Newscast: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 8:35 a.m.
(10/13/12)Newscast: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 8:35 a.m.
Dalai Lama Speaks To Nearly 3,000 At Middlebury College
(10/12/12)The
Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibet, took a message for young people to Middlebury College on Friday. He
told young people that this was their century and urged them to make it one of
peace, which he said can only come through educating the heart to learn
generosity and compassion.
Newscast: Friday, October 12, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
(10/12/12)Newscast: Friday, October 12, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
Senate Candidates Trade Accusations, Fiery Rhetoric
(10/12/12)The U.S. Senate race between independent Senator Bernie Sanders and
Republican challenger John MacGovern is lopsided in terms of
name-recognition and campaign finances, but you wouldn't know that from
the tone of their debate Friday.
Protesters Voice Opposition To Big Wind Projects
(10/12/12)About 200 people gathered on
the Statehouse lawn on Friday to voice their opposition to large-scale wind
projects. The demonstrators prepared a
symbolic "certificate of public harm" to give to the Vermont Public Service
Board which has issued permits for wind projects in Sheffield, Lowell, Georgia
and Deerfield.
Shumlin's E. Montpelier Land Deal Examined
(10/12/12)It was widely reported last week that Governor Peter Shumlin walked out of a press conference because he was upset about reporter's questions regarding a private land deal. And that deal apparently got more complicated this week.
Newscast: Friday, October 12, 2012, 7:34 a.m.
(10/12/12)Newscast: Friday, October 12, 2012, 7:34 a.m.
Job Help Still Available For Vets With Brain Injuries
(10/12/12)It's estimated one in five veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq suffers from traumatic brain injury, also known as TBI. Two years ago Vermont received a $951,000 grant to help veterans suffering from TBI find jobs. But to date only a handful of vets have taken advantage of the program. The reasons for this illustrate the challenges facing service providers and vets with brain injuries.
Justice Department Sues Vermont Over Late Ballots
(10/12/12)The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of Vermont and Secretary of State Jim Condos.
Plea Deal Reached In Texting While Driving Case
(10/12/12)The
trial of a Colchester woman who's charged with hitting a pedestrian with her
car while texting has ended with a plea deal.
Dalai Lama Visiting Vermont
Middlebury, Vt. (10/12/12)The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists is visiting Vermont for two days of appearances at Middlebury College.
Newscast: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
(10/11/12)Newscast: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
Brock Hits Shumlin On Time Out Of State
(10/11/12)Republican gubernatorial
challenger Randy Brock says Gov. Peter Shumlin has spent too much time away
from Montpelier. But Shumlin's campaign says many
of those trips were for official business.
NH Clerks Brace For Long Lines As Students Register To Vote
(10/11/12)Town
clerks are gearing up for election day. But along the Connecticut River, the time it takes to vote may depend on where you
live. That's because, unlike Vermont, New Hampshire is phasing in a new law that will require voters to show a photo ID.
Liberal Super PAC Puts Money Into Treasurer Race
(10/11/12)A
liberal super PAC is throwing support and money behind State Treasurer Beth
Pearce. Pearce
faces a challenge from Republican Wendy Wilton, who is the Rutland city treasurer.
Brattleboro Literary Festival Gets Underway
(10/11/12)This weekend is the 10th annual Brattleboro Literary Festival, which takes place in venues around the city. The
three-day event features, discussions, panel events, and readings by nearly 40
authors.
Getting Books Into The Hands Of Kids
(10/11/12)Newbury Elementary
School is one of three in Vermont and three in New Hampshire that are getting
a lot of free books, and other pro-literacy programs, from a Vermont non-profit
called the Children's Literacy Foundation.
Event Aims To Build A "Killer App" For The State
(10/11/12)The Vermont Hackathon is an event where friends and complete strangers join forces to create a digital app that benefits a community. Last year's winner John Pile explains what the competition is all about.
Newscast: Thursday October 11, 2012, 12:04 p.m.
(10/11/12)Newscast: Thursday October 11, 2012, 12:04 p.m.
Newscast: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 7:34 a.m.
(10/11/12)Newscast: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 7:34 a.m.
