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My Vermont

Audio and transcript of the My Vermont essays plus Vermont Edition coverage.

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VPR and NPR on your Phone

Get the latest updates from VPR and NPR news on your phone or Mobile device.

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Vermont Edition

Vermont Edition brings you news and conversation about issues affecting your life - plus a bit of the unexpected.

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Plant-A-Tree and the Global ReLeaf Campaign

Learn more about our partnership to plant-a-tree with American Forests.

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Join VPR at Fenway Park!

Unite your love for VPR and the Red Sox with a VPR trip to Fenway Park to see the Boston Red Sox play the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, July 12th.

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Celtic Music Tour of Ireland

Join VPR and All the Traditions host Robert Resnik for a musical tour of Ireland, September 4-15, 2008.

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Commentary Series

Explore the archive of Commentaries by many of your favorite Vermonters.

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7:55am and 5:55pm Weekdays

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Betty Smith-Mastaler

Producer, VPR Commentary Series/Reporter

Betty is a VPR veteran. She was VPR's first full time employee, hired in 1976 to handle a variety of administrative aspects. Once the station began broadcasting in 1977, she also served as an on-air host.

Comfortable both on-air and behind the scenes, Betty produces the VPR commentary series and reports on cultural events across the region. She's based in VPR's Norwich studio.

Prior to joining VPR, Betty was a local AM radio personality and actress.

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