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Vermont Gov. Dean Keynotes Local Government Conference

Vermont Governor Howard Dean told North Country leaders that the best projects come from the local level. Dean was the keynote speaker at SUNY Potsdam's 10th Annual Local Government Conference. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article

Local Government Conference in Potsdam

Martha Foley talks with Potsdam Mayor Ruth Garner about the 10th Annual Local Government Conference, at SUNY Potsdam. Wednesday's Conference theme is "Managing Local Government: Listening, Learning, Leading," and Vermont Governor Howard Dean will be the keynote speaker.  Go to full article

Book Review: Granite and Cedar

Jill Breit reviews a new book called Granite and Cedar: the People and the Land of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.  Go to full article

Seeking Civil Union Legislation in New York

Could New York follow Vermont's lead in allowing same-sex civil unions? We'll find out during a chat with Jennifer Middleton, a lawyer for LAMBDA Legal Defense Fund. She's...  Go to full article

Maritime History in Lake Champlain,
Part 1 of 3, Wreck Diving off Burlington

A trip into history beneath the waters of Lake Champlain--Brian Mann joins a team of divers exploring Lake Champlain's underwater historic preserve.  Go to full article

NY Prison Population Shrinks for First Year Since 1972

The Federal Bureau of Prisons says New York's inmate population fell nearly four percent last year. Vermont's prison population went the other direction, rising more than ten...  Go to full article

Champlain Valley Folk Festival This Weekend

Todd Moe talks with Joanne Hanson, a spokesperson for the Champlain Valley Folk Festival coming up this weekend in Burlington.  Go to full article

Commentatary: a First Civil Union Anniversary

Commentator Eileen Raymond commemorates the first anniversary of her civil union ceremony in Vermont, with her partner, Donna, and wonders when New York will follow.  Go to full article

Interview: Bill Summers, Los Hombres Calientes at Discover Jazz Fest in Burlington

David Sommerstein talks with Bill Summers, percussionist for Los Hombres Calientes, coming this weekend to the Discover Jazz Festival in Burlington. He samples the hot...  Go to full article

Interview: Phillip Glass

Todd Moe talks with contemporary composer Phillip Glass. He and Foday Musa Suso blend Western and World music Saturday night at the Flynn Center in Burlington.  Go to full article

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