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- A new approachBurlington launches an initiative allowing first responders to give opioid addiction treatment at the scene of an overdose. Plus, a flock of birds in Franklin County tests positive for bird flu, the most recent statewide survey on youth mental health shows levels have not rebounded from the COVID pandemic, a commission charged with overhauling Vermont’s school system issues its first report without any specific recommendations, Dartmouth Health tries to raise the number of behavioral health workers in the region by expanding student training opportunities, and officials report a hike in ridership out of airports in Rutland and Lebanon, New Hampshire.11 min
- Swimming against the currentA conversation with the new chief diversity officer for Vermont State University, who’s starting work amid nationwide efforts to roll back diversity, equity , inclusion and belonging initiatives. Plus, the state sees a 60% jump from last year in wages paid to workers under investigation for alleged misconduct, a meeting for Bennington property owners about harmful chemicals in private wells has been rescheduled, the state is seeing an uptick in fraudulent business filings, Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy is on the rise, and we’ve got a preview of a preview of hockey action following the NHL Christmas break along with the latest off-season moves made by the Boston Red Sox in our weekly recap of sports.17 min
- Ancient cymbalsTouring a factory that’s home to the world’s oldest maker of musical cymbals. Plus, a judge rules a state lawsuit filed against major oil companies can proceed, Vermont and New Hampshire show a recent spike in pneumonia cases, the health department has a new plan for urging young adults to get a flu shot, St. Michael’s College announces undergrad students whose families make $100,000 or less won’t pay tuition in 2025, and why some Vermont universities are telling international students traveling over the holidays to return to the U.S. before President-elect Trump takes office.11 min
- Branching out
A Christmas tree farmer in New Hampshire tries a new tree variety in the face of climate change, which is making it harder to grow traditional species in New England. Plus, Vermont will receive flood assistance after Congress passed a short-term spending bill over the weekend, state House Republicans will introduce legislation to repeal the clean heat standard, the Community College of Vermont will offer free tuition for the formerly incarcerated, and Social Security recipients will see a small bump in assistance next year.
9 min - Sleigh!Visiting a farm in the Northeast Kingdom keeping alive the centuries-old winter tradition of horse-drawn sleigh rides. Plus, the inpatient psychiatry unit at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin will close early next year, the state’s attorney general says two Vermont state troopers were justified in the non-fatal shooting of a man in Burke, Vermont language interpreters inform immigrant communities about their rights following declarations by the incoming Trump administration to deport people in the U.S. illegally, and an Upper Valley ski area offers free skiing and snowboarding for the first time.12 min
- ‘I want to be someone like my dad’We finish reporter Erica Heilman’s week-long series of interviews about class with a man whose parents immigrated to the U.S. to find better lives for themselves, then opened a Thai restaurant in Montpelier. Plus, Vermont’s motel voucher program for unhoused people has turned away hundreds of eligible households this month for lack of space, a more user friendly online filing system for Vermont businesses debuts, Gov. Scott announces a new program to help Vermonters get unclaimed property back, two North Atlantic right whales have become entangled in fishing gear off Nantucket, and we recap the history-making season for the NCAA division one national champion UVM men's soccer team in our weekly sports report.17 min
- ’Vermont sucks. I love Vermont’A social services worker describes the role addiction plays in class, in reporter Erica Heilman’s series “What Class Are You”. Plus, an environmental organization says Vermont isn’t on pace to meet a legally mandated deadline to lower carbon emissions, an electric co-op is selling the Wrisghtsville Hydro Plant, the state Department of Taxes is calling to overhaul how towns collect property tax info, and construction on Winooski’s Main Street is pausing for the winter.12 min
- ‘There’s no place to live anymore’An Upper Valley therapist considers how the area has changed over her lifetime, in the latest episode of reporter Erica Heilman’s recurring series “What Class Are You”. Plus, the University of Vermont men’s soccer team returns to Burlington after winning their first ever NCAA national championship, a committee tasked with considering reforms to state landlord-tenant laws doesn’t draft any recommendations, a Vermont cannabis chain is closing several stores, Vermont’s secretary of state calls for getting rid of the electoral college, and the state extends a mental health program for flood-impacted Vermonters.12 min
- 'I'm not poor. I'm not loaded'A retired Vermont State Police trooper is featured in the return of our recurring series "What Class Are You", where reporter Erica Heilman talks to Vermonters with various backgrounds about money, class and privilege. Plus, a St. Johnsbury man faces a charge of attempted murder after allegedly shooting and wounding a police officer, Gov. Scott touts state-run shelters as a central component of addressing homelessness in the future, an alternate site is needed for the Chittenden Solid Waste District’s new recycle center, and the Agency of Transportation moves to implement a behind-schedule federal vehicle charging program.12 min
- ‘Brought up to survive’
Inventor and business owner Damian Renzello is featured in the return of our recurring series "What Class Are You", where reporter Erica Heilman talks to Vermonters with various backgrounds about money, class and privilege. Plus, the Christmas Bird Count is back, Brattleboro residents revoke a “public nuisance” ordinance enacted in response to criminal activity downtown, Burlington’s mayor appoints a new interim director for the city's Office of Racial Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and Amtrak ridership is up in Vermont.
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Vermont Public's daily news podcast. Get up to speed on what's happening every day in Vermont in under 15 minutes. Available every weekday morning by 6 a.m.
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