School Board Resolves To Oppose Methadone Clinic
South Burlington, Vt. (10/11/12)The South Burlington School Board has unanimously approved a resolution opposing the location of a methadone clinic near the city's schools.
Prosecution Rests In Texting Trial
(10/11/12)The prosecution has rested in the case of a
19-year-old woman who's charged with hitting a pedestrian with her car while
texting and driving.
Passenger Rail On Record Breaking Track
(10/11/12)And, Amtrak is setting new ridership records, nationwide and in Vermont.
Teens Busted For Glass Breaking Spree
St. Albans, Vt. (10/11/12)Three teenagers are facing juvenile charges after allegedly going on a glass-smashing vandalism spree in St. Albans.
Woman Sentenced For Buying Horses With Development Loans
(10/11/12)A Hubbardton woman has been sentenced to nearly
two years in prison after being convicted of defrauding two Vermont development corporations and two banks.
New Warming Shelter For Bellows Falls Homeless
(10/11/12)The Bellows Falls Warming Shelter has a new location where local people who are homeless can sleep during the cold months.
Newscast: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
(10/10/12)Newscast: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
On Both Sides Of Aisle, Candidates Look To Avoid Partisan Bickering
(10/10/12)Congressman Peter
Welch has
been railing against partisan bickering for nearly his entire term in the U.S. House. And Welch's challenger, Republican Mark Donka, says if elected he would find a way to bypass the
party-line stand-offs on crucial issues like the budget.
How To Pay For Single Payer? The Answer Will Have To Wait
(10/10/12)A provision in Vermont's health care law called on the
Shumlin Administration to identify several ways to finance a single payer
health care system early next year. But the 2013 date was chosen when it seemed that the state might get
a federal waiver to implement a single payer plan in the next few years. Since that possibility now seems
remote, officials say it doesn't make any sense to vote on a plan until
at least 2015.
Analysis: Progressive Party Evolves Over 30-Year History
Burlington, Vt. (10/10/12)On March 4, 1981, Burlington residents awoke to a political shock. Bernie
Sanders, a 39-year-old, tousle-haired radical from New York City had defeated the incumbent Democrat Gordie
Paquette for mayor of the city. And he started a political revolution.
Famed Jewish Composer Reunites With Vermont Mentor
(10/10/12)Famed composer and conductor Michael Isaacson reunites with his mentor, Robert De Cormier, for a concert with Vermont's own Counterpoint.
Days Are Numbered For Two College Oxen
(10/10/12)The
days are numbered for two oxen that have worked the fields at Vermont's Green Mountain College farm for more than a decade.
Newscast: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 7:34 a.m.
(10/10/12)Newscast: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 7:34 a.m.
Rep. Klein Proposing State Land Use Plan
Montpelier, Vt. (10/10/12)East Montpelier Democrat Tony Klein says it's time to bring back an idea from the past. Klein, who chairs the House Natural Resources and Energy Committee, said Vermont needs to consider a statewide land use plan that could spell out where development could go. He pointed out that when the Legislature passed the Act 250 development review law in 1970 it also considered the land use plan.
Two Cited For Shooting Deer Decoy
(10/10/12)Two central Vermont men are facing charges in a deer-poaching case that
sprang from a decoy operation.
Oxen Destined For College Cafeteria
Poultney, Vt. (10/10/12)The days are numbered for two oxen that have
worked the fields at Vermont's Green Mountain College farm for more than a decade.
First Texting Trial Underway
(10/10/12)The trial for a Vermont woman accused of texting while driving and injuring a
pedestrian is now under way.
Earthquake Rumbles Northern Vermont
(10/10/12)"Did you feel it?" That question is being asked across northern Vermont, after a minor earthquake shook the area just after midnight Wednesday.
Foodbank Hit Hard In Federal Cuts
(10/10/12)Senator Bernie Sanders says cuts in a federal
emergency hunger program have resulted in a 50 percent reduction in the food it
supplies the Vermont Foodbank.
College Students Clear To Vote In NH
(10/10/12)In a 3-2
decision, New
Hampshire's
Supreme Court has sided with a lower court judge and left a new voter
registration law on hold.
