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One Tough Forest Fire

By Chris Jensen on Monday, June 2, 2008.

Firefighters appear to have contained a blaze on Rattlesnake Mountain near Rumney. Since late last week as many as 70 firefighters and two helicopters have been coping with dangerous terrain and unpredictable weather. Correspondent Chris Jensen has this report on what it’s like to fight one of the more challenging fires to hit the White Mountains in many years.

Planned Renewable Power Projects in the North Need New Transmission Lines

By David Darman on Monday, June 2, 2008.

Governor Lynch signed a bill last year requiring 25% of the state's energy come from renewable sources by 2025.

Since then several companies have proposed building renewable energy projects in the North Country.

But the transmission system that brings the power to the southern part of the state is already near capacity.

Lawmakers, regulators and the energy companies are looking for ways to build a new, more modern system.

But construction can't start until they decide who should pay the estimated 200 million dollars to build it.

New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more.