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Bartlett Says She Wouldn't Support Yankee License
Montpelier, VT (11/06/09)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Susan
Bartlett says there is no compelling reason for the Legislature to extend the
license of the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant.
Large Wind Project Proposed For Lowell Stirs Strong Emotions
Lowell, VT (11/06/09)
A proposal for a large-scale wind energy project
is bringing out strong emotions in the Northeast Kingdom.
Interview: Retired Broadcaster And Author Steve Delaney
(11/06/09)
Steve Delaney's career in broadcast journalism stretches back 50 years. Now, he's written his first work of fiction, called "Kevin-The Last Invisible Vermonter."
Voices in the week's news: November 6, 2009
(11/06/09)
These are some of the voices in this week's news
Artist Makes Rare Public Appearance
(11/06/09)
VPR's Nina Keck talked with Tooker in his home in Hartland about his work.
VT Edition: 2010 Gubernatorial Candidate Susan Bartlett
(11/06/09)
VPR's Bob Kinzel talks with 2010 gubernatorial candidate Susan Bartlett about solutions to
some of the most pressing problems facing the state.
Schools, Businesses Plan For Flu
(11/06/09)
Flu is sweeping through schools and businesses early this year. As VPR's Ross Sneyd reports, some have been forced to close and others are dusting off their contingency plans
Debate Brews Over Moving Primary Date
(11/06/09)
There is a debate over whether to move up the date of next year's primary election.
Museum Pulls Out Of Burlington Plant Redo
Burlington, VT (11/06/09)
A project to redevelop a defunct power plant on Burlington's waterfront has lost a key tenant.
VT Police Solve Dynamite Theft From Quarry
Barre, VT (11/06/09)
State and federal law enforcement officials say they have solved the theft of dynamite from a Bethel rock quarry last year.
Panel Rejects College Merger
Montpelier, VT (11/06/09)
A panel considering the governor's recommendation to consolidate the University of Vermont and Vermont State Colleges is recommending against merging the two institutions.
NY Governor Calls For Special Session
Albany, NY (11/06/09)
Gov. David Paterson is calling the Legislature back to Albany for a special session to cut the budget and possibly vote on legalizing same-sex marriage.
Johnson State Professor Facing Criminal Charges
Johnson, VT (11/06/09)
The animal laboratory at Johnson State College is closed and the professor who ran the lab is on leave and facing criminal charges.
Lawmaker To Draft Bill To Criminalize Fetal Deaths
Bennington, VT (11/06/09)
The chairman of the Vermont Senate Judiciary Committee says he's drafting a bill that would criminalize the untimely deaths of fetuses.
Former US Senate Candidate Stewart Ledbetter Dies
Burlington, VT (11/06/09)
A former U.S. Senate candidate who once served as Vermont's banking and insurance commissioner has died.
Flanagan Won't Face Charges
Burlington, VT (11/06/09)
A prosecutor says state Sen. Edward Flanagan will not face charges over allegations he engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct at a Burlington health club.
VT Commission To Release Draft Of Court Cuts
Montpelier, VT (11/06/09)
A commission tasked with finding $1 million in cuts to the Vermont judiciary has completed a draft report of recommendations.
Sanders Says Climate Change Bill Would Reduce Emissions
Montpelier, VT (11/05/09)
Senator Bernie Sanders is hailing the passage of
a climate change bill by the Senate Environment Committee.
VT Edition: Bernie Sanders
(11/05/09)
Senator Bernie Sanders joins VPR's Bob Kinzel to talk about the healthcare debate, climate change legislation, and the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan.
VT Edition: Reporter's Roundable
(11/05/09)
Reporters Ross Sneyd and John Dillon join VPR's Bob Kinzel to talk about Vermont candidates in the 2010 elections.
Activist to speak in Burlington
Burlington, VT (11/05/09)
Speaking at this year's Peace & Justice Center annual meeting is Paul Kivel, an activist with a background in violence prevention education.
Workers, Employers Take Hit Under Deficit Propoosal
(11/05/09)
Workers - and their employers - will both take a hit under a proposal to fix a looming deficit in the state's unemployment insurance fund.
Judge Orders Lien On Vt Diocese's Investments
Burlington, VT (11/05/09)
A judge has ordered that a lien be placed on a
portion of the investments of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington to cover
a $2.2 million jury award to a former altar boy.
New CEO Appointed For Vt. Health Care System
Bennington, VT (11/05/09)
Southwestern Vermont Health Care in Bennington has a new chief executive officer, after a nationwide search.
NY Independence Party Courts Scozzafava
Albany, NY (11/05/09)
New York's Independence Party is courting the one-time
Republican candidate in the 23rd Congressional District as she completes her
state Assembly term.
Carris Reels Moving Headquarters To Proctor
Proctor, VT (11/05/09)
A Vermont company that makes reels that hold wire, rope, cable and other products is moving its headquarters from Rutland to Proctor.
Many Unvaccinated After Vt's First Open Flu Clinic
Middlebury, VT (11/05/09)
About 100 people were left unvaccinated after they lined up for Vermont's first public swine flu vaccination clinic.