Burlington Mails Corrected Ballots To Early Voters
Burlington, Vt. (10/10/12)Burlington has mailed corrected city election ballots to 523 voters who asked for absentee ballots or voted early at City Hall.
After Heated Public Debate, Burlington School Board Tackles Diversity
Burlington, VT (10/09/12)The
School Board in Burlington is reviewing a new policy on diversity and
equity and considering a strategic plan to better include ethnic
minorities.
With First Dusting Of Snow, Killington Looks To New Season
(10/09/12)Killington resort got its first dusting of snow this
week and the resorts' new president hopes it's a good omen for the upcoming season.
Vt. Yankee Lawsuit Divides AG Candidates
(10/09/12)The future of the Vermont
Yankee Nuclear Power Plant is emerging as an issue in the race for Attorney
General. While Incumbent Democrat Bill
Sorrell is defending the state's decision to try to close the plant as soon as
possible, his two opponents oppose the strategy for different reasons.
Newscast: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
(10/09/12)Newscast: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
Vt. Colleges And Health Dept. Address Binge Drinking
(10/09/12)The state of Vermont and its colleges and universities are trying to reduce Vermont's higher-than-average rate of binge
drinking among students.
Vermont Town Rebuilds Mini Fenway Destroyed By Flood
Cavendish, Vt. (10/09/12)Tropical Storm Irene destroyed a Windsor County town's Little League field. This month, residents are putting the final touches on
its reconstruction.
Online Program Matches Hunters With Landowners
(10/09/12)A new online program is matching hunters with landowners in an effort to balance the deer herd throughout the state. Scott Darling of the Department of Fish and Wildlife talks with Vermont Edition about how it works, and how it might help protect forests from overbrowsing.
Maple Producers To Weigh In On New Grade Names
(10/09/12)We
all know the highest grade of maple syrup is called "Vermont Fancy." But that's not what other states and Canadian
provinces call their top quality syrup. That's
why, for the first time, a
standardized set of grades is being proposed for producers everywhere.
Newscast: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 7:34 a.m.
(10/09/12)Newscast: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 7:34 a.m.
Texting Trial Underway On Tuesday
(10/09/12)A
jury trial is about to begin for a Vermont woman who's charged with texting while driving and
injuring a pedestrian.
New Hampshire Terror Drills
(10/09/12)A three-day drill involving multiple New Hampshire and federal agencies will test how local, state and
federal authorities deal with possible terrorist attacks.
Haunted Hayride Gone Awry
Benson, Vt. (10/09/12)A man playing a scary character at a haunted
hayride event in Benson has been hospitalized after being struck by a tractor
and wagon carrying revelers.
Grace Potter Streaming For Fair Trade Coffee
(10/09/12)Fans
of Grace Potter will be able to watch her give a concert online as she promotes
fair trade coffee.
School Board Questions Methadone Clinic Permit
South Burlington, Vt. (10/09/12)The South Burlington School Board is appealing a
zoning permit for a methadone clinic near the city's schools.
Police Bullets Hit Man In Suicide Shootout
Middlebury, Vt. (10/09/12)Middlebury police say a man who said he wanted to
commit "suicide by cop," was struck by two bullets fired by police
officers during an extended gunfight.
Newscast: Monday, October 8, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
(10/08/12)Newscast: Monday, October 8, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
State Says Tax Credits Will Spur Downtown Development
Barre, Vt. (10/08/12)The state has awarded $1.8 million in tax credits to help downtown revitalization projects. The Shumlin administration says the credits will support nearly $26 million dollars of building improvements in 17 communities around Vermont
Castleton Considers Ban On Industrial-Scale Wind
Castleton, Vt. (10/08/12)Castleton's Planning Commission is
working on changes to ridgeline zoning regulations. The commission says there's widespread
agreement that commercial development shouldn't be permitted on at least 20 peaks.
Rockingham Receives Additional Funds For Covered Bridge Repairs
Rockingham, Vt. (10/08/12)The Vermont League of Cities and Towns has
delivered additional money to the town of Rockingham for restoring
the historic Bartonsville Bridge, which was destroyed in Tropical Storm
Irene.
