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Midday Newscast: February 1, 2008
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The airline that began serving Rutland earlier this year is expanding again; more criticism is being leveled at Governor Jim Douglas’ budget priorities; some local officials are also unhappy with the governor’s budget proposals; nearly a dozen schools, mostly in Chittenden County, have already closed today because of the weather.Commentary Series
The Ice Storm Anniversary
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Commentator Tom Slayton says the even 10 years later, the Ice Storm still has an impact on him.VPR News
Midday Newscast: January 4, 2008
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The fate of FairPoint Communications’ proposed buyout of Verizon’s land lines in northern New England now rests with regulators in Vermont and New Hampshire; more…Vermont Edition
Three-Party Gubernatorial Race
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Bob Kinzel talks with Anthony Pollina about gubernatorial politics and the ramifications of a three-party race for the state’s top office. Also, political analyst Eric Davis looks at election politics in Vermont and in the national primary races, and we remember the ice storm of 1998.Commentary Series
Wind Storm Neighbors
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A summer storm can do considerable damage, but commentator Chris Wren discovered that cleaning up afterwards can have unexpected benefits.VPR News
Midday Newscast: August 28, 2007
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Two California dairy cooperatives have agreed to support a milk pricing plan developed by a grassroots farm group in Vermont; Central Vermont Public Service customers who lost their power after Saturday’s violent thunderstorms finally got their electricity restored at one o’clock this morning; Lawyers say the country’s national intelligence director has helped their efforts to find out whether private phone records were disclosed by telecommunications companies.VPR News
VPR News Week in Review: August 17, 2007
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Even in the dog days of August, there’s news happening across the region. This week’s stories ranged from violent storms to state efforts to computerize medical records. There was also scrutiny of police use of Tasers and Senator Patrick Leahy’s reaction to the resignation of Presidential advisor Karl Rove. Here’s a look back at some of the voices in the week’s news:VPR News
Thousands lose power as storm tears into Vermont
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Severe weather moved through Vermont last night, knocking over trees, ripping down utility lines and blocking roads.VPR News