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'You can't live life with regrets.' Jane Kitchel reflects on career in government, politics
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The powerful chair of the Senate appropriations committee and former secretary of human services shocked Vermont's political world last week when she announced that she will not seek reelection.Peter Hirschfeld による
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These volunteers are helping older Vermonters care for their pets
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Older adults have a lot to gain from having pets — from improved physical health to a better quality of life. That’s the motivation behind a volunteer program in Chittenden County called Aging in Place with Pets.Olivia Conti による
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Sounds from a Unified track meet in Londonderry, New Hampshire
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A Unified track team at Hanover High School in New Hampshire brings students of all abilities together.Erica Heilman による
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How campus food pantries meet the hidden needs of Vermont college students
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About one in five students at Vermont’s largest university reported facing food insecurity. That’s in line with the rates among college students across the country.Kennedy Connors による
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It's 'bout time! Green Mountain Roller Derby hits its home rink for the first time since 2020
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The team, established in 2007, is gearing up for a Saturday match up with a New York derby squad. Although they continued practicing and traveling for games across New England for the last few years, this marks the first home match for the Vermont team since the COVID-19 pandemic.Mary Williams Engisch による
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Sports betting is big at Vermont colleges. Students say they’re trying to be cautious
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In the first month of legal sports betting in Vermont, the state made over $1 million. Most of the bets are coming from men under 35.Sam Jefferson による
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In Vermont, there are a handful of vets who will provide at-home euthanasia for pets, but Dr. Bruner is one of two that have practices that focus primarily on end-of-life care, a growing area of veterinary medicine. Vermont Public joined Dr. Bruner on a home euthanasia visit.Erica Heilman による
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Gov. Phil Scott on plans for reelection, property tax rates and bringing balance to the Statehouse
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Gov. Phil Scott announced that he's running for reelection in November. His announcement comes on the heels of a legislative session defined by divides over large-scale issues like spending and taxes.Bob Kinzel による
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Abenaki citizen Mali Obomsawin among Indigenous jazz musicians highlighted in the nation's capital
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Abenaki and other Indigenous perspectives took center stage in the nation’s capital last weekend when the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band headlined the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival at the Kennedy Center.Elodie Reed による
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Inclusive Arts summit centers the importance of rest in fostering creativity
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This year's Arts Access Summit, presented by Inclusive Arts Vermont, hones in on the topic of rest in the disabled arts community.Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston による
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Fewer Vermonters died from opioid overdoses last year, preliminary state data show
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The number of Vermonters who died from opioid overdoses fell last year — the first decrease in five years.Mary Williams Engisch による
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Marlboro family gets artwork back that was taken by the Nazis 84 years ago
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The family of Andy Reichsman, of Marlboro, has been trying to get the seized artwork back for decades. The Croatian government, late last year, returned the valuable paintings and lithographs.Howard Weiss-Tisman による
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From outsider to Senate chair, what Sanders' incumbency means for Vermonters
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Sen. Bernie Sanders announced on May 6 that he will seek reelection to the U.S. Senate. The 82-year-old is hoping to serve a fourth consecutive term.Jenn Jarecki, Nathaniel Wilson による
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New Hampshire author channels grief and honors her mom in one-woman play 'Keeping It Inn'
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New Hampshire author, educator and comic story teller Cindy Pierce likes honesty and, when possible, a healthy splash of humor. So when her 93-year-old mother died in 2019, Pierce channeled her grief into a one-woman show that she hopes will honor her mother's life and resonate with others caring for aging parents.…
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Vermont is planning for a new women’s prison. Critics say it’s too big
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Vermont’s only women's prison is half a century old and in terrible shape. The state has set aside millions for a new facility but construction is years away.Owen Carpenter-Zehe, Community News Service による
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Advocates fear public safety bill could send more Vermont children to prison
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Legislation that's up for a final vote in the Statehouse this week would allow children as young as 16 to be charged as adults for drug trafficking.Peter Hirschfeld による
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Remembering Forest Ranger Robbi Mecus: An Adirondack hero and trans leader
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Adirondack Forest Ranger Robbi Mecus leaves a legacy that includes some of the most heroic search and rescue missions in recent decades.
