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Next on New Hampshire Outlook. We visit the North Country town of Bath where there is a rare opportunity. to own a part of this town and a piece of New Hampshire history. Plus.if you thought spring had sprung, think again. We'll share some tips for protecting your spring plants. AND we'll talk with the candidates for executive council in District 4. |
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Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. I'm Richard Ager sitting in tonight for Allison McNair. |
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Twenty people are under arrest, charged with lying and falsifying documents to get their jobs at Boston's Logan Airport. Six of those arrested worked at security checkpoints. The workers had access to all areas of the airport, including checkpoints, baggage screening areas, terminals and runways. None of the employees are suspected of terrorist activity. Officials at Manchester Airport were not available for comment when asked if a similar investigation was going on there. |
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And while we're on the subject of false identification. police in Durham say they've confiscated over twenty fake I-D cards. The discovery of the IDs - along with marijuana and drug paraphernalia - resulted from a burglary investigation. Police say the twenty-three I-Ds - for people over the age of twenty-one - are from several different states. Three men have been charged in connection with the case. Monday on NH Outlook, I'll have a full report on underage alcohol sales and the latest efforts to prevent them. |
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On March 12, there will be a special election to fill the vacant seat on the Executive Council. Ordinarily, the race for executive council seats doesn't get too much attention. But with state and federal elections looming later this year, both major parties are trying hard to get their candidate elected. I spoke earlier with Republican Ray Wieczorek and Democrat John Kacavas and asked them, first of all, why they are running. |
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Again. the special election is set for Tuesday, March 12. |
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Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan says he sees more signs that the recession is coming to an end. In remarks prepared for a congressional panel, the central bank chief said the rebound is likely to be more subdued than usual. |
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Delivering the Fed's semi-annual economic forecast to Congress, Alan Greenspan/Chair, Federal Reserve Board although there are ample reasons to be cautious about the economic outlook, the recouperative powers of US economy as i have tried to emphasize, have been remarkable, when on reported to committee last summer, few if any of us, could have anticipated events such as those to which our nation subjected. the economic consequences those events and their aftermath are an integral part many challenges we now collectivly face. trt::40 outcue: "collectively face" |
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Greenspan's testimony gave stocks an early boost. The Dow Jones industrial average, which rose 138 point gave up most its gains, ending just 12 points higher. The Nasdaq lost 15 points. Dow Jones\10127.58\+12.32\NYSE\579.20\+1.86\AMEX\864.64\+0.23\Nasdaq\1751.88\-14.98\S&P 500\1109.89\+0.51\Wall Steet\ |
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Here's a look at stocks of interest to New Hampshire investors. Autodesk was up a dollar- fifty- two. Fisher Scientific rose ninety- five cents. Lockheed Martin rose a dollar- six. Shares of Raytheon were up a dollar- fifty. And State Street Corporation ended the day up a dollar- forty- four. Autodesk Inc.\44.94\+1.52\Fisher Scientific Intl.\28.15\+0.95\Lockheed Martin\56.91\+1.06\Raytheon Inc.\39.15\+1.50\State Street Corp.\50.78\+1.44\NH Stocks\Source: yahoo.com |
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Fraser Papers of Stamford, Connecticut, has reached a tentative labor agreement with mill workers in Northern New Hampshire. The union voted overwhelmingly yesterday to accept the terms of the offer. The company hopes to buy the mills in Berlin and Gorham which closed in August when Pulp and Paper of America filed for bankruptcy. Any deal to purchase the mills must first go through a bankruptcy judge. Fraser Papers hopes to get an edge over several other companies seeking to buy the plants by working with the mill union. |
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Tyco Telecommunications is going to be moving some jobs to New Hampshire. The company is closing its undersea telecommunications equipment factory in Clark, New Jersey. A union official in New Jersey says they have learned the company will move the work to New Hampshire. Three weeks ago, Tyco Telecommunications announced a thousand other job cuts worldwide as part of its restructuring plan. |
