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Next on New Hampshire Outlook tonight. The leaf peepers are among us. Autumn is just one of the many seasons that bring tourists to the Granite State. Is tourism still big business? Or is it being replaced by a new economy? The Brock impeachment trial moves into its fourteenth day. And the glories of autumn in the poetry of Robert Frost |
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Good Evening. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We begin tonight with a summary of today's news. |
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It's not a matter of character, but conduct when it comes to judging the actions of the Chief Justice. That was just one of the points made by the House prosecution in closing arguments of the Brock impeachment trial. The defense said Senators shouldn't use impeachment as a way to punish an official for poor managment. We'll have a complete wrap up of closing arguments in just a few minutes. |
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Like many New Hampshire companies - state prisons are being forced to compete for workers in today's job market. So this week state officials approved an immediate 10-percent raise for guards. They hope the raise will help keep current guards on the job and attract new ones. |
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Preserving the environment is a leading moral issue of the day. That's the message of New Hampshire's Roman Catholic Bishop who is calling on Catholics and institutions to help protect the environment. Bishop John McCormack urges priests to include environmental themes in prayers, sermons and religious education. That theme is also getting priority in this season's race for Governor. For the first time in New Hampshire history, a candidates forum will address environmental issues. It'll take place next Tuesday at the Franklin Pierce Law Center Lecture Hall at 7pm. |
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Some Nashua residents living near a city-owned landfill say they're worried about their health. Neighbors of the Four Hills landfill said they think strong odors from the route 111 site may be responsible for headaches, eye irritation, fatigue and breathing problems. A consulting scientist said measured odor levels are considered safe. One area of the landfill is expected to be capped by next year. |
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Ugly and tacky - that's how some Nashua Alderman describe electronic signs with changing messages. Six city alderman have co-sponsored a ban on any new electronic signs - saying they can be dangerous because the changing messages distract drivers. One sign company owner argues federal studies have shown no link between electronic signs and traffic accidents. |
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That's the news summary. We'll be back with our focus on tourism, the impeachment trial and more after the weather. |
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Final arguments were heard today in the impeachment trial of State Supreme Court Chief Justice David Brock. Richard Ager and Tom Rath have a summary of the day's proceedings. out: "well know on tuesday what that jury might do." |
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Deliberations are now scheduled for Tuesday with the vote expected Wednesday. You can watch complete coverage here on New Hampshire public television and listen to it on New Hampshire Public radio as soon as deliberations begin. |
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Tourism has been an important industry in New Hampshire. Yet, compared to other states we don't spend alot of money marketing ourselves. In fact, of the 50 states we rank 46 in terms of dollars spent on out of state promotion. Tonight, we'll examine the impact that tourism has on our lives and how important the industry really is. |
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Joining me in the studio now are Lauri Klefos - Director of Travel and Tourism Development and Dick Hamilton - President of the White Mountains Attractions Association- a non-profit group that promotes the private sector tourist industy in the White Mountain area. |
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Thanks to my guests Lauri Klefos - Director of Travel and Tourism Development for the State of New Hamsphire and Dick Hamilton - President of the White Mountains Attractions Association |
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With the click of the mouse, you can get lots of information about the state of New Hampshire. There is even a website to bring you the foliage forecast. The department of tourism provides a foliage report for each of the state's seven regions. Included are details on the most spectacular scenic routes as well as the various stages of color. Here now are some of today's highlights. |
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In Business news today, a leather producer in Rochester has laid off 17 workers. Prime Tanning company says competiton from imports has forced it to cut back on production. No more layoffs are expected. Five New Hampshire companies are on the list of some of the fastest growing technology companies in New England. The list is known as the "fast 50." It's compiled by Deloitte and Touche and published in today's newhampshire-dot-com. The companies listed here are in Bedord, Nashua, Manchester and Salem. They join 45 others, who as a group, are expecting to increase payroll by 63-percent by the end of the year. And finally, if you're feeling like chucking your computer out the window. you can do so at the second annual -dot-competition. The idea behind the event is to donate your old equipment so the components can be recycled and reused in schools and other social service organizations. The event takes place this Saturday at PC Connection corporate headquarters in Merrimack. If you don't have a pc. you can still participate in the family -friendly games for a small fee. |
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Finally tonight, when people think of poet Robert Frost they often think of New Hampshire. Some of his most vivid work was done here in the Granite State. Videographer Steve Salniker put Frost's words to pictures in an award winning documentary produced here at New Hampshire Public Television. Here tonight, is one of those poems: October. ". for the grape's sake along the wall." and pictures dissolve. |
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October O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; Tomorrow's wind, if it be wild, Should waste them all. The crows above the forest call; Tomorrow they may form and go, O hushed October morning mild, Begin the hours of this day slow. Make the day seem to us less brief. Hearts not averse to being beguiled, Beguile us in the way you know. Release one leaf at break of day; At noon release another leaf; One from our trees, one far away. Retard the sun with gentle mist; Enchant the land with amethyst. Slow, Slow! For the grapes' sake, if they were all, Whose leaves already are burnt with frost, Whose clustered fruit must else be lost - For the grapes' sake along the wall. Robert Frost Frost; Collected Poems, Prose, & Plays, 1995 pg. 35 |
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Tomorrow night on the Roundtable edition of NH Outlook, journalists from around the state will give an insider's view of the week's top stories. I hope you'll join us. |
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That's all for Outlook tonight. Thanks for joining us. Stay tuned for Building Big. We'll be back tomorrow at 7:30. Good night. |
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Hello I'm Allison McNair tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. It's another edition of New Hampshire Roundtable. Journalists from around the state give an insider's view of the week's top stories. Tune in for New Hampshire Outlook, tonight at 7:30. |
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Hello, I'm Allison McNair. on the next New Hamsphire Outlook. We'll have Gubernatorial candidate Gordon Humphrey LIVE in our studios. Join us for this candid one on one interview. Monday evening at 7:30 here on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Hello, I'm Allison McNair. on the next New Hamsphire Outlook. We'll have Gubernatorial candidate , Gordon Humphrey LIVE in our studios. Join us for this candid one on one interview. tonight at 7:30 here on New Hampshire Outlook. |