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News and conversation about issues affecting Vermonters, hosted by Jane Lindholm and Bob Kinzel . Together, we consider the context of current events with the people who make our region buzz.
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Debates over school funding and education leadership continue in Vermont
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From hotly contested school budgets to debates over the taxes that fund our education system, it’s been an eventful school year in Vermont.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro
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Welcoming in the summer solstice by honoring the light and the dark
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The summer solstice is an opportunity to mark the passing of time.By Mitch Wertlieb, Andrea Laurion
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Creemees for you and your dog! What's trending in Vermont this month
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Seven Days food editor Melissa Pasanen talks creemees to beat the heat, plus the hottest food news in our region.By Mitch Wertlieb, Andrea Laurion
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Vermont Green FC kicks off their first women's exhibition game
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Fans of the soccer team have been filling Virtue Field, with attendance growing over the last three seasons. Their upcoming women’s exhibition game this Saturday may be their highest attended yet.By Mitch Wertlieb, Andrea Laurion
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SunCommon's parent company files for bankruptcy— what's next?
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iSun, the parent company of the solar panel maker SunCommon, has filed for bankruptcy. A finance professor explains what led to it and what's next.By Mitch Wertlieb, Daniela Fierro
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What does this year's veto session look like?
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Governor Phil Scott has vetoed eight bills this legislative session. If Democratic lawmakers want to override those vetoes, they’ll need a two-thirds supermajority of lawmakers.By Mitch Wertlieb, Daniela Fierro
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Vermont theaters strengthen community bonds to overcome financial barriers
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Local theaters play an instrumental role in the theater ecosystem in the face of financial hardships.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion, Adiah Gholston
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Sen. Peter Welch discusses the one-year anniversary of the flooding
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Vermont's junior senator joined Vermont Edition to discuss flood resiliency, the Rural Recovery Act, and nonprofit theater funding.By Mikaela Lefrak
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New book documents the extraordinary life of food editor Judith Jones
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In "The Editor," Sara Franklin details the accomplishments of legendary editor and part-time Vermonter Judith Jones.By Mikaela Lefrak
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These invasive pests can cause major damage to Vermont woodlands
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Insects like the emerald ash borer and the elm zigzag sawfly have whimsical names, but they are harming forests in our region.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion
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Can Chittenden County's public transit service be improved?
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Brave Little State investigates a listener question about public transportation, and a regional transit planner answers your questions.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro, Sabine Poux
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A peek at Pride events across Vermont including a high heel race in Woodstock
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Woodstock recently kicked off their first weekend-long Pride of Woodstock with a high heel race. Plus, information on upcoming Pride events in our region.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion
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Franklin County residents gather in St. Albans to discuss the economy
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Vermont Public recently convened a panel discussion in Taylor Park in St. Albans on the region's economy.By Mikaela Lefrak
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2024 Discover Jazz Festival brings free performances to Burlington
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Curator Adi Oasis and Flynn curator Jay Wahl discuss what to expect from this year's lineup.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion
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Eye on the Sky: Steve Maleski hands the microphone to new meteorologist Megan Duncan
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Steve Maleski, a meteorologist whose forecasts have helped buoy Eye on the Sky for 40 years, is retiring. And, a new voice — Megan Duncan — will be joining the meteorologists Mark Breen and Lawrence Hayes to keep Vermont Public listeners updated on the weather. Maleski and Duncan joined Vermont Edition host Mikaela Lefrak to reflect on Maleski’s te…
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Retiring Vermont senators Jane Kitchel, Dick McCormack, and Bobby Starr reflect on their long careers
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The retiring senators share memories of their colleagues and reflect on their decades together in the Legislature.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro
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What it's like to spend a week in Vermont's busiest courthouse
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Reporters Liam Elder-Connors and Derek Brouwer share a behind-the-scenes look at their reporting on Vermont's courts backlogs.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro
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Survivors And Witnesses: Vermonters Commemorate The Jewish Holocaust
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Sunday began the annual observance of Yom HaShoah, a day of remembrance for victims and survivors of the Holocaust. In communities around Vermont, people gathered to share their own families' history of escape and survival from the genocide of Jews during World War II.By pdaniels@vpr.net (Patti Daniels)
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Obvious signs of spring can take a while to present themselves here in the north country. Trees are slow to form buds and leaves. Flowers won't be pushing up through the cold ground for a while yet. But one great sign of spring has revealed itself. The birds have returned.By rcengeri@vpr.net (rcengeri)
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100 Days Of Gov. Scott: A Look At What's Been Going On In Vermont Politics
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Neal Goswami, the Vermont Press Bureau chief, spoke to Vermont Edition recently about what's happened during Gov. Phil Scott's first 100 days as governor. Plus, a look at where some legislative issues stand as the end of the session is in sight.By mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone)
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Checking In With Senate President Tim Ashe As Legislative Session Nears A Close
