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Next on New Hampshire Outlook. Organization day has come and gone for state legislators in Concord. The result - A new Speaker of the House and Senate President. The outgoing Speaker and Senate President share their thoughts on the upcoming session. And how can you keep yout backyard birds happy this winter? We'll have some great advice. |
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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 merger that would create the country's largest utility is one step closer to completion. This afternoon ,The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission voted two-to-one to approve the merger of Northeast Utilities and Consolidated Edison. Northeast Utilities is the parent of Public Service Company of New Hampshire, the state's largest electric utility. One condition of the merger - a study within two years on the effect the new company would have on market share in the industry. |
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New Hampshire has a new legislature and new leadership tonight. Art Klemm is the new Senate President and Gene Chandler is the new house speaker. In just a few minutes - we'll have more details on the day's events at the statehouse. And we'll talk with outgoing House Speaker Donna Sytek and Senate President Beverly Hollingworth about the past year in politics and their predictions for the future. |
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A Republican activist who planned to challenge Steve Doo-pree for leadership of the New Hampshire Republican Party has changed his mind. Concord lawyer Rob Rabuck said a family health issue will keep him from campaigning. But he says he still believes the party needs new leadership. Doo -pree has not formally announced whether he will run again. |
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Chesire County officials are looking at options other than jail for mentally ill people charged with minor crimes. Lawmakers, health providers and law enforcement officers recently travelled to Washington state to check out its Mental Health Court. The system brings together hospitals, police, family members and other courts to provide an alternative to jail for the mentally ill. Participants say they were impressed with what they saw and hope to start similar programs here. |
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A state prison inmate is trying to protect a Dover park that bears his family's name. Thirty-eight-year-old Mark Hilton The Third says plans to expand the Spaulding Turnpike endanger Hilton State Park, which honors the men who founded the first permanent settlement in 1623. A judge rejected Hilton's request. Hilton, who was convicted of rape and kidnapping in 1997, says he thinks the court would take his case more seriously if he wasn't in prison. He plans to ask the court to reconsider its decision. |
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That's the news summary. We'll be back with our focus on the new legislature and more after the weather. |
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TONIGHT INCREASING CLOUDS CHANCE OF SNOW FLURRIES LOWS IN THE SINGLE NUMBERS AND TEENS TOMORROW CLOUDY CHANCE OF SNOW FLURRIES HIGHS IN THE TEENS AND 20s FRIDAY CLOUDY CHANCE OF SNOW HIGHS IN THE TEENS NORTH 20 TO 30 SOUTH |
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Today, the New Hampshire Legislature chose its new leaders. Although there were political races for both House Speaker and Senate President, the atmosphere at the statehouse was one of goodwill. As producer Richard Ager reports, the aura was like that on the opening day of a baseball season, when no one has lost yet. The challenge will be to continue that spirit when debate and decision are the order of the day. |
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Soundup: House tape 1 14:01:00 Track: It is a ritual as old as the republic itself. For the 157th time, the New Hampshire Legislature - the House of Representative and the Senate - organized itself. Soundup: Senate tape 1 13:26:00 Track: The biggest change is in the state senate where Republicans now control 13 of the 24 seats. The new Republican majority chose one of their own to succeed Sen. Bev. Hollingworth as the new Senate President. Bite: 13:37:00 Track: Senator Art Klemm is in his second term in the Senate after serving 10 years in the House. He says the Senate will quickly face some serious issues. Bite; Senate tape 1 14:21:00 interview bite Track: In the House, three candidates ran for speaker. Soundup: House tape 1 14:59:00 "U:nity can be a code word for silence." Track: Representative Alf Jacobsen promised an independent speakership, Representative Peter Burling, a Democrat,promised to reach across party lines. Soundup: But with 256 Republicans controlling the 400 member House, it was Representative Gene Chandler who won the speakership - and an extra 50 dollars on his annual $100 salary. Bite: House tape 2 16:16:00 Track: Peter Burling made the first motion - to place Chandler's remarks in the House Journal. Soundup: House tape 2 16:20:00 |
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Who better to look ahead at the new session of the New Hampshire House and Senate than the two women who've been at the helm. Yesterday, we had a chance to speak with House Speaker Donna Sytek and Senate President Beverly Hollingworth. We asked them for their perpspective on the state of the state. OUT: |
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Here's a look at some of the stories making headlines in New Hampshire business. |
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American Skiing Company - owner of Attitash Bear Peak ski resort - today posted a loss of 24 million dollars in its first quarter. The company typically reports a loss during the first quarter, a time period when there are no skiers. Officials are optimistic for the season ahead - because business during the Thanksgiving weekend was double that of last year. American Skiing is one of the nation's largest ski resort companies. |
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Advanced Internet Recruitment Strategies of Hanover says it has outgrown its current location and purchased a converted farmhouse in Hartford Vermont to serve as its headquarters. The company bills itself as the largest provider of Internet recruitment information services worldwide - teaching companies how to find job candidates hidden within web databases. The company grew from 20 employees last year to 70 this year. It hopes to double its employment in the next two years. |
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Some of New Hampshire's most successful businesses tonight are teaming up with the state's largest Charitable Organization to create a new venture philanthropy initiative. It's called e-cares. And as it's name implies, it's aimed at encouraging philanthropy among the state's high tech community. Much of the networking and fundraising can be done on the internet at www-dot-e-hypen-cares-dot-org. cg= www.e-cares.org |
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On a snowy winter's day, there's nothing more picturesque than looking out the back window and spotting a red cardinal or a blue jay at the feeder. But how do you make sure the birds will stop in your yard - and what helps them stay fueled during the cold weather? We get some advice from Dave Erler - senior naturalist at the Squam Lakes Nature Science Center. |
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Backyard birdfeeding |
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Giving is a natural part of the holiday season. There are dozens of New Hampshire Charities and non-profit organizations that could use your help. Most need money, but others will accept donations of supplies. Here's a wish list and contact information for some of our many helping agencies. |
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HOLIDAY WISH LIST Christmas Baskets Program Dover Police Department 742-4646 Needed: non persihable food items, canned goods, cash donations, volunteers to deliver the baskets ________________________________________ Rochester Fellowship Soup Kitchen 332-7113 Needed: non-perishable food items, toothbrushes, soap, lotion, combs, deodorant, cash donations __________________________________________________________________ Operation Santa Claus Lamprey Health Care Newmarket 659-2494 Ext. 216 needed: unwrapped toys and gifts; knitted items such as socks and mittens; coats, blankets, books, gift certificates, wrapping paper __________________________________________________ Toys for Tots Exeter 474-6371 needed: unwrapped toys for various ages _________________________________________________________________ Barrington Community Food Pantry 664-9007 needed: toys,gifts especially for teens,gift certificates, turkeys, dry goods, fresh fruit and vegetables, cash donations |
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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 Barrage: The World on Stage. We'll be back tomorrow at 7:30. Good night. |
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University of New Hampshire business students spent the last month and a half comparing Concord to Portsmouth's e-coast. The students interviewed workers at ten high-tech companies in Concord to identify the city's strengths and weaknesses. On the plus side for Concord - proximity to the Manchester airport and the family atmosphere. The downside? A lack of places for young, high-tech workers to socialize after work. The students recommended that Concord market the city's central location and draw companies from northern towns with the slogan "Big city resources with a small town feel." |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. from a small grange hall, a short distance from his home in Center Strafford, guitarist Ed Gerhardt shares his gift of music. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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