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Newfane May Not Rebuild Washed Out Bridge
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Town officials in Newfane are discussing the possibility of not rebuilding a bridge that was washed out by Irene. If it isn’t rebuilt there’s a possibility the town could get about $450,000 from FEMA to spend on projects not related to the flood. Newfane could be the first town in Vermont to apply for funding for what FEMA calls "alternate projects."VPR News
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Funding Expected In Two Rounds
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Many families whose homes were destroyed by Irene are waiting for federal grants that would pay 75 percent of the home’s value before the disaster. The grants would also pay 75 percent of the cost of demolishing flood-damaged houses.VPR News
State Assesses Road Damage Following Latest Storm
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Vermont’s Agency of Transportation has been assessing the damage to town roads after severe storms swept through four counties last week.VPR News
Some Towns Can Expect FEMA Reimbursements, While Others Are Still Waiting
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As the end of the fiscal year approaches, some town officials say they’re about to receive most of the federal funding that they’ve applied for to repair roads damaged by Tropical Storm Irene.VPR News
Demand For Greek Yogurt Bodes Well For Dairy Farmers
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Yogurt has always been associated with good health. Now demand is growing for a new kind of yogurt — the Greek variety. Sales more than doubled last year. And just as this market shift is healthy for consumers, it’s also good for dairy farmers.VPR News
Urge To Help Out After Irene Extended Beyond State Borders
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Vermont is still recovering from the floods that followed Tropical Storm Irene, and the urge to help is forging a sense of community that extends beyond state borders.VPR News
Wilmington Non-Profit Purchases Flood Damaged Building
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A newly-formed non-profit has just purchased a key, flood-damaged building in Wilmington’s historic village. The group wants to rejuvenate the local economy by renovating flooded buildings.VPR News
After Irene, Londonderry Family Counts Blessings
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Some of the people who were flooded by Tropical Storm Irene have been out their homes for five months now. Some say they’re grieving, as if someone close to them has died. One family in Londonderry is also counting its blessings.VPR News
