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Dancers Gather To Protest Violence Against Women
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Valentine’s Day, traditionally, is a time to celebrate love. But this year, groups combating violence against women are using the day to "rise up" against abuse. Throughout the world, they are marking the date not just with political demonstrations, but by dancing.VPR News
Post Mills Ponders Re-Zoning, Prodded By State
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The state is encouraging towns throughout Vermont to bring their land use plans in line with regional plans. In some cases that means changing local zoning districts. One goal is to prevent strip development in rural areas.VPR News
Canada Getting Rid Of Pennies
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It costs 1.6 cents to make a penny, so Canada says it will no longer mint the copper and thereby save the government $11 million.VPR News
Stenger Plans Four-Season Attractions At Burke Mountain
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If there was ever a winter to remind tourism officials that it’s dangerous to bank on snow, this is it. At Jay Peak Resort, developer Bill Stenger has already built a water park to give his visitors something to do, no matter the weather. Now he plans to do the same at Burke Mountain.VPR News
Norwich Sidewalks Turning Blue This Winter
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It’s said that, when it gets really cold, people turn blue. Nowadays in Norwich, so do the sidewalks — after they’ve been treated with de-icer.VPR News
Hartford To Consolidate Police And Fire Departments
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Starting next week, the town of Hartford will try something new, putting the fire chief in charge of the police department. The plan has the support of the selectboard, but even the Town Manager admits it’s an experiment.VPR News
New Hampshire Gun Raffle Will Go Ahead Despite Criticism
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A plan by the New Hampshire Police Chiefs Association to raffle off guns to benefit a youth training program is drawing criticism, especially in the Upper Valley. The raffle is co-sponsored by a gun shop in Newport, New Hampshire, which is also the home of a gun manufacturer.VPR News
Withdrawal Of Gun Control Bill Disappoints Community Advocates
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Over the past month several Vermont communities have been calling for tighter gun control. In the Upper Valley, petitioners are encouraging Vermont lawmakers to take up the issue. But the sponsor of the only gun control bill on the table says there isn’t enough support to move it forward.VPR News