Let’s
face it, aging and death are not conversation topics people really look forward
to, but Jane Brody says it’s crucial to talk about the inevitable before it occurs.
What
makes a farm a farm? That’s a question the
state’s Environmental Court will have to sort out
as it considers WhistlePig whiskey, a
company that wants to make whiskey from rye that it grows itself.
A Barnet man who pleaded no contest to
hunting violations after he videotaped himself and others committing the
infractions has been ordered to produce a movie about bears as part of his
punishment.
The Vermont House is expected to give final
approval to a bill that would remove criminal penalties for possession of up to
an ounce of marijuana – and a key member of the Senate says that chamber is
likely to follow suit.
After a dismal season last
year, a Brattleboro ski area run by volunteers has bounced back with thousands
of visits and much-needed revenue to help with repairs.
A bill that would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana is expected to come up for a final vote in the House next week before moving to the Senate. VPR’s Bob Kinzel talks with Peter Biello about the argument the bill’s opponents are making.