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Town by town: The 251 Club Members of the 251 Club help Vermont Edition kick off our new monthly series, Town by Town. Every month we’ll go deep on the history and culture of one Vermont town.

Members of the 251 Club help Vermont Edition kick off our new monthly series, Town by Town. Every month we’ll go deep on the history and culture of one Vermont town.

COVID money helped pay for summer school across Vermont. What are schools doing now? Vermont schools got more than $31 million in Covid relief money. Those funds ran out as districts faced unprecedented tax increases, and now it's a challenge to keep summer programs going.

With pandemic-era money gone — and growing uncertainty about other federal funding — Vermont schools are being forced to get more resourceful to keep their programs alive.

Canadian heating oil, gasoline products exempt from Trump's increased tariffs The increased tariffs the Trump administration imposed this month on goods coming from Canada won't apply to heating oil and gasoline many Vermonters rely on for energy.

There was concern that tariffs would apply to heating oil and gasoline from Canada under a new plan that went into effect on August 1. That's because, for a short time this winter, the administration did impose a 10% tariff on these products.

44 asylum seekers, 3 alleged smugglers arrested by Canadian authorities near Derby Line crossing The arrests took place between Saturday night and Sunday morning.

In a statement, the Canadian Border Services Agency said the “investigation is ongoing” and that most of the asylum seekers were transferred to a refugee processing center in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle.

Why Vermont is 'the frontier of climate change' in the Northeast Plus, the latest in regional food news with Seven Days.

New Yorker staff writer John Seabrook sees scientists, land use planners and policymakers in Vermont breaking away from tradition and managing the state's rivers and streams in ways that other states could mimic.

2/2 If that’s you, and you’re open to being part of a story about health care affordability, send Lexi an email at lkrupp[at]vermontpublic[dot]org, or leave her a voicemail at 802-552-8899.

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1/2 Do you buy insurance on Vermont Health Connect and make more than $60,000/yr?

Vermont Public health reporter Lexi Krupp is interested in speaking with you about the impact of certain tax credits expiring next year.

Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continued to prompt air quality alerts Monday in the Northeast U.S. as well as the Upper Midwest.

Vermont is partnering with local businesses to encourage Canadians to travel to the state A new state program will partner with local businesses to offer discounts and deals specifically for Canadian citizens.

The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing is partnering with local businesses to offer discounts on outdoor recreation, farmers markets and other tourist attractions for Canadian citizens.

The Trump administration demanded SNAP recipients' personal data. Vermont has complied As other states mount a legal challenge to the Trump administration's demand for residents' personal data, the Scott administration has voluntarily handed over the names, dates of birth, social securi...

As other states mount a legal challenge to the Trump administration's demand for residents' personal data, the Scott administration has voluntarily handed over the names, dates of birth, social security numbers and addresses of Vermonters receiving federal nutrition assistance benefits.

St. Johnsbury hospital consolidates services, the latest to announce cuts to patient care Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury will close its occupational medicine office in October. It's the latest provider in the state to announce service closures in an effort to cut h...

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury will close its occupational medicine office in October.

The Northeast Kingdom hospital is the latest provider in the state to announce service closures in an effort to cut health care costs.

When floods hit Vermont’s iconic dirt roads, runoff hits waterways But there are ways to improve those roads that reduce pollution and strengthen against floods.

Runoff from any type of road can harm water quality, but Vermont has some 1,300 more miles of dirt than pavement — and those dirt roads are subject to easy erosion.

Engineer restores pay phones for free public use In a rural Vermont county, spotty cell phone coverage is the norm. But a local tinkerer is using old technology to help his community stay connected free of charge.

In a rural Vermont county, spotty cell phone coverage is the norm. But a local tinkerer is using old technology to help his community stay connected free of charge.

A Vermonter’s guide to wildfire smoke and air quality Wildfire smoke is becoming more of an issue in Vermont and across the country. Here are some resources to help with smoke exposure when air quality gets dangerous.

Wildfire smoke is becoming more of an issue in Vermont and across the country. Here are some resources to help with smoke exposure when air quality gets dangerous.

Ladies' Pond In swimming holes all over of the world, since the beginning of time, there have been groups of women of a certain age who stand up to their thighs, talking. This is a show about them.

In swimming holes all over of the world, since the beginning of time, there have been groups of women who stand in the water up to their thighs, talking.

That includes No. 10 Pond in Calais.

Wetter and more humid weather causing some late-summer garden issues Charlie Nardozzi fields listeners' questions about their summer garden woes.

