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Next on New Hamsphire Outlook. Legislatures ax all taxes. in a week that saw a budget with no way to fund it. Journalists from around the state joins us for a lively discussion. |
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Here's a look at some of the stories making headlines today. |
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Supreme Court Chief Justice David Brock committed serious judicial violations. That was the finding of the Judicial Conduct Committee which were handed down its decision today. The committee was investigating the adminstation of the court by the cheif justice and how the court dealt with behavior by former Justice Stephen Thayer. The JCC stated. "The committee finds that the distinctive status accorded the office of the Chief Justice carries with it an extraordinary responsibility of leadership and accountability, not always satisfied during the recent past." The JCC recommended the Chief Justice be admonished. Brock accepted the decision and in a press release said. "The last year has been a very stressful and very difficult one for me, my wife, my family and the entire judicial branch of government. The time has come to put this matter behind me so that I can continue to devote my full energy and attention to the critical work of the court." Brock was impeached by the New Hampshire House last year and was later aquitted in a trial by the New Hampshire State Senate. |
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Plans for a memorial service have been made for Former Governor Mel Thomson. Thompson who served as Governor of New Hampshire for three terms in the 1970s died at his home in Orford yesterday. He was known as a flamboyant conservative was one of the foremost supporters of the Seabarook Nuclear power plant. Thomson's family will hold a private funeral. A public memorial service has been scheduled at the Statehouse, Friday April 27th at the statehouse in Concord in Representatives Hall. |
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People planning to take the new ferry service from Portsmouth to Provincetown will be disappointed. The company which was scheduled to begin service begin May 4, says it was unable to finalize its agreement with the New Hampshire Port Authority. According to Boston Harbor Cruises the door is still open for future negotiations. |
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Graton County is one of six locations nationwide receiving one million dollars in funds for a pilot project to look at domestic violence and child abuse. Officials hope to develop a set of procedures that will be used nationally.The County was chosen for its rural nature and for its high number of dommestic violence and child abuse cases. |
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High school students interested in engineering got a treat today. The Engineering department at the University of New Hampshire gave a sampling of several college level projects as part of Project Lead the Way, a national program designed to help high schoolers decide whether to study engineering in college. |
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One of the most exciting displays was the award winning moon buggy. Organizers of the event hope that this program will grow and encourage more New Hampshire high school students to enter the field of engineering. |
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Turning now to the weekend forecast. Brian Post has the picture from the Mount Washington Observatory. |
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Finally tonight, we want to let you know about an event happening this weekend. The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance presents the New Hampshire Old House and Barn Exposition. If you or anyone you know needs some advice or tips on restoration, the Expo is the place to be. |
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The House and Barn Expo takes place this Saturday and Sunday at the Manchester Armory. Doors are open from 9 to 5. For more information, call 224-2281 or online: nhpreservation-dot-org. |
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That's all for this edition of Outlook tonight. Thanks for joining us. |
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Thanks to our founding sponsors who have provided major funding for the production of New Hampshire Outlook: New Hampshire Charitable Foundadtion Public Service of New Hampshire Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust Putnam Foundation Stratford Foundation |
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The weather is becoming warmer but experts don't expect NH's largest lake to be ice free any time soon. In some areas as much as seventeen inches of ice remain. Ice-out on Lake Winnipesaukee marks the date when the ice has cleared enough to allow the M-S Mount Washington to reach all of its ports of call. Ice out predictions range from May first to May seventh this year. The latest was May 12th, 1888, the first year that records were kept. |
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While the media attention was focused on the NH House this week, the Senate was busy as well. It gave preliminary approval to a bill which would provide cash incentives for communities to build more affordable houses and apartment complexes. Participating communities would receive a larger share of the rooms and meals tax revenue that is returned to them each year. The bill now goes to the Senate Finance Committee. |
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Coming up Monday on NH Outlook. Alan Greenspan warns that investors need to know more about the enw world of finance and economics. How much do you know? We'll test your Financial IQ. |