson on Thursday, April 29, 2004.

The public comment period for the Environmental Protection Agency's
proposals to reduce mercury pollution was to have ended today. In a surprise announcement late yesterday, the E-P-A decided to extend the comment period for another two months. Apparently, the public has more to say than the agency anticipated. New Hampshire Public Radio's Doug MacPherson reports.

ATVs in Pisgah State Park Rile Environmentalists

By Eesha Williams on Thursday, April 29, 2004.

A new coalition of environmental groups is calling on the state to better control all terrain vehicles, or ATVs in New Hampshire?s biggest state park.

Pisgah, in the southwest corner of the state, already has 20 miles of ATV trails.

But some park users complain ATVs are not sticking to the trails.

And State law enforcement doesn't have the means to do anything about it.

NHPR correspondent Eesha Williams files this report.

Former Benson Volunteer Wraps Up Testimony

By Lisa Peakes on Wednesday, April 28, 2004.

Morning Edition Host Lisa Peakes talks with NHPR's Josh Rogers about Linda Pepin's testimony and how it fits in with her own previous testimony and that of others.

Tamworth Racetrack Seeks State Blessing

By Trish Anderton on Wednesday, April 28, 2004.

The battle over a proposed auto racetrack in Tamworth continued this week.

The track's developers are seeking state approval to dredge and fill wetlands.

Critics continued to voice concern about the possible impact on water quality.

They also argued the track would need a thirty-five foot wall to control noise.

The track has been a hot issue for months in this small town just south of the White Mountains.

New Hampshire Public Radio Correspondent Trish Anderton reports.

House Approves Gay Marriage Ban

By Josh Rogers on Wednesday, April 28, 2004.

Lawmakers vote 213 to 140 to block recognition of gay marriages performed in other states. The move comes on the heels of the recent Massachusetts court decision that will give gay couples there the right to marry starting May 17th.

Families First Provides Dinner and Fun

By Dianne Finch on Tuesday, April 27, 2004.

The family tradition of eating dinner together is on the decline. According to one survey, only one out of three families says that everyone in their household usually eats together. That's a significant drop since the question was first asked in the early 1970's.

While it may be a challenge for most of us to find time to break bread with family - it is even harder for the state?s 6,500 or so who live in shelters or other temporary housing. But on the outskirts of Portsmouth, one non-profit organization, Families First Health and Support Center, is attempting to bring homeless families a little closer by providing a bit of tradition and fun on Monday nights.

Dianne Finch has this report.

Report Finds Oceans Are "In Trouble"

By Doug MacPherson on Monday, April 26, 2004.

A long-awaited report calls for sweeping changes in how the U.S. government manages its waters.

The report by the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy was released last week. Andrew Rosenberg, Professor of Natural Resources at the University of New Hampshire sits on the commission.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Doug MacPherson spoke with Rosenberg in his office at UNH about the report.

Pepin Hearings Continue

By Lisa Peakes on Monday, April 26, 2004.

Linda Pepin is scheduled to take the stand as hearings on her involvement in brokering state insurance contracts continue today. Morning Edition host Lisa Peakes talks with NHPR reporter Josh Rogers about the players in the case and where things stand now.