Vermont Edition
Vermont Edition
Inaugural Addresses
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As Governor Douglas prepares to give his fourth inaugural address, we look at the history of the speech itself. Also, we learn about a program that pairs lawmakers with Girl Scouts. And we continue our series on the Vermont Statehousewith a trip to the building’s basement.VPR News
A Remembrance of Peter Freyne
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Longtime political columnist Peter Freyne died early Wednesday. Freyne was a fixture in Vermont politics for two decades with his "must-read" column that both attracted and annoyed the politicians he wrote about.Vermont Edition
Vermont Year in Review
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Taking stock of the major news stories of 2008 and their impact on Vermont.Vermont Edition
The Governor’s Race
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As the contest begins to heat up, we’ll look at the issues affecting the race for governor, and talk about how the candidate’s campaigns are shaping up. We’ll also hear from three visiting foreign students about their impressions of Vermont. And we’ll hop aboard a Dragon Boat.VPR News
Experts says replacing energy contracts will require changes in supply mix
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Vermont utilities rely on Hydro Quebec and Vermont Yankee for two-thirds of their power. But contracts for that electricity begin to expire in four years. Energy experts say replacing those contracts will force the state to consider some big changes in its mix of power supplies. VPR’s Jane Lindholm reports.VPR News
