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Developer Of Derby Line Wind Project Cancels Turbines

Saturday, 05/26/12 10:23pm The developer of a wind project proposed for Derby Line is pulling the plug on one of two turbines planned for sites on a pair of farms near the Canadian border. 

Newscast: Saturday, May 26, 2012, 8:35 a.m.

Saturday, 05/26/12 9:04am Newscast: Saturday, May 26, 2012, 8:35 a.m.

Montshire Museum Brings "Sonic Sensation" To The Upper Valley

Montshire Museum of Science Director Bob Raiselis says he hopes visitors will open their ears for a new exhibit called
Saturday, 05/26/12 8:30am Want to play a piano without touching any keys? Look for noisy mechanical crickets hidden in cupboards? Maybe even let out an ear-splitting scream without disturbing anyone else? Then you may want to head for the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, for a new exhibit about sound called "Sonic Sensation."

Increase In FEMA Relief To 90 Percent Is A Relief To State, Towns

A bridge washed out on Route 100 in Ludlow during Irene.
Monday, 05/28/12 7:34am This month, the federal government announced that towns would be reimbursed for 90 percent of the damage to municipal property caused by Tropical Storm Irene instead of 75 percent. 

State, Local Officials Come At F-35 From Different Perspectives

An F-35 takes off on a test flight.
Saturday, 05/26/12 9:34am VPR's Mitch Wertlieb talked with retired Middlebury College scientist Eric Davis about the debate over the F-35 fighter jet, and other political issues.

Vt. Cities Seek Pension Solutions

Burlington's City Council holds a budget work session. Vermont's largest city is facing $55 million in pension debt.
Friday, 05/25/12 5:30pm Most Vermont municipalities participate in a statewide retirement program that's nearly fully funded. That's much better than retirement funds are doing for many cities and towns around the country, which have found that they're living beyond their means.

On Memorial Day, Remembering The Fallen

Flags fly over the gravestones of Civil War veterans in the Soldiers Lot at Green Mount Cemetery in Montpelier on Friday.
Friday, 05/25/12 5:50pm Across the state, cities and towns will celebrate Memorial Day this weekend by honoring those who've served in war. One Addison County town will give special attention to those who served in the the current war in Afghanistan.

Vt. Author Is Back With A New Crime Novel

Vermont author Joseph Olshan outside the VPR studios.
Friday, 05/25/12 4:50pm Vermont author Joseph Olshan has a new crime novel called "Cloudland".  The book was inspired by a series of unsolved murders in the Upper Valley beginning in the late 1970's. 

Vt. Hiking Season Starts This Weekend

Friday, 05/25/12 12:04pm Hikers who head out over this long holiday weekend to the Long Trail will find some sections rerouted around Tropical Storm Irene damage. The storm's floods washed out sections of the trail and also destroyed bridges.

Vt. Congressmen Hope To Reauthorize Domestic Violence Bill

Friday, 05/25/12 12:04pm Senator Patrick Leahy and Congressman Peter Welch say they're trying to extend a law that protects women from violence.

Newscast: Friday, May 25, 2012, 12:04 p.m.

Friday, 05/25/12 12:04pm Newscast: Friday, May 25, 2012, 12:04 p.m.
Commentary Series

Coffin: Last Full Measure

Friday, 05/25/12 7:55am Memorial Day is dedicated to all of those who - as Lincoln said - gave their last full measure of devotion. But given that we're observing the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War, Howard Coffin can't help but think of those who lost their lives in that conflict - and the Vermont family that suffered the greatest losses - north or south.

Regional Report: Changes To The H2A Worker Program

Friday, 05/25/12 7:50am Some of the state's poultry, fruit and vegetable farmers are finding it harder to get seasonal workers this year. That's because of changes to the H2A guest visa program.

Newscast: Friday, May 25, 2012, 7:34 a.m.