Charlie Nardozzi fields listeners' questions about their summer garden woes, including:

🐝 Where have all the bees gone?
🍎 What is making our crabapple tree leaves spotty and yellow?
🌧️ If the forecast calls for rain, should I still water my garden?

For nearly two decades, Charlie Farrell has been on a singular quest: to find, photograph, and inventory every school in Vermont that ever was — at least, if a record exists of it.
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The woman who won’t age quietly: Meet Karen Arthur U.K. based Karen Arthur refuses to become invisible as she ages. On the contrary, she's brighter, bolder and more vibrant than ever. And she wants that confidence for other women who are aging — especially Black women. So, as host and founder of the podcast “Menopause Whilst Black” Karen is opening up a long-overdue conversation about the intersectionality of racism, aging and menopause.

As host and founder of the podcast “Menopause Whilst Black,” Karen Arthur is opening up a long-overdue conversation about the intersectionality of racism, aging and menopause.

An estimated 5,000 people were in attendance in Burlington on Saturday to watch Vermont Green FC’s dramatic national championship win.
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Breaking: Vermont Green FC took their first-ever national title Saturday evening in a 2-1 victory over Seattle’s Ballard FC in front of an electric Burlington crowd.
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'Really terrified': Vermont lawmakers ponder state response to federal budget cuts Vermont lawmakers heard contradictory testimony Thursday as they begin the process of determining what role state government will play in addressing federal cuts to key human services programs.

Analysts warned lawmakers that in the coming years, state budget writers will be contending with hundreds of millions of dollars in lost federal revenues.
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Vermont will try a different attack on cyanobacteria at state’s only ‘lake in crisis’ A new state permit authorizes the town of Franklin to drop a mixture of aluminum sulfate and sodium aluminate into Lake Carmi this fall.

A new state permit authorizes the town of Franklin to drop a mixture of aluminum sulfate and sodium aluminate into Lake Carmi this fall.

With some reservations, Vermont’s school redistricting panel begins its work The smallest district in Vermont has fewer than 200 students, and the largest just over 4,000. Act 73 envisions radical change: districts with between 4,000 to 8,000 students, although the law allows ...

The smallest district in Vermont has fewer than 200 students, and the largest just over 4,000. Act 73 envisions radical change: districts with between 4,000 to 8,000 students, although the law allows some flexibility.
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Vermont Public premieres Biraland, a new musical comedy series from Vermont creator Bira Vanara Vermont Public has announced the release of Biraland, a vibrant and imaginative musical comedy series from Vermont-based creator Bira Vanara, as part of its Made Here Fund.

Biraland is a vibrant and imaginative musical comedy series from Vermont-based creator Bira Vanara, presented as part of Vermont Public's Made Here Fund.

The White House sets 35% tariff on some Canadian goods and a swath of rates for dozens of countries An executive order says most of the tariffs will not take effect for at least a week, despite an earlier assertion that new rates would take effect on Friday. Some goods from Canada would get a new 35...

President Trump has issued updated tariff rates, listing more than 65 countries plus the European Union. Some goods from Canada get a new 35% tariff rate starting today.
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Vermont will try a different attack on cyanobacteria at state’s only ‘lake in crisis’ A new state permit authorizes the town of Franklin to drop a mixture of aluminum sulfate and sodium aluminate into Lake Carmi this fall.

A new state permit authorizes the town of Franklin to drop a mixture of aluminum sulfate and sodium aluminate into Lake Carmi this fall.
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'Really terrified': Vermont lawmakers ponder state response to federal budget cuts Vermont lawmakers heard contradictory testimony Thursday as they begin the process of determining what role state government will play in addressing federal cuts to key human services programs.

Analysts warned lawmakers that in the coming years, state budget writers will be contending with hundreds of millions of dollars in lost federal revenues.
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Didn't snag tickets to Vermont Green FC in the USL League Two final? Here's how to livestream the match or find a watch party.
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Money runs out to pay federal defense lawyers, and Champlain College hones in on cybersecurity The federal judiciary has no more money to pay defense lawyers to represent criminal defendants, but defense lawyers are being asked to keep working.

The federal judiciary has no more money to pay defense lawyers, but those lawyers are being asked to keep working.

He bought the local paper to help his hometown. Now, he's being blamed for its demise. Jay Lucas, a venture capitalist from Portsmouth, sought to reinvigorate Newport, New Hampshire with the promise of positive energy and a revitalized Eagle Times newspaper. Some people in town now blame him for the paper's collapse — and are raising questions about other promises Lucas has made to help turn Newport around.

Jay Lucas wanted to give back to his hometown of Newport, New Hampshire. But now some are questioning if he can fulfill his promises.