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Shots - Health News
A long-running decline in COVID-19 cases nationally masks some trouble spots emerging in the upper half of the United States. The disease is hitting states in the Mountain West such as Colorado, Utah and Wyoming especially hard, but even parts of the Nor

COVID is still crushing parts of the U.S. as the holiday season approaches

Nov 04, 2021
The U.S. is entering an uneasy stretch of the pandemic. Despite progress, the delta surge is dragging on in certain regions. Can vaccines ward off a big surge over the holidays?
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., and Gov. Kristi Noem greet President Trump and first lady Melania Trump upon arrival in Rapid City, S.D, in July. Trump was en route to Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Two Rural States With GOP Governors And Very Different COVID-19 Results

Nov 20, 2020
Vermont and South Dakota are both among the most rural states in the U.S. One has embraced coronavirus safety measures, the other has not, and their infection and death rates are starkly different.
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Shots - Health News
The experimental antiviral drug remdesivir shortened hospital stays for seriously ill COVID-19 patients in a federally funded study. But there's not enough of the medicine to go around.

How Feds Decide On Remdesivir Shipments To States Remains Mysterious

Aug 19, 2020
The federal government is in charge of distributing one of the few treatment options for COVID-19: the antiviral drug remdesivir. But how are decisions made about which states need it most?
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Marion Austin used to visit her husband John Austin every day at The Pines, a nursing home in Rutland, Vt. Now, the couple of nearly 70 years is keeping in touch via FaceTime.

Elderly Couple Uses FaceTime To Stay Connected During Coronavirus Pandemic

Mar 21, 2020
An 88-year-old Vermont woman is using FaceTime each day with her 92-year-old husband because his nursing home has barred visitors due to the coronavirus pandemic. She worries he'll forget her.
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National
Search a directory of <a href="https://eldercare.sevendaysvt.com/">Vermont residential care homes and assisted living residences</a> for citations and complaints reported between 2014 and 2019.

Lax Regulations And Vulnerable Residents 'A Recipe For Problems' In Eldercare Homes

Feb 17, 2020
Assisted living-type facilities often are subject to less scrutiny than nursing homes. Investigations in Vermont and elsewhere have revealed patterns of poor care and deaths.
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Obituaries
Jake Burton Carpenter on Vermont's Stowe Mountain, in 2007. Carpenter died Wednesday at the age of 65.

Jake Burton Carpenter, Snowboarding Pioneer, Dies At 65

Nov 22, 2019
The founder of the massive snowboarding brand Burton Snowboards died Wednesday from complications due to cancer. He was 65.
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National
A motion triggered camera is mounted to a tree pointed toward a soft border crossing on the Haskell Free Library & Opera House, which is bisected by the border.

U.S.-Canada Border Community's Culture Changes As Security Tightens

Nov 21, 2019
While the wall and asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border have drawn a lot of attention, heightened security at the northern border has changed the character of the once-neighborly frontier.
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National
David Calderwood and Crystal Abel of Newport, Vt., sit with Abel's dogs Mike (left) and Zoe. David lives in Crystal's house, and she helps him with his medications and medical needs. He pays room and board, and Abel is also compensated by the state with

A Workable Alternative To Nursing Homes In Vermont — Adult Family Care

Apr 27, 2019
In Vermont, there are more elderly patients with medical needs than there are nursing homes. A growing number of families in the state are opening their homes to the elderly as an alternative.
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Sports
Flo Filion Meiler, 84, during pole vault training last month. She mostly works out alone, but has a coach to help refine her technique in events like shot put and high jump.

Such Great Heights: 84-Year-Old Pole Vaulter Keeps Raising The Bar

Apr 05, 2019
Flo Filion Meiler was inspired to take up the event at 65 when she scoped out the competition. "I said to myself, you know, I think that I could do better than that."
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Analysis
Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during a campaign rally in June 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif. He launched a second presidential campaign on Tuesday, with a big burst of donations from supporters, but new challenges ahead.

Are Democrats Ready To 'Feel The Bern' Or Is Sanders The 'MySpace' Of 2020?

Feb 23, 2019
The Vermont independent showed he can still raise boatloads of money, but with so many progressive choices, Sanders may be at a disadvantage.
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National

Vermont's Only Black Female Lawmaker Resigns Amid Racial Harassment

Sep 28, 2018
State Rep. Kiah Morris announced in August that she would not be seeking re-election, but now she is resigning early, as a result of "continued harassment" and her husband's health issues.
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Politics
Christine Hallquist, a transgender candidate seeking the Democratic Party nomination to run for governor of Vermont, speaks with supporter Asfar Basha in Burlington.

What To Watch In Tuesday's Primaries: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut And Vermont

Aug 14, 2018
The 2018 midterms have been dominated by talk of Democratic gains, but Tuesday, Republicans will pick nominees in several places they hope to flip House seats and even governors' mansions.
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The Salt
Zac Fike (L) and Matt Kehaya (R) work on a batch of beer at 14th Star Brewing Company. 14th Star donates some of its proceeds to local nonprofits.

