VPR News

UVM Women Fall to Notre Dame

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It’s all over for the University of Vermont’s Women’s basketball team. The Cats fell 84 to 66 last night against Notre Dame in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
VPR News
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UVM Women Face Notre Dame Tonight

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Vermont’s women’s basketball team gets its first opportunity to play in the second round of the NCAA tournament tonight. The team goes up against Notre Dame on the home turf of the Fighting Irish.
VPR News
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Derby Line Backs Arrested Village Trustee

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Many residents in the Canadian border town of Derby Line are rallying behind a village trustee wrangling with the US Border patrol.  Roland "Buzzy" Roy has become a symbol of what some say is an increasingly heavy-handed approach to border protection.
Vermont Edition
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18th Century French Fort Uncovered

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The demolition of the Lake Champlain Bridge uncovered an 18th century French fort at Chimney Point. Two archaeologists describe what they’re learning from the site.  Also, we talk with Ben Hewitt about Hardwick’s local agricultural movement.  And, soldiers make art out of their uniforms.
Vermont Edition
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Banning Hospital Advertising

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Legislators are considering prohibiting Vermont’s hospitals from spending money on advertising and marketing – an idea that’s getting mixed reviews from the hospitals. Plus, VPR’s Mitch Wertlieb describes the experience of hip surgery.
VPR News
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Putney General Store Construction To Start

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Residents of Putney say their twice-burned general store will rise again from the ashes. Construction of a new store – made of local timber – is expected to begin this summer. The big question now is: Who will be behind the counter?