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Burlington College hosts Home Movie Day
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Old home movies are increasingly valuable to historians and film experts.Despite their choppy black and white images, they’re a rich source of family memories. On Saturday at Burlington College, some people will be trying to change that as part of the worldwide “Home Movie Day.”VPR News
VPR founder Ray Phillips dies at 90
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Ray Phillips, a prime force behind public broadcasting in Vermont, died Sunday night at his home in Essex. He was the founding chairman of Vermont Public Radio and a founder of Vermont Public Television.VPR News
Oasis Diner Celebrates 50th Anniversary
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Fifty years ago this weekend, Harry Lines opened the Oasis Diner in its nook on Bank Street. Much has changed downtown since then, but the Oasis remains a popular haunt for locals.VPR News
Community copes with teen’s suicide
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Earlier this summer, a notice on the obituary page in the newspaper reported the death of Kyle Stone. The account was one of a vibrant and interesting teenager and it stood out for its openness. At 16, he had taken his own life. As they cope with this tragedy, the Stone family talked to Vermont Public Radio to help others understand teenage suicide. (Story includes related links and resources.)VPR News
Southwest Corner: Banner celebrates 100 years in print
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Most mornings in homes and coffee shops around southwestern Vermont, the locals peruse the columns of the Bennington Banner. They’re looking for a reflection of sorts, and a thorough discussion of important community issues.VPR News
Volunteering at the Christmas Shop
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Many Vermonters find ways to help others, especially at this time of year. One volunteer is Marguerite Holden, who’s a native of Middlebury. She’s worked in the Christmas Shop at the Addison County Community Action Group for many years.VPR News
Face of homelessness
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State officials say that more than 9,000 Vermonters have no place to call home. Some stay in shelters or with friends. Others live in cars, and even in tents. Homelessness in Vermont wears many faces and has many causes.VPR News
Sounds of Vermont: Route 7
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For 135.3 miles – from Pownal to Highgate – U.S. Route 7 slices up the western side of Vermont. It’s Vermont’s hard-working north-south highway, carrying commuters, truckers, farmers and tourists.VPR News