The Frequency

A Thanksgiving Day tradition in Richmond is preserved after nearly being lost to flooding. Plus, Gov. Scott’s plan for dealing with rising crime rates, the Burlington City Council faces push-back on an energy plan for the state’s largest hospital, Montpelier’s post office woes worsen, matching state funds for broadband, and where to find free community Thanksgiving meals.

Why new COVID vaccines are hard to come by. Plus, the Vermont Community Foundation raises money for flood victims, demand at food banks has been up even before Thanksgiving, some messy weather on the way, and help for folks seeking dental care in Rutland and Addison counties.

The volunteer-based HOPE Coalition helps flood victims in Barre City. Plus, more options for youth COVID vaccines, grant matches to build out broadband services, a hot October, and Thanksgiving travel.

Ken Squire’s broadcasting legacy in Vermont and beyond. Plus, a bill that would reimburse towns for potential tax money lost from summer flooding,, Rep. Becca Balint calls for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, Vermont’s Senate delegation votes for a short-term budget bill, and Vermont prepares to mark the Transgender Day of Awareness.

Exploring the humanitarian vision of a documentary photographer in Montreal. Plus, Congress passes a one-year extension of the Farm Bill, Rep. Becca Balint explains why she voted to avert a government shutdown, more extreme weather forecast for Vermont in a new climate report, and Vermont’s apprentice partnership program with Austria.

Debate over whether Weston should keep its only grocery store. Plus, Sen. Welch’s concerns about public support for Israel, a hearing on abuse allegations against a Franklin County Sheriff, the president of Vermont College of Fine Arts steps down, checking deer for COVID, and the Notch closes for the season.

A philanthropic fund is rebooted for flood victims who aren’t receiving enough help from FEMA. Plus, a police update on a double murder in Burlington, COVID guidance, UVM grad student efforts to unionize, and another candidate announces their campaign for Burlington mayor.

Unpacking the closure of a Burlington medical respite program. Plus, a new-old fund for flood victims, a case management program for households still facing flood damage, high-speed internet in the Upper Valley, and a new long-term care center in Bennington for people with complex needs.

A local volunteer-run arts group celebrates half a century of performances. Plus, a plan to raise taxes on the state’s wealthiest residents, calls to bring back a mobile vaccine service for home-bound Vermonters, two long-serving Progressives won’t seek re-election for Burlington City Council, and a new invasive tick approaches just as deer season begins.

A visit to Vermont’s only indoor skate park. Plus, floating a new approach for more affordable housing, plans for turning back systemic state discrimination, Middlebury college reports the death of a student, and a report on needed aid for state libraries.