News from Vermont Public

Feb 04 2025 20 ep. 5 mins 223

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VPR News is Vermont's statewide, public broadcast and digital news service.

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Lakes Region landmark at a crossroads: 'Who wants to be the guy that closes a 200-year-old general store?'

Feb 04 2025 3 mins

After his wife's unexpected death, Dave Dauphinais is trying to preserve her beloved Tuftonboro General Store — and her legacy.

A new state task force is trying to 'get ahead of' fast-moving Trump actions

Feb 03 2025 7 mins

In the two weeks since President Donald Trump took office, his administration has released dozens of orders reshaping federal policy and agencies. A new task force created by state Treasurer Mike Pieciak is focused on helping guide Vermont residents, businesses and nonprofits through the federal transition.

Remembering local soundman Sergei Ushakov, who turned up the volume for more than three decades

Jan 31 2025 4 mins

Known for his gruff-yet-sweet demeanor, Ushakov demanded the best from performers at the downtown Burlington live music venue.

Vermont is desperate for new homes. Is it time to build them in factories?

Jan 31 2025 6 mins

Outside of Vermont, governments have bet big on encouraging modular construction to accelerate homebuilding. But there are some risks and barriers.

President Trump's pause on the refugee resettlement program is already impacting Vermont

Jan 30 2025 5 mins

From work stoppages to canceled flights, here's how President Donald Trump's recent actions are impacting Vermont's refugee agencies and the communities they serve.

The psych unit saved their lives. Now the hospital is shutting it down

Jan 28 2025 6 mins

The inpatient psychiatry unit at Central Vermont Medical Center recently stopped admitting new patients. At the end of January, it will close altogether in an effort to save the hospital system money.

Federal funds for home repairs are running low for Vermont's low income weatherization program

Jan 27 2025 6 mins

Pandemic-era federal funding allowed Vermont to double its budget for free weatherization for low income households, and, for the first time, help people with leaky roofs or dirt floor basements. Now, a key share of that money is about to dry up.

Vermont cannabis retailer's lawsuit argues advertising regulations violate free speech

Jan 24 2025 6 mins

A retail store in Middlebury, FLŌRA Cannabis, filed the lawsuit. It could have a large impact on the state's retail cannabis industry.

For Afghan refugees in Vermont, homeownership can become reality with new program

Jan 23 2025 6 mins

Hundreds of Afghan refugees have settled in Vermont in recent years. Now, one of those families wants to make the state feel more like home by buying a house. And they’re taking advantage of a new partnership intended to make that dream more achievable.

As Fairlee takes over Lake Morey ice skating loop, a Vermont tradition lives on

Jan 22 2025 5 mins

Lake Morey Resort, which has been maintaining the lake's skating loop, lost their insurance coverage. But at the eleventh hour, the town of Fairlee stepped in, agreeing to maintain the ice and provide insurance coverage for the activities there.