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Reorganizing Vermont Law Enforcement
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An independent study finds ways to reorganize law enforcement in the Vermont, but change won’t come easily. And check in on two mayoral races as Town Meeting Day nears.Vermont Edition
Wild spaces preserved through philanthropy
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In a new book of essays and photography, Huntington writer Tom Butler explores the stories of how some of America’s and New England’s best-loved wild spaces came to be preserved. Also, Chinese lawyers study environmental law in Vermont, and a Sandgate writer puts turns an unsold novel into a hyperserialized multi-media project.VPR News
Candidate Salmon is running, but not campaigning
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State Auditor Tom Salmon isn’t permitted to have anything to do with his own reelection campaign. That’s because he’s serving in the Naval reserves in Iraq.VPR News
Midday Newscast: October 23, 2008
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Political analysts and Governor Jim Douglas’ challengers wonder how the economy will affect the gubernatorial race; University of Vermont officials are dealing with an outbreak of illness on campus that made at least 60 people sick; more…Vermont Edition
About that retirement plan….
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In this program: Experts have warned for years that Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement, but the unfolding financial crisis gives new urgency to that warning. Also, a 19th century Vermont painter’s images of Montpelier. And, a lesson in stacking firewood.VPR News
Vt Yankee is key issue in Lt. Gov candidate’s campaign
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Tom Costello says lawmakers shouldn’t support a license extension for the facility unless a clear and concrete plan to decommission the plant is included in the deal.Vermont Edition
Democratic lt. governor’s race
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The Primary Election is Tuesday and there are two Democrats running for lieutenant governor: former representative Tom Costello of Rutland and businessman Nate Freeman of Northfield. We’ll find out what they would do as lieutenant governor, and why they want to challenge incumbent Republican Brian Dubie.VPR News
Salmon deployed to the Middle East
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Vermont State Auditor Tom Salmon has been called to active duty for up to nine months with the U.S. Naval Reserve. Salmon says he will leave this weekend for two or three months of training. Then, he’ll be deployed to the Middle East for another six months.Vermont Edition