Uncertainty Grows On Vermont Yankee Future
Montpelier, VT (11/05/09)
A key Vermont lawmaker
says he thinks there's still a possibility the Legislature will vote this
coming session on whether to extend the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant's license.
NH Senators Hail Passage Of Unemployment Extension
Concord, NH (11/05/09)
New Hampshire's two senators are hailing Senate passage of a bill that would extend unemployment insurance benefits to workers in every state who are in danger of seeing their benefits run out in the coming weeks.
October Revenue Fell Short Of Projections In NH
Concord, NH (11/05/09)
New figures show revenue collections in New Hampshire for October were about $12 million short of the budget target for the month.
Welch Hails Credit Card Crackdown
Montpelier, VT (11/05/09)
Congressman Peter Welch is hailing House passage of a bill speeding up a crackdown on the credit card industry.
Dean, Douglas Come Down On Opposite Sides Of Health Care Debate
Montpelier, VT (11/04/09)
Former Governor Howard Dean and incumbent
Governor Jim Douglas are playing active roles in the national health care debate.
Former GOP House Leader Says He May Run For Governor
(11/04/09)
A former Republican leader in the Vermont House
says he may get into the race for governor as an independent.
Officials Still Searching For Temporary Bridge Or Ferry Site
(11/04/09)
Transportation officials say they're still looking for sites for a temporary
bridge and a wintertime ferry to serve commuters who used to drive over the Champlain Bridge.
Alzheimer's Expert Gives Advice On Warding Off The Disease
Bennington, VT (11/04/09)
This week, in honor of national Alzheimer's Awareness Month, the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington invited an Alzheimer's expert to talk about what works - and what doesn't - to reduce the risk of the disease.
Maine Voters Reject Same-Sex Marriage Law
(11/04/09)
Maine voters have rejected a state law that would have allowed same-sex couples to marry.
Citizens Financial Group CEO Says It Won't Be Sold
Providence, RI (11/04/09)
The head of Citizens Financial Group says it won't be sold by its parent company, the Royal Bank of Scotland.
NH Legislature Won't Lay Off Or Furlough Workers
Concord, NH (11/04/09)
House Speaker Terie Norelli says New Hampshire's legislative branch won't need to lay off or furlough any workers to comply with a mandate to save money.
Blodgett Corp. To Stay In Burlington Factory
Burlington, VT (11/04/09)
One of Burlington's major manufacturing employers says it is staying in its factory next to Lake Champlain in the city's south end.
VT Man Facing Charges After Theft Of Tour Bus
St. Johnsbury, VT (11/04/09)
The Vermont State Police says a Morrisville man is facing charges after troopers recovered a tour bus that had been reported missing.
Nov. 1 Vermont Yankee Deadline Passes
Montpelier, VT (11/04/09)
Legislative leaders say it will be "very difficult" to vote next year on whether Vermont Yankee's license should be extended after the nuclear plant's owners failed to meet a Nov. 1 deadline set by the Legislature to reach an agreement with the state's utility companies.
Democrat Wins In Heavily GOP Area
Albany, VT (11/04/09)
A battle for control of the Republican message may have cost the party a special election for a northern New York House seat.
Coventry Landfill Energy Project Plays Host
Coventry, VT (11/04/09)
A Vermont landfill energy project is opening up to visitors.
Northeast Learns Lessons From '08 Ice Storm
Jaffrey, NH (11/04/09)
As the cold season returns to the Northeast,
residents, utilities and emergency managers say they're better prepared, thanks
to lessons from the December 2008 ice storm.
ATV Rule To Be Subject Of Statehouse Hearing
Montpelier, VT (11/04/09)
Vermont environmental officials are getting tough questions from lawmakers about rules allowing limited use of all-terrain vehicles on state land.
Interview: Bob Grady On NY's 23rd Congressional District Election Outcome
(11/04/09)
VPR's Mitch Wertlieb talks with Plattsburgh Press Republican editor Bob Grady about the outcome of New York's 23rd Congressional District election.
Dean Says Weak Public Option Would Doom Health Care Overhaul
Montpelier, VT (11/03/09)
Former Governor Howard Dean says he won't
support the final version of health care overhaul if the so-called "public
option" provision is weakened.
Lawmakers Have Tough Questions About ATVs On State Land
Montpelier, VT (11/03/09)
A legislative committee had tough questions for
the state's top environmental official over a proposal that would allow
all-terrain vehicles to cross state land.
Dunne Becomes 4th Democratic Candidate For Governor
(11/03/09)
Matt Dunne of Hartland became the fourth Democrat to enter the governor's race Tuesday.
Research Group Says Vt. Has Lost 15,700 Jobs
(11/03/09)
An advocacy group says there are 15,700
fewer jobs in Vermont now than there were at the start of the recession
Program Aims To Help Students Advance In Math & Science
Putney, VT (11/03/09)
Officials are turning to the research arm of Landmark College in Putney to help retain community college students who may be falling through the cracks.
