Low voter turnout expected
State officials are expecting a low turnout for Tuesday’s primary elections. The election marks the first time that Vermont’s Progressive Party has been a part of the primary process. (Listen to the story online or read the transcript.) (VPR)
Vermont’s terrorism risk
In the year after the September 11 attacks, the state launched a new program to respond to any terrorist incidents in Vermont. The state homeland security office also gathers intelligence on potential threats and works with other federal and state agencies. On Monday, public safety staff met with reporters to discuss Vermont’s anti-terrorism efforts. (Listen to the story online or read the transcript.) (VPR)
Candidate web sites
Vermont candidates for office are increasingly taking their campaigns online this year. Nearly every statewide candidate in this year’s election has a web site. (AP)
Mt. Tabor wild fire
Officials with the Green Mountain National Forest say there’s a small wildfire burning in Mount Tabor. The four-acre blaze was spotted over the weekend and officials say it was probably caused by a lightning strike. (AP)