Ryan Miller Scores
(10/08/12)Ryan Miller's gig in the popular rock band Guster has kept him busy for most of the past two decades. As the band has slowed down in recent years, Miller has had his eye on a new career as a film composer.
Book Showcases People Of Townshend
(10/08/12)Photographer, Karl Decker, is a photographer who has spent nearly a decade in the homes and gardens of Townshend's residents, learning their stories and taking their portraits. Those photos and stories are now published in a book called "The People of Townshend, Vermont."
AmeriCorps Helping Homeowners Rebuild Post-Irene
Hartford, Vt. (10/08/12)More than a year after Tropical Storm Irene, Randy and Lynda Hart still aren't back home. But they're getting close, thanks to a steady stream of volunteers who've been helping rebuild their house from the foundation up. The Hart's home is among at least 140 still being repaired after last fall's floods.
Newscast: Monday, October 8, 2012, 7:34 a.m.
(10/08/12)Newscast: Monday, October 8, 2012, 7:34 a.m.
Candidates Take Sides On Mountaintop Wind Moratorium
(10/08/12)The Republicans seeking the top two state offices both support a moratorium on large-scale wind tower development in Vermont.
Scott Nearing Final Leg Of Statewide Bike Tour
(10/08/12)A 500-mile, 14-county bicycle tour is giving Vermont's lieutenant governor a new perspective on the state
as he campaigns for a second term. The tour is also providing him plenty of
time to think about the issues.
Standardized Syrup Grades Considered
(10/08/12)Vermont is considering joining with other syrup-producing states and Canadian provinces in adopting a standard grading system for maple syrup.
Dartmouth Student Killed On I-91
Hartford, Vt. (10/08/12)Vermont State Police now say a third vehicle may have hit a Dartmouth College graduate student whose body was found in a travel lane of Interstate 91.
Haunted Highways Spotlights Spooky History
(10/08/12)Tourists can explore Vermont this fall with a few ghostly adventures.
College Binge Drinking Symposium
(10/08/12)The Vermont Department of Health is sponsoring a symposium on binge drinking on college campuses.
GMP Officials Fear Thefts Could Lead To Tragedy
(10/08/12)Officials
at Green Mountain Power say that copper thefts at sub-stations are threatening
the lives of utility workers and the public.
Analysis: New Poll Could Challenge Conventional Campaign Wisdom
(10/06/12)Veteran Journalist Hamilton Davis discusses where the gubernatorial race stands with one month remaining before election day.
Newscast: Saturday, October 6, 2012, 8:35 a.m.
(10/06/12)Newscast: Saturday, October 6, 2012, 8:35 a.m.
Leahy Says He's Working On Deficit Reduction Plan
(10/06/12)Senator Patrick Leahy says
he's working with a bipartisan group of senators to develop a compromise budget
deficit plan that Congress can consider in the lame duck session after the
November election.
Newscast: Friday, October 5, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
(10/05/12)Newscast: Friday, October 5, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
State, Federal Officials Celebrate Rail Line Improvements
Burlington, Vt. (10/05/12)U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Vermont officials took a train trip from White River Junction to Brattleboro on Friday to mark the completion of track repairs. They did it to celebrate one of the first rail projects in the federal government's $8 billion passenger rail stimulus program to be completed.
At UVM, Sulllivan Is Formally Installed As President
Burlington, Vt. (10/05/12)Thomas
Sullivan has been formally installed as the 26th president of the University of Vermont. Sullivan presented his vision of the university's future Friday during
a ceremony at the Ira Allen Chapel on the Burlington campus.
Credit Unions Win Right To Use Words 'Bank' And 'Banking'
(10/05/12)A dispute over the use of words like "bank" and "banking" by the Vermont State Employees Credit Union has been resolved.
Leahy, Shumlin Critique President's Debate Performance
(10/05/12)Leading
Vermont Democrats say they hope President Barack Obama improves his performance
in the presidential debates.
Community Loan Fund Gives $502,000 In Small Business Loans
(10/05/12)Five businesses and organizations were loaned a total of $501,800 by the Vermont Community Loan Fund during the third quarter of 2012.
