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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 1h

The statewide drought has made it harder for some dairy farmers to cut enough hay to feed their cows, and for vegetable farmers to keep their plants from getting parched.

Hauling water and hoping for rain: Upper Valley farmers cope with extreme drought

Vermont is in a drought, and the Upper Valley area is seeing some of the worst of it. Farmers there are wondering: Will they have enough water to last them through the winter?

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 2h

For many parents, giving a child their own smartphone is a fraught milestone.

But some are finding ways to avoid its pitfalls and still keep their pre-teens connected to friends. They're getting landlines.

Maine parents say getting an old school landline for kids is revolutionary

What's an easy way to delay getting a smartphone? For these parents, the answer to that riddle is: get a landline.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 2h

As part of the deal approved Tuesday, the union secured a 14.5% wage increase over the next 22 months. The dairy company will also contribute more to retirement and to health insurance.

St. Albans dairy workers ratify a contract, ending strike

The union members secured a contract with higher pay and improved workplace conditions after picketing for nearly two weeks.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 17h

The Senate is expected to take its sixth vote today on stopgap funding bills that would reopen the government, but with deliberations at a standstill, it appears unlikely that will happen.

Welch on the shutdown: 'The political system is not working'

Sen. Peter Welch shares his perspective on the stalemate on Capitol Hill.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 18h

Juan De La Cruz and his family feared the worst when he showed up for a check-in with immigration officials in St. Albans Tuesday. But the Panton resident will be allowed to stay in Vermont while his asylum case is pending.
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Immigration authorities ordered a Panton man to an ICE check-in. 200 friends decided to join him

Juan De La Cruz and his family feared the worst when he showed up for a check-in with immigration officials in St. Albans Tuesday. But the Panton resident will be allowed to stay in Vermont while his ...

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 20h

Vermont is the third club to commit to the USL W League as a founding member, along with a Hartford Athletic expansion side and current W League team AC Connecticut.

Vermont Green announces women's club set to compete in USL W League

The USL W League is the country’s premier pre-professional women’s soccer league. Vermont is the third club to commit as a founding member of the league's new Northeast division.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 23h

Merrimack Station in New Hampshire has been winding down its operations for years. But in September, the company announced it would cease operations of its coal-fired generators.

New England’s last coal plant has stopped operating, according to its owners

Merrimack Station has been winding down its operations for years. But in September, they announced they would cease operations of their coal-fired generators.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 1d

First founded in 1963, Bread and Puppet has been a mainstay of radical political performance, with its annual Fall Circus touring the country for more than fifty years.

Bread and Puppet Theater is still working to 'make the revolution irresistible'

The decades-old radical troupe Bread and Puppet, famed for its protest art including giant puppets, is touring again — mixing circus, politics and bread in a sharply polarized moment.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 1d

"It's an equity issue."

Gov. Phil Scott defended his return-to-office order for state employees in an interview with Vermont Edition on Monday. He also answered questions about the federal government shutdown and immigration enforcement in Vermont.

'It's an equity issue': Gov. Phil Scott defends his return-to-office order

Vermont's governor also answers questions about the federal government shutdown, immigration enforcement and affordability.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 1d

Reporter Nina Keck's relaxing hike in Chittenden on Saturday afternoon took a crazy turn, but thanks to more than three dozen people who stepped up, a potential wildfire was averted.

Vermont's drought is intensifying the fire risk. This reporter saw it firsthand

Because of drought conditions in the state, the Green Mountain National Forest is currently under fire restrictions. That means campfires are only allowed in designated areas, but not everyone is foll...

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 2d

The iconic Burlington venue that fostered a community of diverse artists has closed its doors, despite negotiations to keep the music going.

Nectar's, the Burlington venue that launched Phish, closes on a quiet note after 50 years

Citing economic struggles and downtown construction as contributing factors, the club closed this summer. Community members say its absence leaves a significant gap in Burlington's music scene.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 2d

Pinching, harvesting, overwintering, repotting and sowing in your garden can encourage plant growth before harvest and help certain plants overwinter.

