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Statewide Teacher Contract Proposed

A bill introduced this month aims for equitable teacher compensation across the state, and to reduce the time local school boards spend in contract negotiations. But the teachers’ union says local control and educational freedom are at risk.
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Interview: Gubernatorial candidate Tony O’Connor

The Vermont gubernatorial election is just about a month away, and while the three leading candidates garner most of the attention, there are four other candidates running for the office. Tony O’Connor lives in Derby. He’s a 58-year old former border patrol officer with passionate views on everything from Vermont’s energy future to decriminalization of marijuana.