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ArchivesMill Closing Shows Changes in North Country EconomyBy Todd Wellington on Wednesday, March 8, 2006.Economic officials in the North Country say the closing of a Berlin pulp mill is yet another sign the region's economy is undergoing dramatic changes. NHPR correspondent Todd Wellington reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Wood Industry Optimistic Despite Mill ClosingBy Todd Wellington on Wednesday, March 8, 2006.The closing of a North Country pulp mill is yet another hit to the state's loggers. But as NHPR correspondent Todd Wellington reports, the industry is remaining optimistic. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Berlin Residents Mixed on Mill Shut DownBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, March 8, 2006.Emotions are decidedly mixed in Berlin over the announcement that the pulp mill will close. Some see promise for the city. Others just see the threat of unpaid bills, and the possibility of relocating. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein traveled to Berlin and filed this report. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Fraser Papers CFO Tells Reasons for Pulp Mill ShutdownBy David Darman on Wednesday, March 8, 2006.Fraser Papers announced Tuesday that it is closing the Burgess Pulp Mill in Berlin. The shutdown throws 250 employees out of work as of May 6th. Peter Gordon, the Chief Financial Officer of Fraser discusses the reasons for the shutdown. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
School Funding Plan Headed Back to Supreme CourtBy Jon Greenberg on Wednesday, March 8, 2006.A Superior Court judge has ruled that the state's school funding law is unconstitutional. The suit was brought by the Londonderry and Merrimack school districts and 19 other communities. New Hampshire Public Radio's Jon Greenberg has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Pulp Mill Closing / RPM ChallengeBy Shay Zeller on Wednesday, March 8, 2006.Tonight we take a closer look at the closing of the pulp mill in Berlin and what it means to the community in the North Country. We'll talk with Berlin Mayor Bob Danderson about his city's response to the closing, and we'll talk with Bill Andreas, Executive Director of BEDCO, a business development company in Berlin about what the closure could mean for the entire northern region. We'll also hear about a project on the Seacoast that got over 200 bands to each record a full album in one month. It's called the RPM Challenge, and we'll hear some of the resulting music. Shay's guest is musician Jon Nolan, one of the event's organizers. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Recalculating Child SupportBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, March 8, 2006.The State Senate is set to consider a bill that would allow a divorced parent to make smaller child support payments to their ex if they spend more time with their kids--a huge change from the current formula. Supporters say this so called “pro-rated†system is more equitable and fair; critics call it ‘a recipe for disaster’. Laura is joined by David Bickford, Republican State Representative from Strafford and Mary Stuart Gile, Democratic State Representative from Concord. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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