Vermont rail service
State officials hope to learn next week if Amtrak plans to make any changes in service to Vermont’s two passenger trains. Any effort to reduce service could encourage some private groups to take over the operations of the lines. (Listen to the story online or read the transcript.) (VPR)
Vermont Yankee sale
The state of Maine wants to look at how the Yankee sale affects electricity consumers there. It’s not clear if this development could delay the sale of the plant. (Listen to the story online or read the transcript.) (VPR)
Backstage: ‘The Princess and the Pea’
At Quarryworks, the local theater company in Adamant, one of the missions is to introduce young people to the stage. This summer the company is performing the classic fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea.” (Listen to the story online or read the transcript.) (VPR)
Homeland security bill
Congressman Bernard Sanders says it’s likely that he’ll vote against legislation that expands the authority of the Homeland Security Agency when the measure comes up for a vote later tonight on the House floor. (VPR)
Landmines removal contract
New England division of Applied Research Associates in South Royalton has won a contract valued at nearly $2.5 million to develop a vehicle that would help dismantle landmines. (VPR)
Bikers rally
Harley owners from New Hampshire and Vermont are gathering for the weekend in the Green Mountains. Roughly 1,200 motorcyclists are expected to converge on the Rutland area. The Vermont-New Hampshire Harley Owners Group is rallying in Killington. And the New England District Rally of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association will be in Rutland with about 250 bikers from around the country. (AP)