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Morning Newscast: December 26, 2008

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Christmas Eve fire destroys historic building in Fairfax; new regulations concern Vermont’s handmade toy industry; in VPR’s continuing series, Sounds of 2008, water flow after a dam excavation in Northfield.
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Midday Newscast: September 30, 2008

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Bankers say their institutions are in good shape in Vermont; taxes could rise on cigarettes in New Hampshire; State Police say an apartment house fire in Williamstown was intentionally set; a familiar figure at the Vermont Statehouse has died.
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Morning Newscast: July 10, 2008

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Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: With Congressional approval of a new intelligence gathering law, Vermont will be forced to end its investigation into possible illegal wiretapping activities by a number of phone companies;  A landmark building in downtown Springfield sits empty today, partially gutted by a stubborn fire that burned for hours. It has been ruled an act of arson, and an 18-year old man is in custody…
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Midday Newscast: July 9, 2008

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A major fire hits downtown Springfield overnight; the funeral for 12-year-old Brooke Bennett of Braintree takes place; the Christopher Williams trial is underway; the chief of mental health at Vermont’s Veterans Administration Medical Center is seeing mixed results in treating younger veterans for combat stress.
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Ferrisburgh Grange Hall to re-open on Saturday

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For decades, the Grange Hall was the visual center of Ferrisburgh. But in 2005, just when it was to become the center for town government, it burned to the ground. This Saturday, residents will get together to celebrate the opening of a replica. VPR’s Melody Bodette has more.