Burlington, VT, Oct 11, 2010 — The Glass Menagerie is currently running at the Vermont Stage Company in the FlynnSpace in Burlington through October 24. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at a recent performance and has this review.  Go to full article

Burlington, VT, Sep 02, 2010 — Earlier this week, temperatures across northern New York and Vermont climbed into the low-90s. But this weekend's highs will only reach the mid-60s. The weather system causing this change will also bring a chance of rain and storms. As this front moves across the region, it will help push away the hurricane now heading up the eastern seaboard. Martha Foley has more.  Go to full article

Aug 20, 2010 — A group of artists and veterans has returned to St. Lawrence University this month along with a sample of artwork made from military uniforms. Through the Combat Paper Project's paper making workshops, vets use their uniforms worn in combat to create healing, therapeutic works of art. The project began a few years ago in Burlington and has chapters around the country. Workshops, exhibits and artists' talks have been held in dozens of locations in the U.S., Canada and parts of Europe. Todd Moe stopped by the art studios at St. Lawrence University to watch the paper making process -- where old uniforms become art and vets reconcile their experiences.  Go to full article

Burlington, VT, Aug 19, 2010 — Angela Evancie, a recent Middlebury College graduate, is working this year with the NCPR news department. She lives in Burlington and her beat is environmentalism in the Champlain Valley. You'll hear and read more from her in the coming months. Todd Moe spoke with Angela about her background and interest in environmental issues.  Go to full article

Burlington, VT, Jul 22, 2010 — One of the highlights of Burlington's summer is the yearly "brewfest" on the waterfront. It brings brewers and beer fanciers together for a big, cheery, Canadian-American party. As Angela Evancie found, there's serious tasting going on, with some unexpected elements.  Go to full article

Colchester, VT, Jul 01, 2010 — Around the World in 80 Days is running at St. Michael's Playhouse in Colchester through July 10. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review.  Go to full article

Colchester, VT, Jun 18, 2010 — St. Michael's Playhouse has opened their season with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee running through June 26. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review.  Go to full article

Burlington, VT, Jun 09, 2010 — Researchers say the invasive algae didymo, widely called "rock snot," is spreading throughout Vermont and the Lake Champlain basin. Found last week east of Burlington, the algae could make its way into Adirondack waterways, and once it establishes a presence, it's just about impossible to control or eradicate. Scientists say the algae forms large mats along the bottom of waterways and chokes out native plants. Martha Foley has more.  Go to full article

Winooski, VT, Mar 15, 2010 — Shipwrecked! is running at Vermont Stage Company in the FlynnSpace in Burlington through March 28. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at a recent performance and has this review.  Go to full article

Burlington, VT, Feb 15, 2010 — US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited the region over the weekend. He attended three meetings in Vermont, addressing the concerns of dairy farmers from throughout the region. Tops on the list was the need for a change in the way milk is priced. Vermont Public Radio Jane Lindholm has more.  Go to full article