General Store Fire Labeled "Suspicious"
Putney, VT (11/03/09)
Fire officials in Putney
say the fire that destroyed the Putney General Store overnight is being labeled
suspicious.
NH Revenues $12M Below Projections In Oct.
Concord, NH (11/03/09)
New Hampshire's revenues continue to come in below projections.
ATV Rule To Be Subject Of Statehouse Hearing
(11/03/09)
The use of all-terrain vehicles on state-owned land is up for a hearing before a panel of Vermont lawmakers.
Legislative Leaders Want Study Of Energy Markets
Montpelier, VT (11/03/09)
Vermont's legislative leaders want to launch a study of New England's energy markets.
Free, 24-Hour Ferry Promised
Burlington, VT (11/03/09)
Commuters seeking to
cross Lake Champlain between Addison, Vt., and Crown Point, N.Y., could be
riding a free ferry by the end of the year.
Matt Dunne To Make Gubernatorial Run
Montpelier, VT (11/03/09)
The field of candidates hoping to become Vermont's next governor is getting bigger.
Biden Lends Hand In Upstate NY Congressional Race
Albany, NY (11/03/09)
Vice President Joe Biden spoke at a rally Monday to support Democratic congressional candidate Bill Owens, who is facing third-party Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman in the special House election today .
2 Upstate NY Deaths Linked To H1N1 Flu
Albany, NY (11/03/09)
Health officials in Albany and Warren counties have reported H1N1 flu deaths.
Jury Drawn In Case Of Dog Shooting
Hyde Park, VT (11/03/09)
Jury selection is set to begin in the
case of an Essex, Vt., police officer charged with shooting and killing a
neighbor's dog while off duty.
Boehner Regrets Backing Scozzafava In NY Race
Washington, DC (11/03/09)
The House Republican leader says he regrets that he and other members of his party spent time and money supporting the GOP nominee in a special House election in upstate New York.
Vt's Largest Electric Utility Seeks To Raise Rates
Rutland, VT (11/03/09)
Vermont's largest electric utility is asking for permission to raise its rates by 5.91%.
Closed Slaughterhouse Had Been Cited Twice Before
Montpelier, VT (11/03/09)
A Vermont slaughterhouse ordered closed Friday for alleged inhumane treatment of baby calves had its operating license suspended at least twice earlier this year for similar conduct.
Humane Society Says Federal Inspector May Have Condoned Abuse
Montpelier, VT (11/02/09)
The Humane Society of the United States accuses a federal inspector of condoning alleged
animal abuse at a Grand Isle slaughterhouse that was shut down last week.
VT Edition: Pam Blair's Sons Deploy to Afghanistan
(11/02/09)
Pam Blair's two sons are in the Vermont National Guard and both left last week on a deployment that will take them to Afghanistan. VPR's Steve Zind spoke with her last week about what she's feeling as her sons prepared to leave.
VT Edition: Jon Erickson on the Adirondack Park
(11/02/09)
We talk to Jon Erickson, co-editor of the new book "The Great
Experiment in Conservation: Voices from the Adirondack
Park," about the successes and
failures of this region just across the water.
ATV Land Use Proposal Stirs Up Strong Feelings
Hardwick, VT (11/02/09)
The Douglas Administration's proposal to allow all-terrain vehicles on state land has stirred up strong feelings around the state.
Derby Line Side Streets Closed For Security
Derby Line, VT (11/02/09)
In Derby Line the Department of Homeland Security is closing side streets that have always allowed Vermonters and Canadians to mingle easily.
Lawmaker Wants Monument To NH's Slaves
Concord, NH (11/02/09)
A New Hampshire lawmaker wants the state to acknowledge the role slaves played in its development by creating a monument on or near the capitol's grounds.
VT Catholic Churches Work To Stem Spread Of Flu
Rutland, VT (11/02/09)
Vermont's Roman Catholic church is trying to find ways to let parishioners attend mass without spreading the H1N1 flu.
Putney General Store Destroyed By Fire
Putney, VT (11/02/09)
The Putney General store was destroyed by fire overnight.
NY Ban On Texting While Driving Takes Effect
New York (11/02/09)
Put the BlackBerry away if you're behind the wheel in New York.
VT Federal Judge Hearing Set For Wednesday
Montpelier, VT (11/02/09)
Vermont Judge Christina Reiss, whom President Barack Obama has nominated to the federal bench, is up for a confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
VT Jobless Trust Fund To Meet
Montpelier, VT (11/02/09)
A committee examining ways to prop up Vermont's unemployment insurance fund meets this week in Montpelier, and it's looking for public input.
Storage Issue Settled At VT Yankee
Brattleboro, VT (11/02/09)
A nuclear waste storage issue at Vermont Yankee is closer to being settled.
Press' Role In Democracy Aired In VT.
Montpelier, VT (11/02/09)
An award-winning journalist told a Vermont audience that the downfall of the newspaper industry does not bode well for democracy.
VT To Start Offering H1N1 Flu Vaccine Tuesday
Burlington, VT (11/02/09)
The Vermont Department of Health is poised to start offering public vaccine clinics for the H1N1 flu.
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