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Aiken coined “Northeast Kingdom” 60 years ago

By Charlotte Albright | March 24, 2009

On this day – March 24th – sixty years ago, Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom got the name that’s stood the test of time. These days, "Northeast Kingdom" crops up frequently in daily conversation, business directories, and bumper stickers. So VPR’s Charlotte Albright has been asking "What’s in a Name?"

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Vermont in Transition: Searching for Cultural Diversity

By Jane Lindholm | March 12, 2009

Its no secret Vermont is one of the whitest states in the country, but what does our lack of diversity mean? We’ll talk about why Vermont lacks cultural diversity and how it affects the way we see ourselves.

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Experts say challenges could strengthen stateâ€™s future

By Jane Lindholm | May 20, 2008

Global warming and big changes in the economy could threaten Vermont’s future. But experts say those challenges also might be the catalyst that helps the state focus on its strengths and build stronger communities. VPR’s Jane Lindholm reports.