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Civil rights advocates urge lawmakers to add equal protection clause to Vermont Constitution
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As marginalized populations ponder the future of civil liberties under a U.S. Supreme Court that’s already reversed abortion rights and affirmative action policies, the Legislature is looking to strengthen anti-discrimination laws in Vermont by adding an equal protection clause to the state’s constitution.…
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Capitol Recap: House and Senate divided over new spending, proposed tax increases
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Senate lawmakers have largely rejected proposed tax increases that would have funded more than $100 million in housing and health care initiatives.Peter Hirschfeld による
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Universities and colleges search for ways to reverse the decline in the ranks of male students
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Admissions offices are trying everything from entrepreneurship programs to hunting classes.Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report, Liam Elder-Connors による
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Two Abenaki First Nations are continuing to call for Vermont institutions not to work with state-recognized tribes, and to reconsider the process that led to the state recognizing those groups as Abenaki tribes. Those nations — Odanak and Wôlinak — are receiving a mixed response. 2024-04-02: This story has been updated to more accurately reflect th…
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John Harrison traveled Vermont as a preacher in the 1880s. A racist name in town records preserved his memory. Note: This story contains sensitive material, including racial slurs. Please listen with care.
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Ashley Messier is the co-chair of the Corrections Monitoring Committee in the Vermont Legislature, and she’s the reentry services program manager for Vermont Works for Women. She grew up in Essex with an abusive father and with little money, and she found herself repeating the cycle in early adulthood. This is a story about multigenerational povert…
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Many people don’t want to talk about class, because class differences are the source of cultural division and tension. In this story, Erica talks with old friend Susan Randall, a private investigator based in Vergennes, about the luxuries of growing up upper middle class. "What class are you?" is an occasional series from Vermont Public reporter Er…
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In 2023, around 70% of the total wealth in this country was owned by the top 10% of earners. The lowest 50% of earners only owned 2.5% of the total wealth. In this story, Vermont writer and poet Garrett Keizer, who has written extensively on the history of labor unions, talks about what happens when we address gender and race equity, but we ignore …
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Stephanie Robtoy works as an account manager at Working Fields, a staffing agency that helps people with barriers gain and maintain a job. She grew up in St. Albans in a huge family of Robtoys, some of whom are pretty notorious in town for criminal activity. In this story, Stephanie talks about what it was like to grow up poor, with a last name tha…
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Irfan Sehic and his family fled the war in Bosnia and arrived in Barre when Irfan was 17. He worked a number of jobs, went to college and started his own insurance agency, which he still runs out of his house. And for the last few years, he's been a club soccer coach. Irfan lives with his wife and son in Milton, and in this story, he describes the …
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Who gets to decide who is Abenaki? Vermont’s four state-recognized tribes — and the state recognition law — have different definitions and criteria for what it means to be Indigenous than many Indigenous Nations. In this episode, we look at this disconnect, and lay out what’s at stake, including power, money and authority. This is Chapter Three of …
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After the original group of self-proclaimed Vermont Abenaki failed to gain federal recognition, Vermont lawmakers created a state recognition process of their own. One theory in particular informed the state’s consideration: that Abenaki peoples hid in Vermont to avoid persecution, including statewide eugenics policies. In this episode, we look at …
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Two Abenaki First Nations in Canada contest the legitimacy of the four groups recognized by the state of Vermont as Abenaki tribes. This is a dispute that goes back at least two decades, and has gained more prominence in recent years. In this episode, we trace Abenaki history up to 2003, when Odanak First Nation first denounced Vermont groups claim…
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The hotline that helps immigrant dairy farmworkers
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University of Virginia researchers say the complaint line run by the grassroots workers’ rights program Milk With Dignity improves conditions for both farmworkers and farm owners. But the program currently only covers one-fifth of Vermont’s dairy industry. Read more from Vermont Public's Elodie Reed.…
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Giuliano Cecchinelli is part of a long legacy of Italian stone carvers in Barre, craftsmen whose skill transformed an industry and made the small central Vermont town the “Granite Capital of the World.” In the early 20th century, Barre was a booming industry town. Thousands of workers spent their days making monuments. The railroad chugged into tow…
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How the events of last year changed Vermont schools and law enforcement. Also - where's Jack?
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How do you know if a young person is plotting a school massacre? And what do you do then?
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How a Republican governor who had been rated "A" by the NRA decided that Vermont, one of the most gun-friendly states in the nation, needed gun control laws.
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When does planning a school shooting become attempted murder? The question went all the way to the Vermont Supreme Court.
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Part 1: The Shooting That Didn’t Happen [JOLTED]
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Jack Sawyer’s journal contained a startling confession. It landed him in jail, and sent shockwaves through the state of Vermont.
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Who is Jack Sawyer, and why did he want to kill his former classmates?
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Coming September 6 from Vermont Public Radio.
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