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Next on New Hampshire Outlook tonight. A new survey finds a new class of people dealing with the pinch of high housing prices. The middle class is losing ground. Are you ready for winter? Home heating experts take us room by room to show us exactly what we can do to warm up this cold house. |
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Good Evening. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We begin tonight with a summary of state news. |
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A New Hampshire anti-abortion group is taking the state to federal court over campaign ads. Citizens for Life says having to attach the words "political advertising" to its ads restricts the group's message. The lawsuit also objects to the requirement that the group identify itself in connection with so-called issue ads. The state says dropping disclosure requirements would open the door to anonymous groups running inaccurate ads that would be almost impossible to trace. |
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Union representatives for counselors in New Hampshire's juvenile reformatory aren't pleased with the handling of an investigation into alleged abuse. As we reported last night, the state is expanding its inquiry at the Youth Development Center in Manchester due to additional complaints. The State Employees Association says releasing information piecemeal is unfair. Counselors can't respond publicly because abuse investigations are confidential. The union is criticizing leaks to the media and is calling for a fair, impartial and thorough investigation. The Y-D-C houses girls and boys ages 12 to 17 who have been found guilty of crimes that would be felonies or misdemeanors if committed by adults. |
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Republicans will hold a 13 to 11 majority in the next state senate session. Democrat Wayne Presby called off a recount today in the district that covers northern New Hampshire after ten precincts were reviewed. The counting showed the margin between him and former House Speaker Harold Burns narrowed by only a dozen votes. Presby was trying to make up 458 votes. Two Democratic New Hampshire state senators have kept their seats after recounts. Rochester Senator Caroline McCarley's original 285-vote margin over Republican Cliff Newton expanded by two votes. New Castle Democrat Burt Cohen's margin of victory over Wayne Semprini grew even more. |
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New Hampshire scientists are keeping track of a satellite that's monitoring the Earth's forests, urban centers and oceans. The Earth Observing One satellite was launched yesterday to test advanced systems, including a cheaper, lighter and more powerful land imager. The focal point of the research will be New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest. It will be monitored by U-N-H assistant professor Mary Martin and Marie-Louise Smith, a U-S Forest Service ecologist. |
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Moose will be on the loose next week in Concord. On Monday, the governor and other state officials will unveil the state's new conservation license plate. It features a moose standing lakeside, with mountains in the distance. Interested in having the liscense on your vehicle? For the first year, the plates will cost 35 dollars more than normal license plates. The money will be used to conserve land, restore historic buildings, plant wildflowers along the roadsides and help research threatened species. |
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A 15-year-old tenth grader at Merrimack High School has won a national essay contest sponsored by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Bethany Greer beat out about eleven-hundred other contestants in her essay about vegetarianism. Her prize is a turkey made of tofu. |
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That's the news summary. We'll be back with our focus on housing, our ski report and more after the weather. |
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TONIGHT MOSTLY CLOUDY CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS LOW 15 TO 20. TOMORROW MOSTLY SUNNY CONTINUED COLD HIGH AROUND 30. FRIDAY PARTLY CLOUDY CONTINUED COLD HIGH IN THE MID 30s |
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Talk to anyone looking for a place to live right now and chances are they're having a tough time. Even people already in homes or apartments are finding that much of their salary is going towards paying a rent or mortagage. There's a new report out this month that says just about everyone in the state is feeling the pinch. OUT: |
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Several reports have described the state as suffering from "crisis fatigue"- with the education funding crisis and the Crisis in the Supreme court-legislators have had little time to deal with the affordable housing issue. Joining me now to talk more about what's happening here in New Hampshire - Martha Yager, Project Coordinator -" Feeling the Pinch" - The report on Housing and Wages in New Hampshire. Also joining us is Ann Rugg with the Portsmouth Housing Partnership. |
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Thanks for joining me on Outlook! |
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Here's a look at some of the stories making headlines in New Hampshire business. Preserving land and historic properties will be the topic at five public meetings next week. The Land and Community Heritage Investment Program Authority will oversee those meetings.The legislature set aside three million dollars in startup matching grants to support community-based land conservation and historic preservation projects. The program will be administered with revenue from the sale of the new optional conservation license plates. --- Despite some signs that the economy may be slowing - New Hampshire Retailers are upbeat about the holiday shopping season. According to a survey by the Retail Merchants Association of New Hampshire - 70 percent of its members anticipate holiday sales will increase 5 to 10 percent compared to last year. The number one problem facing retailers - finding employees for seasonal help. So you'd like some snow to make your yard more scenic for the holidays? How about a Backyard Blizzard - It's a snowmaking machine designed for home use. The Blizzard is about the size of a wheel barrow, consists of a water pump, an air compressor and a 10-foot tower. When the temperature drop to 25 degrees or lower, the Blizzard works by screwing in a regular garden hose. The catch: The Backyard Blizzard costs $2,995. According to Charles Santry, president of Snow Economics and inventor of the Backyard Blizzard, he's sold a few in New Hampshire, and even some in Arkansas and North Carolina. |
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If you're thinking about trying out the skis or the board for the first time this season - many New Hampshire ski areas will be open with manmade snow. Here's this weekend's ski report. |
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When the temperature drops, the heat turns up. And this winter, it's anyone's guess how much it'll cost to keep our homes warm this winter. We followed New Hampshire State weatherization Technical Manager Andy Gray and energy auditor Dan Girard on an energy audit of an old cold house in Nashua. OUT: |
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Tomorrow on a special Thanksgiving edition of New Hampshire Outlook - The New Hampshire woman responsible for making Thanksgiving a national holiday. Plus Granite State novelist Ernest Hebert brings to life 18th century New Hampshire and the first Americans. And favorite leftovers and other passions of the holiday. |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, thanks for joining us. Stay tuned for NOVA We'll be back tomorrow at 7:30. Good night. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. An intimate interview with Granite State novelist Ernest Hebert. His latest work brings to life 18th century New Hampshire and the first Americans. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight a special edition New Hampshire Outlook. Two financial experts from the popular radio show "Money Matters" join us with the bottom line on preparing for our financial futures. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Monday on New Hampshire Outlook. schools to careers. We'll look at a New Hampshire program that is bridging the gap between theory and practice for thousands of school children. Join us Monday at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Schools to Careers. We'll look at a New Hampshire program that is bridging the gap between theory and practice for thousands of school children. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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avbho -- A 15-year-old tenth grader at Merrimack High School has won a national essay contest sponsored by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Bethany Greer beat out about eleven-hundred other contestants in her essay about vegetarianism. Her prize is a turkey made of tofu. |