The Frequency

Part one of a special series from the New England News Collaborative about a reporter’s bike ride along the Connecticut River, and what he learned about the people living nearby. Plus, Vermont public health officials say the state is seeing an increase in mosquitoes infected with Eastern equine encephalitis, schools try to limit student exposure to mosquitoes, concerns about EEE prompted a cancellation of Summervale in Burlington, some child welfare advocates say the state should slow down plans to build a new locked facility for juveniles, and federal relief money has started to flow into Vermont to partially cover costs related to flooding in early July.

Checking in with a Plainfield couple that suffered back-to-back years of major flood damage to their home. Plus, testing ramps up for a potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus, a new COVID booster vaccine will soon be available in Vermont, the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation says it mistakenly donated money to an anti-abortion group, a Vermont-based think tank describes its plans to dramatically increase the state population over the next 11 years, and the Department of Corrections pilots a new strategy to increase court attendance and reduce recidivism. And we bring back--in a slightly altered form--the sports report.

A small, rural community struggles with the difficult decision to permanently close its elementary school. Plus, the aid application process starts today for businesses, farms, and other entities that suffered flood damage this summer, a flood disaster recovery center opens in Waterbury, a new poll shows continuing strong support for Gov. Phil Scott as he seeks a fifth term, Green Mountain Transit plans to cut services due to a sizable revenue gap, and a new DMV program aims to ease interactions between autistic motor vehicle drivers and law enforcement.

Navigating a new Vermont law that allows former foster care children access to their state records. Plus, why all the Progressive candidates for statewide office have withdrawn their candidacies, Vermont is getting federal money to help limit lead exposure in schools and daycare centers, weather forecasters predict a warmer and wetter autumn than usual, the union for full time law professors at McGill University launches an unlimited general strike, and a Calvin Coolidge museum plans to add more context to its exhibits about the Vermont-born president.

A mother and daughter recall finding a farm to live on in Brattleboro after moving from Paraguay. Plus, why several hundred households may have to exit the state's emergency motel housing program next month, a woman is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting a man outside a bar in downtown Burlington,state health officials report a modest rise in COVID cases in August, Rutland’s Paramount Theatre is undergoing a $6 million expansion, and North Country Union High students will start classes a week late due to elevated levels of toxic chemicals in their school building.

How floods change the course of waterways and put nearby homes at risk of future damage or destruction. Plus, state lawmakers seek ways to boost the role of county government, whooping cough has been on the rise in Vermont this summer, state officials warn the public about some forms of IV therapy, a federal food assistance program is now offering more nutritious meals, and Vermont Public hires a new CEO.

What colleges like the University of Vermont are doing to bring down the cost of housing for students. Plus, Sen. Sanders uses part of his speech at the Democratic National Convention to call for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas, examining why voter turnout was so low for last week’s primary election, why the statewide canvass of those election results was delayed by one day, the challenge of finding summer camps that support kids with special needs and disabilities, and for the first time in six years there’s been a confirmed sighting of a Canada Lynx in Vermont.

Celebrating 10 years of new filmmaking talent, with the outgoing executive director of the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival. Plus, Vermont receives a federal disaster declaration for mid-July flooding, FEMA may potentially update its flood map for Johnson, a new state government office aims to help bolster the workforce to fill vacant jobs, a proposal to create a new internet lottery system, and the Community College of Vermont tries to spread the word about its free tuition program.