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Next on New Hampshire Outlook tonight. 'Tis the season for a lot of joy and a lot of stress. Hear from the experts how to cope through the holidays. And come along as a group of runners from Rochester spread a little holiday cheer. |
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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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The New Hampshire Port Authority and its former director - Tom Oref- are under investigation. The State Attorney general's office launched its probe after an audit found thousands of dollars in public funds used for personal uses. The audit also found the Port Authority failed to collect or properly manage millions of dollars in revenue from terminal operations. The State Department of Administrative Services is reviewing the audit and is considering changes at the Port including a possible merger with the more successful Pease Development Authority. |
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Should non-lawyers be allowed to argue in New Hampshire Courtrooms? Today - two ex-wives of former state supreme court justices said the answer should be yes. Judith Thayer and Caroline Douglas told a supreme court committee looking at the issue that some people can't afford or trust licensed attorneys and turn to non-lawyers. The committee says it wants to block people who are not of good character from representing people in court. The rules would require non-lawyers to get written permission from courts before participating in a case. |
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The high speed passenger train service from Boston to Portland is closer to reality tonight. Service begins this spring - and no one wants any accidents. That's why Seacoast Police and railroad officials are conducting a major safety campaign. The safety mission is focusing on schools located within a half mile of the tracks. As we've been reporting, the train will travel at speeds up to 80 miles an hour. It's not only faster, it's quieter and there's concern some people may not hear the trains coming. The trains will cross 14 seacoast community roads. Stops include Exeter, Durham and Dover. |
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If planes and automobiles are more your speed than you'll want to know this - New England governors are looking at ways to ease congestion at airports and roads around the region. At a transportation summit today, an M-I-T researcher said congestion at Logan is reaching near capacity, but he's encouraged to to see the share of passenger traffic rising at regional airports like Manchester. |
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That's the news summary. We'll be back with our focus on Holiday Stress and more after a look at the forecast. |
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TONIGHT CLOUDY WITH SPOTTY OR FREEZING DRIZZLE CLEARING LOW NEAR 20 TOMORROW SUNNY HIGH 30 TO 35 SATURDAY FREEZING RAIN OR SLEET EARLY CHANGING TO RAIN HIGH NEAR 40 |
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The holidays are almost here and a lot of us are knee deep in trying to get ready for them. Are you one of those people who overextends yourself- maybe you try to go to too many parties - visit too many relatives in too many places - you don't get enough sleep - you drink or eat a lot more than you usually do. Well, all these factors can add up to one whopping case of holiday stress. And here to help us try to cope.Judy Bush, Educator with the UNH Cooperative Extension and Dave Worster, Employee Asistance Program at Concord Hospital. |
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Thanks, Dave and Judy for joining me. |
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Holiday Stress Pamphlet UNH Cooperative Extension 1-800-956-1108 |
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Here's a look at some of the stories making headlines in New Hampshire business. |
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New Hampshire's unemployment rate dropped from October to November. The preliminary seasonally adjusted rate for November was one-point-eight percent, compared with two-point-five percent the previous month. In terms of actual unemployed people, the state Department of Employment Security says nearly 12-thousand people were without jobs. |
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Winchester is getting some financial help to rid itself of what's been called an eyesore and economic burden. A 345 thousand dollar federal grant will be used help clean up the former A.C. Lawrence Leather Tannery site. Senator Judd Gregg says the tannery has kept developers and companies from locating there because of dilapidated buildings and contaminated soil. |
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Elderly and disabled residents in Southern New Hampshire may be without a ride to the doctor or grocery store next spring. The Greater Derry and Salem Transportation Council says it's running out of money for its free van service. The council recently lost out on a 13-thousand-dollar grant from a private foundation in Manchester. The group is looking for donations and other grants to continue the service in eleven communities. |
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Every Sunday in Rochester, there's a group of runners who get together and head out on to the roads. Some are training for road races, others simply enjoy the activity and company. This time of year, however, they make a few extra stops along their way. One of those is at the St. Charles Home, a residence for children with families at risk. Not only did they make a stop there - along the way they ran with some of the children from the home. OUT: |
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All over the state, there are lots of special holiday events and crafts fairs happening this weekend. Here's a list of some of them in our weekly calendar. |
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CALENDAR Art For Holiday Giving Robert Levy Gallery Portsmouth 603/431-4230 ___________________________ ePHOTOS 2 EXHIBIT through 12/31/2000 Laconia 603/524-8813 _________________________________ Christmas Tree Cutting Adventure through 12/17 SUGAR HILL 603-823-5522 ________________________________ Horse Drawn Wagon Rides through 12/17 BETHLEHEM 603-444-6228 _________________________ 1930's Toys Exhibit through 12/31 LACONIA 603/524-8813 ________________________________ The Christmas Revels 12/14 - 12/17 HANOVER 603/646-2422 ____________________________ Messiah Concert 2/16 NashuaT 800-639-3101 |
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Tomorrow on New Hampshire Outlook - Journalists from around the state participate in our weekly Roundtable discussion. Join us as we explore the emerging financial crisis of the port of Portsmouth and the end of the presidential marathon. |
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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 Nature. We'll be back tomorrow at 7:30. Good night. |
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The Laconia Finance Committee and the Laconia Motorcycle Rally and Race Week Association have decided not to ask the state for a portion of the Rooms and Meals tax. The City wants to cover some of the expenses incurred during the annual event. Instead, the Association will donate profits made from an observation tower it erects for the event. The city committee is also suggesting vendors' fees be increased in 2002 to help offset costs. |
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Preservation group boosted -- A group that helps New Hampshire and Vermont communities preserve land along the Connecticut River got a boost today. Senator Judd Gregg met with officials of the Connecticut River Partnership Program this morning to announce a 300-thousand-dollar grant. The group provides grants of 500 to five thousand dollars to help communities and local organizations manage the river and shoreline. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Journalists from around the state participate in our weekly Roundtable discussion. Join us as we explore the week in review. We'll talk about the end of election 2000 and the investigation into the Port Authority. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Monday on NH Outlook. The Electoral College chooses our next President. Meet the four people chosen to cast New Hampshire's votes in this historic election. Join us for NH Outlook Monday at 7:30 |
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Tonight on NH Outlook. The Electoral College chooses our next President. Meet the four people chosen to cast New Hampshire's votes in this historic election. Join us for NH Outlook Tonight at 7:30 |