The Frequency

Vermont is moving forward with testing its older school buildings for PCBs – a class of highly carcinogenic chemicals. Plus, the veto session begins, the state sues Monsanto over PCB contamination, a new report estimates possible species loss due to climate change, and nesting loons.

Recentering the legacy of a historical gay bar in Bellows Falls. Plus, movement on extended funding for the motel housing program, online sports betting is legalized, drought conditions and to-go cocktails are here to stay.

How some farms in Vermont are giving their cow poop a second life. Plus, Scott allows a bill extending the universal school meal program to go into law without his signature, Burlington’s climate plans, a buyer emerges for Burke Mountain and why maple syrup production is down.

Remembering famed whale biologist and South Woodstock resident Roger Payne. Plus, the transportation bill becomes law, a new federal grant for building out local supply chains, Rep. Becca Balint gets a new committee assignment and actor Treat Williams dies.

New technology and services are helping older Vermonters with vision problems. Plus, a biodiversity bill becomes law, a former Vermont State Police trooper is sentenced to probation, firefighters from the EU are headed to Canada and IRS data shows Vermont has thousands of new residents.

Meet a Burlington-based poetry group where strangers gather to share words and inspiration. Plus, multi-million dollar opioid settlements, drought is back, layoffs at Dartmouth Health and Loving Day.

The final installment in our series of stories from high school students. Plus, how air quality could affect schools, goals for New England’s food system, a shortage in blood supply and the cottonwood fluff blanketing Burlington.

Another story from our series this week from high school students. Plus, new EV incentives in the works, Sen. Welch says one debt ceiling compromise doesn’t mean bipartisanship is here to stay, a new public retirement savings plan and Burlington’s annual homes tour is back.

A high school senior gives a behind the scenes look at a school production. Plus, Scott vetoes the child care bill, the Secretary of State calls for moving forward with a charter change for Brattleboro, hazy skies and Beetlejuice 2.

Tag along to family game night with a 17-year-old high school senior. Plus, cannabis regulators put the kibosh on issuing licenses for large indoor growers, Burlington officials want state funding for a new overnight shelter and a rare butterfly.