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The end of the 2017 legislative session is on the horizon, but there are still some bills that remain up in the air. Senate President Pro Tempore Tim Ashe joined Vermont Edition on Friday to talk about a range of topics, including the state budget, marijuana legalization, paid family leave, the minimum wage and more.…
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The Kratt Brothers' Vermont Roots And Their Animal Adventures
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The Kratt brothers have introduced kids across the country to a love of animals and nature through a series of wildly popular TV shows, including Kratts' Creatures , Zoboomafoo and now Wild Kratts .By sgalerosen@vpr.net (sgalerosen)
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In billiards tournaments held recently by the Green Mountain American Poolplayers Association, the winners were all women. Liz Ford, owner of the Green Mountain APA and a former professional pool player, spoke to Vermont Edition Wednesday about this feat and the success of women in her sport.By mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone)
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After Threat At Essex High School, An Examination Of Lockdown And Safety Plans
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On April 12, a threat of violence aimed at Essex High School set police into action and the school into lockdown mode. Surrounding schools in Essex Junction took precautions as well and went into lockout mode. On Wednesday , Vermont Edition reviewed what happened last week with individuals from Essex High School and the Essex Police Department, and…
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It's Mud Season. Here's How You Can Protect Vermont's Hiking Trails
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Vermonters may be looking for a chance to explore the great outdoors now that it's springtime, but venturing out on a hike during the mud season could actually cause damage to trails.By mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone)
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The History And Processes Behind Preserved Meats
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Jeff Roberts has written a new book called Salted & Cured: Savoring the Culture, Heritage, and Flavor of America's Preserved Meats . The Montpelier author joined Vermont Edition Tuesday to talk about the history of preserved meats, as well as look at the modern landscape of these foods.By Vermont Edition
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New Report Shows Decline In Vermont's Forest Birds
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The Vermont Center for Ecostudies tracked local forest birds for a 25-year period and has now released an extensive study of the data. One overall finding of this new report was a more than 14 percent decline in the forest bird population in the study areas. Steve Faccio joined Vermont Edition Monday to elaborate on the findings, including a breakd…
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The Debate Over Hydroponic Crops And The Organic Label
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A few hydroponic farmers have successfully gotten the organic label for their crops. But that's not sitting well with some organic farmers, who feel like the label is being co-opted and who argue that organic is actually all about the soil. Monday's Vermont Edition explored this ongoing debate. Guests on the program were Davey Miskell, an organic f…
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Rep. Peter Welch On Foreign Threats, Domestic Issues, And Meeting With Trump
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Congress is on a two-week recess when many members are in their districts to hear from constituents about major issues facing the country. Vermont's sole congressional representative, Democrat Peter Welch, talks with VPR's Bob Kinzel and takes questions from Vermonters.By pdaniels@vpr.net (Patti Daniels)
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Memoirist Nancy Stearns Bercaw Reflects On Alcoholism, Travel and Swimming
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Nancy Stearns Bercaw got sober just about two years ago, and she's just published a memoir called Dryland: One Woman's Swim to Sobriety . The Vermont author spoke to Vermont Edition Thursday about the book, which explores her life, her drinking and her journey to sobriety. A competitive swimmer during her college years, her relationship to her body…
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Vermont Gas Pipeline Finally Completed: A Timeline Of How It Happened
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Vermont Gas Systems announced on Wednesday that it finally completed its natural gas pipeline through Addison County.By mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone)
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What Should Vermont Do About Plastic Bags?
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Reducing the use of plastic bags is the aim of a few efforts going on in Vermont right now. There are bills in the Legislature that call for a ban or a fee on plastic bags, and Brattleboro voted on Town Meeting Day to advise the town's select board to prohibit plastic bags. While the Vermont Retailers and Grocers Association hasn't taken a stand on…
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The EB-5 Scandal Literally Left A Hole In The Newport Community. So What's Next?
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In the wake of the EB-5 scandal that broke a year ago this week, Newport was left with a big hole in the ground where Ariel Quiros and Bill Stenger had planned to build a block of office space, restaurants and other mixed uses. White and Burke is a firm that's been hired to evaluate the "Renaissance Block" that was supposed to be developed with EB-…
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A Recap Of Vermont's EB-5 Scandal, And A Look Ahead
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On Tuesday, Vermont Edition provided a re-examination of the EB-5 scandal that broke a year ago in the Northeast Kingdom, and explained the new developments in the $200 million fraud investigation. Guests on this program included independent investigative reporter Hilary Niles and Department of Financial Regulation Commissioner Michael Pieciak.…
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5 Vermont Political Issues To Keep An Eye On
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After a discussion about the Vermont state budget with VPR's Peter Hirschfeld and the Burlington Free Press' April McCullum, the two reporters also provided insight on five topics in Vermont politics to keep an eye on: a development related to the EB-5 scandal, marijuana legalization, workers' compensation for mental health conditions, ethics legis…
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What's The Deal With Next Year's State Budget?
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A budget for fiscal year 2018 that seems likely to win Gov. Phil Scott's approval has passed the Vermont House with an almost unanimous vote. So how did we get to this point? VPR reporter Peter Hirschfeld and the Burlington Free Press reporter April McCullum both joined Vermont Edition Monday to provide an update on Vermont's state budget, includin…
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'Play Ball!': Vermont Edition's Baseball Show
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The opening week of baseball season means that winter is over (in some places) and that it's time for Vermont Edition 's annual baseball show.By pdaniels@vpr.net (Patti Daniels)
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