New England Tourism Hopes Rise Amid Olympics Fears
Northern New England foresees a strong tourist season due to the Bicentennial and Olympics but officials report slower start. Vermont Maine and New Hampshire cite reduced Fourth of July travel and crowded concerns yet note improving bookings and May to September trends. Inns resorts and hotels report mixed outlook with Burlington rates down and some establishments optimistic about fall demand.
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Drug abuse agency joins N H probe into federal funds
National Institute on Drug Abuse joined probes into whether New Hampshire state employees funded with federal money were used for political purposes under Gov. Meldrim Thomson. The agency asked NH to repay federal funds if misused and reviewed actions of former Deputy Director David Randlett hired after Thomson urged job.
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