5 essential tasks to carry your garden through early fall

Early fall in the garden means it's time to get certain plants ready to harvest and prep others to overwinter indoors.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 2d

Retired Capt. J.P. Sinclair was at the center of hundreds of major crime investigations over a 31-year career with the Vermont State Police.

J.P. Sinclair reflects on his career investigating crimes in Vermont

Captain J.P. Sinclair was at the center of hundreds of major crime investigations with the Vermont State Police. Here, he talks about it.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 2d

While pet owners in general donate the most frequently to charitable causes, the study found that the non-pet owners donated the highest amounts.

Who's more charitable, dog owners or cat owners? A Dartmouth study looked into it

Herbert Chang teaches social sciences at Dartmouth, and he authored a study that delved into a fairly simple question: Among pet owners, who donates more to charitable causes? The answer came as a bit...

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 4d

🎙️Science Friday is coming to Burlington, Vermont!

Join host Flora Lichtman for a live show on Friday, Oct. 17. You'll get science news, local stories, music, demos, and more.

Presented with @vermontpublic.org.

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Science Friday Is Coming To Burlington, Vermont!

Join the Science Friday team in Burlington on Friday, October 17, for a special live stage version of the beloved radio show!

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DJ Llu @djllu.bsky.social · 4d

📻 Now Playing with DJ Llu is now on Saturday nights...TONIGHT, 8-10pm on @vermontpublic.org.
💿 You'll hear new music across the genres from Toth, CMAT, Jose Gonzalez, Parcels and much more.
🎧 Playlist and archive of show will be at: VermontPublic.org/NowPlaying
📧 [email protected] 📢 @DJLlu

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We are Vermont’s unified source for NPR and PBS programming and local, award-winning news, education, events, music, arts, and entertainment, here to foster dialogue and connection between people.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 4d

The firing of a public safety official sows doubts about the future of Vermont's bias-free policing work.

Plus, how the federal government shutdown is impacting Vermonters.

In review: Public safety firing, shutdown impacts, Burlington mall redevelopment

Vermont's top journalists join moderator Mitch Wertlieb to delve into the most important news stories of the week.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 4d

The White House is asking nine major universities — including Dartmouth College — to commit to President Donald Trump's political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money.

Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money

Dartmouth College was among the recipients of the administration's 10-page proposed agreement Wednesday.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 5d

The U.S. Department of Energy on Wednesday announced it is terminating funding for more than 200 projects nationwide that support the deployment of renewable energy and other climate goals, including in Vermont.

Department of Energy cuts funds for Beta Technologies, UVM projects

The Trump administration announced plans this week to terminate funding for hundreds of climate projects across the country, including two in Vermont.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 5d

Fall is the perfect season to take a leisurely drive around Vermont. So, we’ve gathered some of Vermont Public staffers’ favorite driving routes and suggested some stops along the way.

Vermont Public's 10 favorite fall foliage drives

The trees are showing off, seasonal roads are still open, and you don’t even need snow tires yet. Now updated with our full list of recommendations, here are our favorite routes and some suggested sto...

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 5d

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 5d

The U.S. Forest Service has temporarily positioned a wildfire response helicopter at Lebanon Municipal Airport to shorten response times to potential wildfires in Vermont and New Hampshire.

Forest Service stations wildfire response helicopter in Lebanon amid extreme drought

As the fire risk heightens in drought-stressed Vermont and New Hampshire, the U.S. Forest Service has positioned a firefighting helicopter at Lebanon Municipal Airport to improve response times.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 5d

Sports In America — produced by WHYY and PRX — explores the stories that shape both athletes and fans.

'Sports In America' with David Greene joins Vermont Public’s Saturday lineup

Sports In America explores the stories that shape both athletes and fans. Each week, David Greene — familiar to listeners from his years hosting NPR’s Morning Edition — leads in-depth conversations ac...

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 6d

From Rumble Strip host Erica Heilman: A show about finding, using, and paying for health insurance.

Health insurance is hard

A show about the challenges of picking health insurance and using health insurance and understanding health insurance. Plus hold music.

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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 6d

Join Vermont Public and @vermonthistory.org across the state for early previews of Ken Burns' The American Revolution.

🎟️ Reserve your free tickets: www.vermontpublic.org/tags/events

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