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In Grand Isle County, A Town Searches For A Bank
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People in Alburgh are working to lure a bank to town, on the heels of the news that its People’s United branch will close at the end of March.VPR News
In Barre, A Move To Attract State Workers Displaced By Irene
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To boost the local economy, the City of Barre wants some of the state workers displaced by Tropical Storm Irene to move to its downtown.VPR News
Vt. Ski Resorts Use Social Media To Stress They’ll Open
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Vermont’s largest ski resorts are trying to get the message out that, despite the wrath of Tropical Storm Irene, they will be ready for the ski season.VPR News
Authorities Warn Flood Victims To Be Alert For Fraud
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency says unscrupulous repairmen sometimes pose as government inspectors. FEMA officials say the public should always ask for identification to make sure they are dealing with legitimate inspectors.VPR News
Rochester Creates Single Relief Fund
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Cities and towns hit hard by Tropical Storm Irene are scrambling to set up bank accounts to collect the financial support they’ve received.VPR News
Brandon Shops Re-Open, Towns Seek Normalcy
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Cleanup and repair efforts are going on all over the state, and many local businesses are trying to get back to some sense of normalcy. In Brandon, local business owners say as long as the roads stay open, they will, too.VPR News
Cuttingsville CSA Looks To Future
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Many farms in Vermont are struggling to clean-up and move forward after the flooding associated with Tropical Storm Irene. Agriculture officials say that many dairy farmers may have to destroy hay and corn crops that were inundated with flood waters. And vegetable growers are also dealing with the loss of crops.VPR News
Royalton Turns Out To Help Dairy Farmers
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Scores of volunteers turned out on Sunday at the Perley Farm in Royalton to help clean out a dairy operation that took a direct hit from last weekend’s floods. Even Governor Peter Shumlin showed up with federal officials to thank the volunteers.VPR News
