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ArchivesWriters on a New England Stage - John Updike (Full Version)By Laura Knoy on Monday, June 26, 2006.John Updike, one of New England's best-known and most renowned authors, spoke in Portsmouth as part of the Writers on a New England Stage series. This is the full, unedited program. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Soldier's Death Tests Family's Feelings on WarBy Amy Quinton on Monday, June 26, 2006.A young soldier from Henniker New Hampshire is now laid to rest in his hometown. Funeral services for U-S Army Sergeant Russell Durgin were held over the weekend. Durgin died on June 13th, while protecting other soldiers in the mountains of Afghanistan. Durgin comes from a family of military men and women. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports, that Durgin’s death has caused mixed feelings among family members about the war in both Afghanistan and Iraq. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
The Impact of ClaremontBy Laura Knoy on Monday, June 26, 2006.It’s been almost ten years since the New Hampshire Supreme Court’s landmark decision that many believed would ease the educational disparities that exist between poor and rich towns. But according to one study, not much has changed- there is still a gap between the two. Laura's guests are Scott Johnson, Professor of Law at Concord University School of Law, Visiting Professor of Law at Franklin Pierce Law Center and Project Director with the New Hampshire Citizens Voice Project, who released the ten year study (pdf) on the Claremont towns. Johnson was also one of the attorneys who filed the original Claremont lawsuit. Fred Bramante, former Chairman of the State Board of Education and currently At-Large Chair Member. Steve Marchand, Mayor of Portsmouth. We'll also hear from Barry Liveston, Chairman of the Lisbon School Board. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Guitarist Alex de GrassiBy Shay Zeller on Monday, June 26, 2006.Over 30 years ago, guitarist Alex de Grassi sat down to record a few tunes for his cousin’s new record label. His album Turning, Turning Back not only helped launch the Windham Hill name, but it also ushered in what would later be known as New Age Music. Since then, the Grammy nominated musician has continued to evolve as an international artist. Alex De Grassi joins us to play some old and new tunes and to talk about his long career. Original Air Date: February 23, 2006 listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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