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Vermont Edition

Country stores work to stay open

By Jane Lindholm | February 18, 2009

As some general stores struggle to stay open, communities are finding creative ways to keep them operating. Bob Kinzel provides an update on what the federal stimulus package could mean for Vermont. And Middlebury College student Alexander Manshel reports on Al Sharpton’s recent visit to campus.

Vermont Edition

Gov. candidate Anthony Pollina

By VPR | October 20, 2008

Anthony Pollina’s independent campaign for governor got a boost from a federal court ruling on campaign finance recently. We talk with about the three-way race for governor. Also, an audio postcard from Old Bennington.

Vermont Edition

Vermonters’ views on the GOP presidential candidates

By Jane Lindholm | October 29, 2007

Political analyst Eric Davis talks with us about the field of GOP presidential candidates, and which of them are gaining traction with Vermont politicos and primary voters. Also, what the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts for this winter, and an audio postcard from the town of Windsor.