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Anatomy of a potential pandemic

You know your phone number, even your Social Security number. Now you’ll have to learn a new number: H5N1. That number is the serotype of avian influenza, or “bird flu.” While currently attacking migratory fowl, poultry farms and other bird…

N.H. electric customers are not alone

Although recent natural disasters have hardened us to many shocks, the 60 percent increase in electric rates for Unitil’s large industrial and commercial customers was still quite startling. Is this indicative of what is happening in the rest of New…

Music industry sues Concord eatery

The music industry is taking legal action against the Capital Grille in Concord, the latest in a series of lawsuits it has been filing against restaurants and other entertainment venues for letting live performers sing such songs as "Born to…

N.H. building permits remain down

The number of building permits issued so far in 2005 in New Hampshire continues to lag behind last year’s pace. According to data released by the Census Bureau, through the end of September, 5,983 have been issued in the state…

No late fees remain at N.H. Blockbusters

Late fees for past-due video rentals won’t be returning to Blockbuster stores in New Hampshire anytime soon, according to company officials. "Our company stores remain committed to never reinstating late-fees again," Blockbuster spokesperson Randy Hargrove told NHBR Daily. "We believe…

PC Connection sales rise, income drops

Third-quarter net sales were up for Merrimack-based PC Connection Inc., a direct marketer of information technology products and solutions, while net income was down, the company announced Thursday. The quarter, which ended Sept. 30, saw a 5.6 percent increase in…