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Manchester Goes Wireless

By Lisa Peakes on Monday, July 12, 2004.

NHPR's Morning Edition Host, Lisa Peakes, talks with Manchester Chamber of Commerce Vice President, Chris Williams, about the plan to offer an hour's worth of free internet access a day to people.

State Commission Recommends Easing Sludge Rules

By David Darman on Sunday, July 11, 2004.

A Legislative Study Commission has recommended relaxing some of the State's restrictions on spreading bio-solids, also known as sludge.

The SB-87 Commission says years of testing have found the recycled waste poses little or no threat to human health.

But critics provide their own research showing that sludge damages farmland and is indeed a health risk.

The debate may soon end up before lawmakers.

New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman reports.

Different Strokes

By John Walters on Sunday, July 11, 2004.

What would you do if you had to give up your work? Artist Mary Jane Q Cross had to face that question when a medical condition left her unable to hold a paintbrush. Instead of giving up, she developed a new method of painting. Today her art is full of color, detail and beauty- and you?d never guess how it was made.

Endangered in New Hampshire

By Laura Knoy on Sunday, July 11, 2004.

Federal officials are looking at the New England Cottontail Rabbit to see if it deserves protection as an endangered species. We'll look at what it means to be endangered and who's on the list here in the Granite State. Laura's guests are John Kanter, Non-Game and Endangered Wildlife Program Coordinator for NH Fish and Game, and Mike Amaral, Senior Endangered Species Specialist for the New England Office of U.S. Fish and Wildlife. We'll also hear from Judy Silverberg, Education Coordinator for NH Fish and Game.