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It's official. The Boston Red Sox have new owners. The investment team led by former Florida Marlins' owner John Henry took control of the team today. This ends 16 months of bidding and competion for control of the team. The new owners have said they won't discuss any changes until the sale was completed, but there is widespread speculation that General Manager Dan Duquette could be the first to go. |
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New Hampshire's largest lake could be ice-free as early as the middle of March. This winter's higher-than-average temperatures have keep Lake Winnepesaukee from completely freezing over for the first time in memory. Iceout is a sign of spring in the Lakes Region, when the lake is ice-free enough to allow the tourist cruise ship Mount Washington to make its ports of call. The earliest recorded ice-out date is March 28, 1921. Last year, the lake wasn't ice-free until May second. |
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The recent warm weather has caused many dormant plants to start growing. And the thaw has given many anxious gardeners their first taste of spring fever. For those who got an early start on their spring cleanup- Wednesday's wintry weather mix may be discouraging. Garden expert Nancy Adams tells producer Ben French that the best thing to do if you're worried about the health of your sprouted plants is be patient. |
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Our Spring Fever is definitely short-lived. Meteorologist Nicole Plette has the storm outlook from the Mount Washington Observatory. |
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Mt. Washington Observatory\Wednesday on the Summit\freezing fog, blowing snow, and light falling snow \Visibility: Zero\High: 35 \Peak Gust: 65 mph Overnight\Statewide\Chance of snow \Accumulations: 3 - 4"\Lows: near 20 \Winds: W 10 to 20 mph Thursday\Statewide\Mostly cloudy \Chance of snow showers\Highs: in the low 30s\Winds: W 10 to 20 mph Thursday Night\Statewide\Partly cloudy\Lows: high single digits\\ |
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Finally. we take you to Bath. It's a small town located on the banks of the Amonousic River. It is a place that is planning its future by trying to preserve its past. Theresa Kennett takes us to this Upper Connecticut Valley community to look at a unique business opportunity that could shape the town's future. |
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Charlie at 1:09:15 - 1:09:29 This is an opportunity that is ripe for discovery. The only reason it is not known, and its just a matter of time, its because its such a small town. Like the 18th century settlers of this region, Charlie Diamond was drawn to Bath 29 years ago by the power of the Amonousic River. Charlie 38:30 - 38:37 I went out and diligently looked for a hydro-electric plant that had been abandoned and in fact, I found one. Diamond purchased the Bath hydro facility in 1973. It had been abandoned for many years, but with his training in electrical engineering, Diamond was able to rebuild the dam and restore the generator. Charlie at 39:55 to 40:03 Its 100 years old this year and producing 1/3 more power than when it was originally installed. Jump cut to 40:10 - 40:23 It generates an average of $200,000 a year and the power that it generates is more than the total amount of energy that is consumed by town in a year. Jump cut 40:32 - 40:42 However the town is on the grid and the hydro-electric plant is on the grid and is selling power to the utility. After nearly three decades of ownership, Diamond has put the hydro mill and an adjoining commercial building with 24,000 square feet of space on the market. Charlie at 48:18 to 48:25 Because of the long span that is usually involved in finding this type of buyer, I am reducing the price. An appraisal Diamond commissioned in June of 2001 valued the property at three million fifty thousand dollars. However, his asking price is 1.8 million dollars. And, wait, there's more… Sot - Charlie and Theresa walking on River Bank 1:36:59 to 1:37:09 Tell me where the 21 acres of land are located. There are six acres on the east side and 15 acres on the other side. Included in the asking price are twenty-one acres of land located along the banks of the Amonousic River and a one hundred and twenty year old house overlooking the property. Go to 57:10 to 57:30 Basically, I want this property to be in the hands of another person that can carry this forward with the potential that it has to benefit the town. Diamond says that Bath's potential to go forward lies in the strength of it's past. And there is convincing evidence that he is right. Standup - 1:23:17 to 1:23:35 tlk standing on hydro in front of bridge: This 400 foot long covered bridge is adjacent to Charlie Diamond's hydro plant and it brings thousands of visitors to the area, particularly during foliage season. The bridge was built in 1832 and it's the oldest functioning covered bridge in the United States of America. Another strong drawing card is the Bath Brick Store, the oldest general store in America, located just a few hundred feet from Diamond's property. Nats - 00:03:39 - snow mobiler riding down tracks Ray - 23:16 And now of course we've got plenty of snow, we welcome people in the northern part of the state of NH. Bath is among the 98 towns in District one represented by Executive Councilor Ray Burton, and, it is also the place that he calls home. He agrees with Charlie Diamond, Bath has already established itself as a great place to visit. 