Friday, 05/25/12 7:34am Newscast: Friday, May 25, 2012, 7:34 a.m.

Senate Confirms Dubie To NORTHCOM Post

In this file photo, Maj. Gen. Michael Dubie thanks lawmakers for the support they have shown Vermont's troops. On Thursday,the Senate confirmed Dubie as the deputy commander of the U.S. Northern Command.
Friday, 05/25/12 6:06am The head of the Vermont National Guard has been confirmed by the Senate to a top post in the U.S. military's homeland defense mission.

Forecasters Applying Lessons Learned From Irene

Friday, 05/25/12 6:06am The director of the National Hurricane Center in Miami says forecasters are trying to apply lessons from Tropical Storm Irene's destruction to their storm preparedness message this year.

Montpelier To Enforce No Trespassing Around Berlin Pond

Montpelier Police Sgt. Neil Martel issues a warning to Stephen Sawyer, left, for trespassing on Berlin Pond in Berlin.
Friday, 05/25/12 6:06am The city of Montpelier says its police department is going to enforce no trespassing orders around the pond that's also the source of its drinking water, despite a Vermont Supreme Court ruling that says the city doesn't have the authority to keep people out.

Sanders Praises Obama Pick For NRC Chair

Friday, 05/25/12 6:06am Senator Bernie Sanders says he's encouraged by President Barack Obama's choice to head the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Student Accused Of Making School Bomb Threats

Friday, 05/25/12 6:06am A high school student has been accused of making two bomb threats at his school, which was evacuated.

Police Say Remains Are Unlikely To Be Missing Woman

Friday, 05/25/12 6:06am A Vermont State Police investigator says it's unlikely that the human remains found at a Northfield construction site are those of a woman who has been missing since 1993.

Newscast: Thursday, May 24, 2012, 5:50 p.m.

Thursday, 05/24/12 5:50pm Newscast: Thursday, May 24, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
Commentary Series

Bittinger: Native American Military Service

Thursday, 05/24/12 5:55pm Cyndy Bittinger has been researching Native American history in Vermont. She says that for Native Americans who know their history - especially concerning events that followed early contact with European settlers - Memorial Day has complex meaning.

State Says Secure Communities Won't Change Bias-Free Policy

Thursday, 05/24/12 5:50pm The federal government has introduced its Secure Communities immigration enforcement policy in Vermont, despite the state's so-called bias-free policing policy.

Vermont Is Rich Territory For Arts, Culture

Thursday, 05/24/12 4:50pm Each week, VPR will turn its attention to the arts and culture in our region, providing insight into topics and trends throughout the state. This week, Neal Charnoff speaks with Alex Aldrich, the Executive Director of the Vermont Arts Council.

Bernadette Peters Receives A Special Gift In Vermont

Thursday, 05/24/12 12:50pm VPR Recording Engineer, Sam Sanders presented Broadway star Bernadette Peters a recording he made of her in 1966.

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NPR HEADLINES

Under Summer Sun, Presidential Race Heats Up

May 27, 8:18am Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Scott Horsley about the aggressive campaigning in recent weeks by both President Obama and Mitt Romney. Both men are focusing on jobs and the economy. Listen to audio »

Military Children Act Out: Performing 'Deployment'

May 27, 8:18am Since 2001, more than 700,000 American children have had one or more parents deployed overseas by the military. Missed birthdays and other milestones become a part of life for military kids who are not always vocal about their feelings. In Grand Forks, N.D., a play called Deployed helped give some of them a voice. Meg Luther Lindholm reports. Listen to audio »

BBC HEADLINES

Outrage grows over Syria massacre

May 27, 6:53am Western nations step up criticism of the Syrian regime over Friday's massacre in Houla, but Damascus denies involvement and blames "terrorists".

Nato strike 'kills Afghan family'

May 27, 5:55am A Nato air strike has killed eight members of a family in the eastern Afghan province of Paktia, according to local officials.