Vermont Edition
Vermont Edition
Sgt. Thomas Middleton on Task Force Saber
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Vermont National Guard Sgt. Thomas A. Middleton talks about his book detailing his deployment to Iraq with Task Force Saber. Middlebury’s Sue Halpern reads from some eye-opening student interviews. And music from vocalist/trumpeter Jennifer Hartswick.VPR News
Graduates face difficult job market
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Now that the pomp and circumstance is over at most Vermont colleges, some new graduates are facing a tough job market. A New England economist says the situation is likely to get better by the middle of next year. But that’s little consolation for students right now.VPR News
Police finalize report on death of Middlebury student
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The Middlebury Police Department has closed its investigation into the death of 19-year-old Nicholas Garza. A report says he was severely intoxicated when he disappeared, and there’s no evidence of foul play or third-party involvement.VPR News
Middlebury College unveils biomass energy plant
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Middlebury College is touting its new wood-chip fired biomass steam heating plant that is helping the college meet its goal of becoming carbon neutral.VPR News
Civil rights leader speaks at Middlebury College
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Prominent civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton spoke at Middlebury College last night, telling a packed house of 675 people to get involved and be agents of change.VPR News
Middlebury College to cut 100 positions
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Middlebury College is planning to cut 100 positions over the next three years through attrition.VPR News
Nine Vermont college presidents want drinking debate
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The educators who have signed onto the Amethyst Initiative developed by former Middlebury College President John McCardell say the current drinking age of 21 has been ineffective.Vermont Edition
Community Health Centers
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Vermont’s Community Health Centers are an important piece of the state’s health care puzzle. On the next Vermont Edition, we’ll talk about how these centers operate. Also, an interview with one of the state’s top college professors and we’ll learn about an art exhibit in Stowe featuring the work of one of Mexico’s best known painters.VPR News