Voices In The Week's News, October 5, 2012
(10/05/12)Drivers licenses for undocumented migrant farmworkers; allegations in the Treasurer's race turned personal; the health care board reviewed dental work for the basic benefits package; and Rutland mourned the death of teenager Carly Ferro.
Analysis: Policies On Subduing Mentally Ill Scrutinized
(10/05/12)Vermont law enforcement officers have deployed electronic stun guns 50
times in the last 18 months. And 10 of those incidents have involved
people who are mentally ill. VPR's John Dillon examines whether police are
following their policies when they try to subdue individuals who are in
mental health crisis.
Middlebury Man Dies After Confrontation With Police
Middlebury, Vt. (10/05/12)Middlebury police say a local man who had threatened to commit "suicide by cop" is dead after an exchange of gunfire in the Vermont community.
Lock-down Procedure Scrutinized In Hardwick
Hardwick, Vt. (10/05/12)Hardwick public schools went into lock-down mode when a bank robber was on the loose last month. Hardwick Gazette reporter Tommy Gardner wrote about some of the confusion and anger among parents regarding what happened, what the lock-down entailed, and what it meant for the students.
Taser Death Shines Spotlight On Police Stun Gun Use
Special Report: Part Two
(10/05/12)The June death of Thetford resident Macadam Mason has focused new
attention on electronic weapons used by state police. Mason died after
being shot by a state police stun gun. The incident has prompted calls
for more oversight of the state police and changes to their use-of-force
policy.
Newscast: Friday, October 5, 2012, 7:34 a.m.
(10/05/12)Newscast: Friday, October 5, 2012, 7:34 a.m.
Vt. Reviews Lessons From Tropical Storm Irene
(10/05/12)In the months after Tropical Storm Irene the state held listening sessions in dozens of Vermont communities to learn how to improve disaster response and recovery. This week, officials issued a summary of what they heard and a list of recommendations.
VTel Gets FCC Grant To Expand Cell Coverage
(10/05/12)Governor
Peter Shumlin says cellular telephone users in parts of rural Caledonia
and Orange counties will soon see better service. That's thanks
to a $2 million grant from the Federal Communications Commission.
Free Book On Old Lake Champlain Bridge
(10/05/12)A limited number of copies of a free book on the history of the original
Lake Champlain Bridge are being made available to the public.
Shumlin Defensive About Personal Land Buy
(10/05/12)Governor Peter Shumlin is calling a land deal with friends that allowed him to purchase 27 acres in East Montpelier for $35,000 a good deal for everyone involved.
Cruiser Fire Closes I-91
Bradford, Vt. (10/05/12)Vermont
State Police say a trooper acted quickly when his cruiser caught fire on
Interstate 91, in Bradford Thursday.
UVM President To Be Formally Installed
Burlington, Vt. (10/05/12)The
new president of the University of Vermont will be formally installed in a ceremony Friday.
Dignitaries Celebrate Rail Upgrade
Brattleboro, Vt. (10/05/12)U.S.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will join Vermont's top politicians at the Amtrak Train Station
in Brattleboro Friday morning.
New Vt. Commission To Review Energy Projects
(10/04/12)Gov. Peter Shumlin has named
a new commission to consider ways to improve how energy projects are sited and
approved in Vermont. The governor's executive
order follows increasingly contentious debate over large-scale wind projects.
Newscast: Thursday, October 4, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
(10/04/12)Newscast: Thursday, October 4, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
Dental Care Won't Be Covered In Vt. Health Plan
(10/04/12)The Green Mountain Care Board
has voted not to include adult dental services as part of the basic benefit
package that will be offered to Vermonters though the Health Care Exchange in
2014.
Local Circus Comes To Barre Opera House
(10/04/12)"Ruckus - A Cirque Spectacular" comes to the Barre Opera House this weekend. The show is the latest production from Nimble Arts, based in Brattleboro.
Rutland Approves Ban On Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Rutland, VT (10/04/12)Rutland is now the second Vermont community to ban medical marijuana
dispensaries. Rutland's board of aldermen voted unanimously this week
for a
zoning bylaw that precludes dispensaries in the city.