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Kingdom Communities Debate Wind Projects

Large wind energy projects are bringing needed revenue to the Northeast Kingdom but they’re also dividing communities. A tour of three wind projects in the Kingdom shows similar debates over tax benefits, environmental impacts, and the prospect of change to the region’s rural landscape.
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In Gilman, A Family Deals With Changing NEK Economy

The Northeast Kingdom has been hit hard by mill closings and the loss of manufacturing jobs. It’s a place where unemployment is higher, wages are lower and opportunities fewer than the rest of the state. One family has been rolling with the punches as the region’s economy has changed.