Mr. RUONALA: We were impressed with the fact that so many of the candidates did come to New Hampshire and to Milford to be seen.

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C. to New York City via Milford, CT.

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In many ways, Milford is emblematic of New Hampshire: It traditionally votes Republican, but has many independent voters, or "undeclared voters, " as they're called in New Hampshire.

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Milford Haven Port Authority is to face new legal action over the Sea Empress disaster.

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But snowfall counts were actually higher elsewhere in the New England region, with 38 inches of snow in Milford, CT the deepest we have seen reported.

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We have two reports starting in New Hampshire, where NPR's David Greene attended the parade in Milford.

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Fortunately, most of the time spent walking the Milford Track--a four-day, 33.5-mile walk on New Zealand's South Island--involves more marveling than worrying about the surroundings.

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While the owners upgraded the Milford rooms and common areas, the sharp jump in the hotel's price shows how demand for New York lodging in popular neighborhoods has been rising.

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