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Some Residents Oppose a Plan to Build a New Power Plant in Hopkinton

By David Darman on Friday, February 29, 2008.

The owners of the BioEnergy Wood burning plant in Hopkinton want to tear it down, and build a new one.

They propose burning pure wood chips, rather than the construction and demolition debris they once planned to burn.

Despite this change, the same group that fought the incineration of C & D is actively opposing the new scheme.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more.

GRAVITYLAND

By Lisa Peakes on Friday, February 29, 2008.

Talk with John Herman, creator of "Gravityland" about the online show that debuts March 3rd.

The House Energy Bill and New Hampshire

By Matt Laslo on Thursday, February 28, 2008.

The US House of Representatives has passed an energy bill that shifts tax breaks from oil companies to alternative energy production.

The legislation has passed that chamber before but was blocked in the Senate.

NHPR Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington on how New Hampshire's delegation feels about the bill.

The Robots are Back

By Ellen Grimm on Thursday, February 28, 2008.

The robots are back.

Teams of high school students from all over New England are in Manchester this weekend competing to be the regional robotics champions.

NHPR Correspondent Ellen Grimm has the story.

Snow Causing Problems for Many Towns

By Amy Quinton on Wednesday, February 27, 2008.

Another foot of snow fell this week in parts of New Hampshire.
This winter, the snowfall is record-setting for many towns and cities, with some areas seeing more than 10 feet.
While it’s great for the ski industry, municipalities are struggling to remove the snow and finding a place to put it.
New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports.

Local Veteran Offers Wheelchairs, Walkers, Hospital Beds to People in Need

By Dianne Finch on Wednesday, February 27, 2008.

Rising healthcare costs affect just about everyone.

But the financial burden is particularly heavy for those who pay out-of-pocket for large ticket items like wheelchairs, scooters and other essential medical equipment.

But one man in Pembroke found a way to ease that burden.

NHPR’s Dianne Finch reports.

Fairpoint Gets Final Approval from New Hampshire Regulators

By David Darman on Tuesday, February 26, 2008.

New Hampshire regulators have approved Fairpoint Communication’s 2.4 billion dollar purchase of Verizon’s Northern New England phone system.

With the approval, Fairpoint has cleared the last regulatory hurdle it has faced in seeking the telecommunication takeover in Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire.

New Hamsphire Public Radio’s David Darman has more.

Senate Warmly Receives Amendment

By Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, February 21, 2008.

By an overwhelming 19-4 vote the Senate has passed a constitutional amendment to better target education aid.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports.

North Country Worries About Budget Cuts

By Chris Jensen on Thursday, February 21, 2008.

Hospitals and healthcare providers in the North Country are worried about Governor Lynch's upcoming budget meeting on Friday.

They're afraid it will lead to decisions that would hurt some of the state's most vulnerable citizens.

NHPR Correspondent Chris Jensen has the story.

Dental Hygienists Seek Independence From Dentists

By Dianne Finch on Wednesday, February 20, 2008.

Lawmakers are considering legislation to allow dental hygienists to open their own practices.

Advocates say the move could expand access to dental care – particularly in rural parts of the state.

But many dentists disagree, and have been vocally opposing such bills here and in other states.

They argue that hygienists don’t have enough training or expertise to treat patients independently.