The Frequency

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August 05, 2024 The write stuff
A conversation with the owner of Nevermore, the only bookstore in Newport, and one that includes a writing club. Plus, the Scott administration will ask for federal disaster relief to aid with recovery from last week’s flooding in the Northeast Kingdom, officials say disaster tourists are hindering recovery efforts in the NEK, the Agency of Natural Resources releases flood debris removal guidelines, and this year’s annual turkey brood survey will pay close attention to how recent floods have affected the state’s turkey population.
13 min
August 02, 2024 Pros and cons of dredging
Why some experts say parts of Vermont would benefit from dredging to reduce flood risk, but it's not a panacea. Plus, Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’ll campaign for Kamala Harris in her presidential bid, Goddard College now appears to have a buyer for its shuttered campus, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England warns of a major budget shortfall that could threaten services for patients, Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury is forced to cancel its annual summer dog party due to flood damage, more than 20 homes have been destroyed in parts of the Northeast Kingdom by recent flooding, and Sen. Sanders says FEMA must streamline its process for getting federal financial aid into the hands of folks who need it following natural disasters.
17 min
August 01, 2024 Building out
Vermont is receiving a huge influx of federal money to build out broadband, but state officials wonder whether services will be affordable once infrastructure is in place. Plus, Vermont received less rain yesterday compared to the deluge earlier this week, an emergency shelter opens in St. Johnsbury, some Lyndonville residents remain stranded after roads were washed out, Gov. Phil Scott encourages Vermonters to stick together, and the Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor face off in a debate.
15 min
July 31, 2024 Lack of support
There’s a lack of support in Vermont public schools for kids with special therapeutic needs. Plus, flash floods ripped through sections of the Northeast Kingdom following torrential downpours on Tuesday, with the potential for more flooding into today, officials in and around St. Johnsbury are asking residents to conserve water in the wake of the severe weather, and a special fiscal panel approves up to 5 million dollars in low or no interest loans for flood-ravaged communities.
13 min
July 30, 2024 Father time
Two Vermont men discuss how they bonded over fatherhood and created a local “dad guild”. Plus, Gov. Scott outlines new plans for flood mitigation and weighs in on Kamala Harris choosing her running mate in the presidential election, Windham County’s top prosecutor announces she’s retiring, a preview of Vermont’s tenth annual Open Farm Week, and two Vermonters advance to the semifinals of men’s Olympic pair rowing in Paris.
11 min
July 29, 2024 “Why not help us?”
Sen. Welch calls for long-term overhaul of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as many Vermonters continue to report frustration with FEMA’s lack of assistance following the most recent floods. Plus, Vermont filmmakers are showing a new documentary to raise funds for Plainfield flood victims, a new report identifies the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in Vermont, a New England entomologist urges homeowners to populate their lawns with more native plants, state forestry officials say a disease affecting beech trees has been found in four Vermont counties, and the former head of an Upper Valley nonprofit is sentenced to a two-year prison term for embezzlement.
13 min
July 26, 2024 The sound of music
Checking in on a recent rehearsal of the Aphasia Choir of Vermont, which is comprised of people who have trouble speaking after a stroke or traumatic brain injury. Plus, a mistrial is declared in the assault case against Franklin County’s sheriff, Woodstock will vote on new short-term rental regulations, Morristown police are investigating what they’re calling a suspicious death, the state Treasurer’s Office doled out nearly $6 million in unclaimed property last fiscal year, and Vermont’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates offer their takes on the housing crisis.
14 min
July 25, 2024 Minority report
The head of Vermont’s Republican Party discusses the GOP’s national convention in Milwaukee and the shake-up in the race for president since Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection. Plus, sections of Barnet remain under a boil water advisory, roads and trails on state land in northern Vermont sustained more damage in this year’s floods than they did last year, state recovery centers are still open to help people impacted by flooding, Vermont’s biggest health care system turns to AI to help doctors deal with time-consuming patient appointment summaries, and there will be some athletes from Vermont competing in the Paris Olympics.
13 min
July 24, 2024 Water woes
Concerns about Vermont’s waterways being inundated with chemicals, sediment, and trash from this summer’s floods. Plus, Sen. Welch endorses Kamala Harris for president, \ so have Vermont’s 14 delegates to the Democratic National Convention, Plainfield lifts its boiled water advisory, a warning from the state’s health Department about a psychoactive mushroom gummy being sold in Vermont, and proceeds from Grace Potter concerts at the Grand Point North Music Festival will go toward flood relief efforts.
12 min
July 23, 2024 The town nurse
The town nurse
10 min

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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.