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N.H. Backstory

27 Episodes

4 minutes | Jan 6, 2020
Lost 74 addition rejected by Department of Defense
A proposal to add names to the Vietnam Memorial Wall was rejected because the shipwreck occurred outside the designated Vietnam war zone. 
4 minutes | Dec 10, 2019
Native American mascot issue hits close to home
Though Merrimack Valley High School changed its mascot 15 years ago to be represented as lions, "Chief Wahoo" made a reappearance in signage for its 50th anniversary, which ignited conversations about racism and traditions. 
6 minutes | Nov 11, 2019
Monitor shares Veterans Day stories
Ray Duckler shares two local veterans stories in honor of Veterans Day. 
5 minutes | Nov 4, 2019
Mothers come together in tragedy to encourage mental health awareness
Mothers Lori Desmarais and Cherri Thorne believe they lost their children due to a mental health disorder, not domestic violence. 
20 minutes | Aug 16, 2019
Raw Milk Ice Cream: Is It Healthy?
Concord Monitor columnist Ray Duckler sits down with Jill Fudala, a goat farmer from Pittsfield, to talk about ice cream made from raw milk, which is illegal to sell in New Hampshire.
8 minutes | Jul 8, 2019
Remember three important members of the community
Ray Duckler reminisces on three recently deceased members of the community: Tom Friedenberg, Greg Makris and Bill Ahearn. 
10 minutes | Jun 3, 2019
Pittsfield School District struggles with education funding
Ray Duckler talked to students, teachers and administrators about the struggles Pittsfield is facing with school funding. 
18 minutes | May 24, 2019
Arnie's Place sold to a new owner
On May 24, Tom Arnold handed the reins to a long-time employee to take over his ice cream and burger restaurant, a fixture on the Heights for more than 25 years. 
18 minutes | Apr 22, 2019
Pembroke's mass murder no one remembers
In 1906, a Pembroke man killed his mother-in-law, his wife and their five children, before setting his house on fire and killing himself as he was about to be caught. 
10 minutes | Apr 10, 2019
The Backstory talks about a new road ahead
Journalism, in order to survive and thrive, is always changing. Ray Duckler and Geoff Forester discuss a path ahead focuses on local topics and digital platforms. 
50 minutes | Feb 25, 2019
Director shares the backstory of 'Beyond Boobs' documentary
Kristen Vermilyea shares the story of breast reduction, how her boobs shaped her identity and how society objectifies women through their appearance. 
40 minutes | Feb 7, 2019
Homeless in Franklin
A laundromat owner shares her experiences dealing with people who are homeless in Franklin and a local group's efforts to help combat the growing problem. 
27 minutes | Jan 18, 2019
David and Seraphim Afflick are following their dreams in the world of entertainment
David Afflick - an actor - and his wife, Seraphim - a singer - live in New Hampshire and are pursuing their dreams to be professional entertainers with commercials, movie appearances, stage shows and more. 
22 minutes | Dec 3, 2018
The separation of church and state during the holidays
Ray Duckler talks with Jack Shields about his efforts to place a "Bill of Rights Nativity" in Concord's City Plaza as a statement on the religious Nativity located in the same plaza, nearby. 
17 minutes | Dec 3, 2018
An escaped doggie pal met a tragic end
Ray Duckler talks with Cathii Lapierre about her dog, Poppy, who ran out of the house while she was carrying in supplies and was hit by a driver who didn't stop. Poppy died from his injuries. 
23 minutes | Oct 22, 2018
Safiya Wazir, once a refugee from Afghanistan, is now a Concord citizen running for office
Ray Duckler interviews Safiya Wazir, a new American, running for the N.H. House of Representatives for District 17, which covers ward 8 in Concord, the state's capital.  Learn more by reading "Refugee running for state rep looking to make history" and "27-year-old former refugee defeats life-long Concord resident in Democratic primary for state rep."
26 minutes | Sep 19, 2018
Bob Tewksbury threw softly, won big
Bob Tewksbury recently was inducted into the Merrimack Valley High School Hall of Fame. To this former big leaguer, that was a big deal.
30 minutes | Aug 22, 2018
Reflections on the Rev. Robert Wood, a man of God and gay rights
The Rev. Robert Wood, who died this week at age 95, was a giant within the gay rights community 50 and 60 years ago, a man of God who dared fight for gay marriage and anti-discrimination laws long before society was ready. Rejean Blanchette and Bob Paradis, who were married by Rev. Wood five years ago and now live in Deerfield, N.H., share their reflections on the man Wood was. 
7 minutes | Aug 17, 2018
Remembering Concord's past - Part Two
Mary Knee and Jeff Smith share their recollections of growing up in Concord in the 1950s and '60s. 
21 minutes | Aug 17, 2018
Remembering Concord's past - Part One
Mary Knee and Jeff Smith share their recollections of growing up in Concord in the 1950s and '60s. 
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