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Van Hoesen: Arc Of The Flood
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As the wrath of the flood came and went, an arc of emotion washed over all of us, but especially those in the direct line of the flooding. VPR’s John Van Hoesen experienced first-hand the power of the flood and has this essay.VPR News
Will Curtis, Host Of Public Radio’s ‘Nature Of Things,’ Dies At 93
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Author and Naturalist Will Curtis, who produced the public radio program "The Nature of Things," has died at his home in Woodstock. For decades, and in hundreds of essays, he shared his observations on a wide range of topics.VPR News
Thousands of Vermonters vie for inauguration tickets
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Vermonters by the thousands are already lining up for tickets to the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama in January.VPR News
Poet Hayden Carruth dies
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Carruth published more than 30 books and was known for his poems about the people and places in northern Vermont.VPR News
An influence on generations of students, UVM’s Betty Bandel dies at 95
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Betty Bandel, a longtime University of Vermont English professor, has died at the age of 95.VPR News
Vermont Public Radio wins National Edward R. Murrow Award
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Vermont Public Radio has been honored with a 2008 national Edward R. Murrow Award for excellence in broadcast journalism. VPR’s news staff was recognized in the category of Continuing Coverage for its comprehensive coverage of climate change in 2007.VPR News
Health officials concerned about new cases of mumps
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In recent months, cases of mumps have been reported in Canada and Maine, causing concern among health officials in New England. Vermont’s epidemiologist says health care providers should be on the lookout for cases of mumps in the state, especially among college-age adults.VPR News
Cokie Roberts asks grads to consider public service
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Political analyst Cokie Roberts called on the graduates of St. Michael’s College today to consider public service careers because she says it’s the glue that holds us together.VPR News