20:13 - 20:29 Its not unusual to see during the fishing season many people using the multiple use trail and Charlie Diamond's pond that he backs up here using the of course the authorized hydro dam facility to have a great place to fish. And even though Bath has fewer than 600 voters, Burton is not the only politician you might see walking the streets of Bath. 26:15 - 26:36 I have seen George Bush roam through town here, both George Senior and George Junior, Lamar Alexander when he was running for president made a stop here. I don't know that Bill Clinton did but he should have. So there are a lot of people who come through here. Jump cut to 26:43 - 26:55 They may be on there way to somewhere else but they always make a point to stop at the Bath Brick Store, maybe walk down the bridge and get a little feeling of what rural NH and rural America is all about. Through a master planning process, the citizens of Bath created an historic district and approved site plans for a museum and educational center that could be located on Diamond's property at the base of the covered bridge. Charlie at 1:05:51 to 1:06:07 Anything that comes out of this is going to bring this town forward into a new era of prosperity with the focus on the those things that will preserve the history and the things that everyone loves do dearly and feels so passionately about. The key to all of this Diamond says, is the right person. Charlie at 58: 43 - 58:57 I don't think its going to be so much a matter money as it is a matter of the person's passion and interest. I'll make it happen, I'll make it happen for the right person. So far, there have been two interested parties. Neither have followed through. Diamond is hoping that sooner or later, someone will come along and make a bid for his property, the town and its future. From Bath, I'm Theresa Kennett for NH Outlook |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - It's bug night. What the insect world tells us about the health of our neighborhoods. Plus, we'll look at the great debate of genetic engineering. through a program called Just Food. |
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That's it for this edition of our program. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, I'm Richard Ager. Thanks for joining us. We'll see you next time on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. A town for sale in the North Country. Own a piece of Bath and state history. Tonight at 10 only on NH Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. What the insect world tells us about the health of our neighborhoods. It's bug night. Tonight at 10. Only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. What the insect world tells us about the health of our neighborhoods. It's bug night. Tonight at 10. Only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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If you would like to know more about Charlie Diamond's property, visit his web site at www.togo.to/hydro.com or call 603-747-2200. |
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The Bush administration is asking Senator Bob Smith to support drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. But Smith - who has opposed that oil exploration in the past - says the administration's latest proposal to reduce the acreage available for drilling has not changed his mind. Democrats have said they will block any legislation that allows drilling in the refuge. |
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Last year, the New Hampshire state police crime lab processed evidence in more than 7 thousand cases. From fingerprints to d-n-a evidence, the lab is responsible for analyzing all kinds of evidence in search of clues to solve crimes. Ally McNair recently got a chance to tour the facility. |
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Tim says since the OJ Simpson trial and the hit series C-S-I , he's seen a greater interest from the public when it comes to forensic lab work. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:2/27/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 5:16 min In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included a profile of the small town of Bath located on the banks of the Amonousic River. It is a place that is planning its future by trying to preserve its past through a unique business opportunity that could shape the town's future. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Theresa Kennett NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Charlie Diamond\Mill Owner Ray Burton\Executive Council District 1 |