Veterans-Turned-Brewers Help Others Who Served Develop New Skills

Apr 19, 2018
Vermont veterans cook up a brewery and a bourbon distillery that not only lifts spirits, but gives back to the community and creates a model that may encourage other vets to try entrepreneurship.
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Law
This file photo released Feb. 15, 2018, by the Vermont State Police shows Jack Sawyer from Poultney, Vt., accused of planning "to shoot up" his former high school.

Alleged Vermont School Shooting Plot Spurs Debate About When Intent Becomes A Crime

Apr 13, 2018
Jack Sawyer, 18, was arrested on Feb. 15 for an alleged plot to shoot up his former high school. Legal experts in Vermont disagree about whether a crime was committed.
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Opinion
Zeb Towne, the elected dogcatcher of Duxbury, Vt. "I'm the only person in the country who gets elected as a dogcatcher. So, I'm awesome, I guess," says Towne.

'You Couldn't Get Elected Dogcatcher!' No, Seriously

Apr 07, 2018
We have an update on dogcatcher Zeb Towne of Duxbury, Vt. He was America's only elected dogcatcher. That changed after our story aired.
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The Salt
Hans Kaiser and his son, Terry, operate a dairy farm in Saint-Armand, Quebec. They say the supply management system in Canada has allowed them to earn a good living.

As Vermont's Milk Industry Continues To Free-Fall, Canadian Dairies Are Thriving

Apr 06, 2018
Dairy farmers on the U.S. side say they're getting paid less than what it costs to produce the milk. The Canadian system balances milk supply with consumer demand through production quotas.
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Politics
Zeb Towne, the elected dogcatcher of Duxbury, Vt. "I'm the only person in the country who gets elected as a dogcatcher. So, I'm awesome, I guess," says Towne.

Can't Get Elected Dogcatcher? Try Running In Duxbury, Vt.

Mar 24, 2018
It may be the only place in the country with an elected dogcatcher. The current officeholder is Zeb, short for Zebulon, Towne. He also catches stray ermine and cattle.
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The Salt
In December, New York tax department investigators seized 757 liters of untaxed liquor brought into the state in this vehicle.

Why Are New Hampshire's Tax-Free Liquor Stores Selling So Much Hennessy?

Mar 08, 2018
So much cognac is being sold that one official is asking the state attorney general to investigate whether the Liquor Commission is turning a blind eye to bootlegging and money-laundering activities.
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The Two-Way
Target has come close to opening a store in Vermont in the past. In one year, it will finally make that happen, operating in all 50 states.

After 55 Years, Target Will Finally Open A Store In Vermont

Oct 19, 2017
The news prompted a "Breaking News" banner on the local paper's website. As they're saying over at Vermont Public Radio: "This is not a drill."
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The Salt
Migrant Justice activists gather to celebrate the signing of an agreement with Ben & Jerry's that took two years to negotiate.

Ben & Jerry's Signs Deal To Improve Migrant Dairy Workers' Conditions

Oct 04, 2017
Farmworker advocacy group Migrant Justice and the behemoth ice cream company have been negotiating for two years to agree on a worker-led initiative that ensures "just and dignified" practices.
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The Two-Way
Republican Governor Phil Scott announced Wednesday he would veto the Vermont legislature's bill to legalize recreational marijuana. Above, the governor waves to supporters on election night in November.

Vermont's Governor Vetoes Recreational Pot Bill

May 24, 2017
The governor said he is "not philosophically opposed" to legalization, and that he'll work with the legislature to change some points. The bill resembles D.C.'s "home-grow" approach to marijuana.
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Parallels
Michael Spafford says he's torn about having Syrian refugees resettled in Rutland, Vt.

In Vermont, A Town Is Divided Over Syrian Refugees

Jan 26, 2017
The aging town of Rutland opened its doors to Syrian families, but not everyone's happy. "My heart aches for the refugees," says a resident. "But my heart also aches for the locals, our own, first."
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Politics
(Left to right) Executive Councilor Chris Sununu, Republican gubernatorial hopeful Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, and Indiana Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb.

Governor's Races Could Be A Bright Spot For GOP On Election Night

Nov 06, 2016
Republicans are expected to pick up control in at least one or two of the 12 gubernatorial races on the ballot, and they could even hit a modern-day record of states they control.
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Newscast headlines

Oliver, Nevada Beat Vermont 86-72 In CBI Quarterfinals

Mar 24, 2016

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Cameron Oliver scored 23, on 9-of-16 shooting, with 11 rebounds, and D.J. Fenner had 21 points to lead Nevada to an 86-72 win over Vermont in the semifinals of the College Basketball Invitational Tournament on Wednesday night.

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Business
Rob Oberg delivers oil to a home in south central Vermont. He works for Keyser Energy in Proctor, Vt., which provides heating fuel to about 5,000 customers.

Homeowners Who Played The Odds On Oil Heating Costs Lose Out

Jan 25, 2016
Many homes in the Northeast use oil heat, and many homeowners lock into a set price to avoid nasty surprises. But this year, that prudent step has backfired as oil prices plunge.
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