The Vermont Department of Health shares an update on the important role of vaccinations in containing the virus.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro

Last week, the Vermont House passed a bill outlawing untraceable ghost guns. What does that mean for Vermonters?By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro

Green Up Day is around the corner. We learn about grassroots efforts across the state to remove trash from our communities.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro

Vermont herpetologist Jim Andrews shares his knowledge about reptiles and salamanders.By Mikaela Lefrak, Tedra Meyer

Experts share ways to cut down a house's dependence on fossil fuels.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro

Senate President Pro Tem Phil Baruth joins Vermont Edition. Baruth discusses property taxes, Act 250 reform, and Governor Phil Scott’s expected vetoes.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro

Zoie Saunders discusses her views on school choice and her hopes for the future of Vermont’s schools.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion

A recent Brave Little State episode explores the much beloved local gesture.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion

The University of Vermont Cancer Center director explains why colorectal cancer is a growing concern among people under 50 and a survivor of rectal cancer from Essex shares her story.By Mikaela Lefrak, Tedra Meyer

Teachers and counselors at Randolph Union High School share how they're supporting their low-income students, even after graduation.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro

After 86 years and many ups and downs, Goddard College in Plainfield will close at the end of this semester. We reflect on its legacy and history.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion

A regional film festival celebrates movies made in New England and Quebec, from a werewolf horror-comedy to a documentary about weight and body image.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro

Can Vermont make big fossil fuel companies pay for climate change damages? Some Vermont legislators say yes.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion

The solar eclipse has come and gone, leaving many of us starry-eyed and some very tired from long drives home.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro

Lawmakers work to get enough votes to override the governor's veto of a bill that would ban flavored tobacco and vape products.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro

For the annual spring bird show, the Bird Diva answers all your birding questions.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro

Teachers share tips on explaining solar eclipses to children and helping them watch one safely.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion

Sometimes students with dyslexia need extra help in school. Senate bill 204 would guarantee kids between kindergarten and third grade get screened for any learning differences they might have.By Mitch Wertlieb, Daniela Fierro

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)

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)

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)

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.…

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)

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)

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…

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)

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

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…

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…

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)

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…

Vermont Gas Systems announced on Wednesday that it finally completed its natural gas pipeline through Addison County.By mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone)

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…

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-…

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.…

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…

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…

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)