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Next on New Hampshire Outlook tonight. Power consumption hits record levels. Utlities issue a Power Watch. Find out what it means to you. Plus the thrill and challenge of adopting wild horses. And new rules for fishing in the state. |
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Good Evening. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. |
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With today's temperatures climbing past the ninety degree mark for the third day around the state- we are officially in a heat wave. And that has put a strain on our power supply. A Power Watch has been declared for the second day in a row. Earlier I spoke with Martin Murray of Public Service Company of New Hampshire. to find out what it means. |
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New census numbers show that New Hampshire's prison population has grown by 74 percent in the last decade. The prison population began climbing in the 1980s. That's when the Legislature passed truth-in-sentencing laws. And the numbers show that blacks, Hispanics and American Indians are in the state's prisons and jails disproportionate to their overall numbers in the state. |
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The Census also showed some interesting numbers on family dynamics. More than ten thousand children live in homes headed by grandparents. That's an increase of nearly 34 percent from 1990 according to new census figures. Groups including A-A-R-P hope the information persuades lawmakers to approve more financial assistance for grandparents who find themselves being parents once again. |
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New Hampshire is one of seven states that was honored today for its efforts to put kids first. Awards go to states with initiatives to preserve family structure and protect children during divorces. The non profit Children's Rights Council says Connecticut leads the list of hnorees for the second year in a row. That state requires separated and divorced parents to participate in programs to learn what a family break-up does to children. |
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Horse lovers will have a unique opportunity here in New Hampshire this weekend. The federal government is bringing close to thirty wild horses from out west to Somersworth New Hampshire, so they can be adopted. Recently we had a chance to talk to two people who know first-hand the joys and frustrations of owning a wild horse. |
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On Friday Horse Trainer David Scay will give a seminar on working with wild horses.On Saturday, The Wild Horse & Wild Burro Adoption will take place from 8 to 5. Both events take place at the Hilltop Equestrian Center. For more information you can call 800-293-1781 or log on to wild-horse-and-burro-dot-b-l-m-dot-gov. |
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***BUSINESS BUMP*** ****STOP**** |
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News that OPEC has agreed to new production cutbacks gave oil stocks a boost -- which in turn contributed to a rally on Wall Street. All of the major market indexes were up today. |
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The Dow closed up over 164 points. The Nasdaq composite ended the day with a 25 point gain. And the S-and-P 500 was up over 18 points at the end of trading today. |
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Here's a look at stocks of interest to New Hampshire investors. Cabletron was down a dollar and 31 cents a share. Shares of Chubb were up a dollar ten cents. Oracle closed up one dollar and 8 cents. Raytheon stock had a 25 cent gain. And Teradyne was down 47 cents a share. |
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Governor Jeanne Shaheen says she is doing what she can to support a struggling Berlin pulp and paper mill, but she doesn't feel the state should get involved in the company's financial affairs. Shaheen says she continues to talk with officials from Pulp and Paper of America to show support but in the end, Shaheen says it will be up to the mill to rebound on its own. Shaheen says the state has also been talking with officials in Berlin and Gorham to discuss the impact the mill's troubles have had on both communities. |
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A Portsmouth software firm says it has laid off an undisclosed number of people because of the economic slowdown. The global company Tecnomatix-Unicamis is headquartered at Pease International Tradeport. It makes software for the electronics industry. The company employs about 80 people at its offices in Portsmouth and Nashua. |
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New Hampshire's long time defense contractor, doesn't exist in name anymore, but this week the company is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Sanders recently became a part of B-A-E Systems North America. Its Nashua division is celebrating the anniversary with several events, culminating in a Nashua Pride baseball game and fireworks display on Saturday. Defense contractor Sanders essentially created Nashua's high-tech business sector. It hired thousands of workers over the years, and drew other companies to the area. The Nashua operation has more than four-thousand employees. Recently we had the chance to meet and talk to Mort Goulder one of the original founders of Sanders - who these days is an angel investor with a group known as the Breakfast Club. Mort lives right here in southern New Hampshire. |
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***WX BUMP MUSIC*** |
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A few minutes ago we told you about the New England Power Watch and calls for conservation of energy. Demand has hit record levels. But it looks like we'll be able to turn off the fans and air conditioners soon. Charlie Lopresti has the details from the top of Mount Washington. |
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CG:WEATHER\Mount Washington Observatory\Today on the Summit\Temperature: 53 degrees\Wind: West at 31 mph\Weather:In the clouds\Visibility: 100 feet CG:WEATHER\Tonight\North\Mostly cloudy, chance of shower\\Winds: NW shifting N 5 to 10 mph\Lows: 50 to 55 CG:WEATHER\Tonight\South\Chance of isolated shower\Otherwise mostly cloudy\Winds: NW shifting N 5 to 10 mph\Lows: 55 to 60 degrees CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow\North\Partly sunny\Highs: 70 to 75 degrees\Winds: Northwest 5 to 10 mph\ CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow\South\Chance of morning shower\Then becoming partly sunny\Highs: 70 to 75 degrees\Winds: Northwest 5 to 10 mph\ |
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In an attempt to better manage the state's inland fisheries, the New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game is proposing several new fishing regulations. The new rules would affect certain lakes and ponds, as well as all interstate waters. Recently, I discussed the proposed changes with Fish and Game official Steve Perry. |
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The Public Hearing on rule changes is set for July 31st at 7:30pm at Fish and Game Headquarters in Concord. For more information, call 603-271-3211. |
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Tomorrow on New Hampshire Outlook - Catch a wave with Gus as the granite state man surfs for a cure for diabetes. |
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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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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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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Catch a wave with Gus as the granite state man surfs for a cure for Diabetes. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. The thrill and challenge of adopting a wild horse. Here at 11:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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DATE:7/25/01 TOPIC: In an attempt to better manage the state's inland fisheries, the New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game is proposing several new fishing regulations. The new rules would affect certain lakes and ponds, as well as all interstate waters. Recently, I discussed the proposed changes with Fish and Game official Steve Perry. SEGMENT LENGTH:4:57 NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Fish and Game official Steve Perry. |
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DATE:7/25/01 TOPIC:Horse lovers will have a unique opportunity here in New Hampshire this weekend. The federal government is bringing close to thirty wild horses from out west to Somersworth New Hampshire, so they can be adopted. Recently we had a chance to talk to two people who know first-hand the joys and frustrations of owning a wild horse. SEGMENT LENGTH: 5:24 NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Susan Booth\Horse Owner Henry Bisson\U.S. Bureau of Land Management John Booth\Horse Owner |
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