Hosted by Mikaela Lefrak, Vermont Edition convenes conversations and shares stories about the communities in our region. Whether you’re a local leader, a lifelong Vermonter or a brand new listener, this is your show.
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The average vacancy rate for security staff hovers around 20 percent. -
Vermont’s search and rescue coordinator shares important information on how to stay safe while in or on the water. -
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We get to know local luminaries in the comfort of their own homes — and bring you along with us.
Town by Town
For one hour each month, we’ll hone in on one of Vermont’s 252 towns or cities. At the end of the hour, we’ll randomly select our next town, and it goes on from there!
Here's what we're discussing this week.
Monday, Jul. 20: The Ben & Jerry's Foundation plans to shut down by the end of the year. Hear from co-founder Ben Cohen, business reporter Tim McQuiston and others on the future of the foundation and the ice cream company.
Tuesday, Jul. 21: Vermont Public's primary debate with the Democratic candidates for Lieutenant Governor.
Wednesday, Jul. 22: Want to master a new language as an adult? Our guests will help you begin.
- Thursday, Jul. 23: Vermont Public's primary debate with the Democratic candidates for Governor.
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Meg Richardson of White River Junction's new book is 'Paradise Pawn' from Tin House. -
Vermont isn’t widely known as home to cowboys. Yet between a family-run ranch in Castleton and a growing high school rodeo team, the sport has deep roots here. -
The two Democrats vying for the state's top government watchdog position discuss their backgrounds and platforms. -
About 40% of Vermont residents say they are likely to move out of the state within the next five years.
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Members of the Whitcomb’s Rangers portray a Continental Army Ranger unit from the late 1770s and early 1780s. -
We spend the hour looking at the musical goings-on north of the border.
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As rural hospitals like Brattleboro Memorial Hospital scale back on obstectrics, what will fill in the gap? -
Last month, Dairy Farmers of America announced plans to close its long-running processing plant in St. Albans. The surprise announcement was just the latest in a series of recent plant closures. Vermont Edition explores the trends. -
We listen to a Brave Little State episode about relocated Vermont inmates and speak with Liam Elder-Connors who reported the story for more details.
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In the latest installment of our Town by Town series, we spend the hour discussing the past, present, and future of Middlesex.
