VPR News
VPR News
VT Edition Interview: Candace Page on securing a federal river designation
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Environmental reporter Candace Page talks with VPR’s Jane Lindholm about two Franklin County Rivers that are in the early stages of securing "Wild and Scenic" designation.VPR News
Trucks banned from troubled bridge between VTand NH
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Vermont and New Hampshire transportation officials say heavy trucks will be banned and other traffic restricted from a troubled bridge between the two states beginning next week.VPR News
Judge: Vermont Yankee must control how much it warms Connecticut River
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An Environmental Court judge says Vermont Yankee must control how much it warms the Connecticut River.VPR News
Three Mad River Valley towns pledge to reduce energy use
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Three central Vermont towns are vowing to reduce their energy use to save money. Voters in Warren, Waitsfield and Fayston have approved Town Meeting Day articles to reduce energy consumption in the area by 10 percent by 2010.Vermont Edition
Instant Runoff Voting
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We examine the pros and cons of Instant Runoff Voting with Burlington Rep. Chris Pearson, and Rutland Sen. Kevin Mullin. Also, Valley News reporter John Gregg joins us to talk about how some neighbors are fighting a proposed homeless shelter in White River Junction. And, we hear sounds from this year’s White Coat Ceremony at the University of Vermont.VPR News
Montpelier students continue river cleanup tradition
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A hardy group of 30 Montpelier High School students recently took to the Winooski River to haul out tires and in the process they also collected several bikes, a sleeping bag, assorted clothing, and even a Sony Playstation. Montpelier students have been cleaning up the river behind their school for more than 20 years. Producer Sarah Ashworth followed the students along the banks of the river and put together this audio postcard.Vermont Edition