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Discussion Continues On Future Of State Hospital
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The debate over replacing the Vermont State Hospital has been going on for a decade. But it has gained new urgency in the months since Tropical Storm Irene, when the Waterbury facility was flooded and all of the patients had to be moved to other locations.VPR News
Enviromental Matters Have Law School Concerned
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Vermont Law School releases its second annual Top 10 Environmental Watch List.VPR News
More Than 200 Rally At UVM Over Allegations Against Fraternity
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University of Vermont’s largest fraternity remains suspended while officials and others investigate a survey that included questions about sexual violence. Revelations about the survey have shocked and angered many on campus. On Thursday, more than 200 people gathered on campus to speak out.VPR News
Warm Weather Pattern Will Likely Continue For Several Weeks
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The National Weather Service says the region is in a warm weather pattern that is likely to persist for several weeks. But just because winter is starting off milder doesn’t mean it will end that way.VPR News
Plan Aids Towns With Irene Cash-Flow Problems
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VPR’s Jane Lindholm talks with Steve Jeffrey of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns about a plan to help towns that are having cash flow problems because of property damage from Tropical Storm Irene.VPR News
Oil Prices High Heading Into Winter
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VPR’s Jane Lindholm talks with Matt Cota, executive director of the Vermont Fuel Dealer’s Association and Hal Cohen, executive director of the Central Vermont Community Action Council about fuel prices and how they are affecting Vermonters.VPR News
Vt. Delegation Announces Heating Assistance
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Despite the $11 million in heating assistance to low income Vermonters announced Tuesday, Congressman Peter Welch says the uncertainty over funding for LIHEAP – the low income home energy assistance program – is not over.VPR News
Environmentalists Say River Work Raises Risk
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In the days and weeks after Irene, excavators were allowed into rivers to extract gravel to rebuild road beds and shore up banks. Now, environmentalists are saying that some of that work has caused environmental damage and raised the risk of future flooding.VPR News
