Oct 29th, 2008 · Tom Salmon is running for re-election as Vermont's state auditor. Salmon is serving in Iraq with the U.S. Naval Reserve. He isn't allowed to participate in his campaign because of a Pentagon ban on politicking by active duty members of the military. Steve Zind of Vermont Public Radio reports.
Oct 16th, 2008 · After PBS anchor Jim Lehrer moderated the first presidential debate, the folks at Ben and Jerry's shipped over a new flavor, made in his honor: "Chocolate Lehrer Cake." The ice cream team also came up with other politically inspired treats: "Baracky Road" and "McCandy Cane." They're only available in Vermont. Nothing to do with politics. It's just that this long election season is still too short to market new flavors.
Sep 24th, 2008 · Big power companies in Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut will be required to buy allowances for every ton of gas their plant emits. The auction of greenhouse gas allowances is part of a plan to start reducing carbon emissions. Four other states—New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Delaware, will participate in later auctions.
Aug 11th, 2008 · The Vermont-born singer-songwriter finds a creative home in the place where literature and folk art meet. Here, she brings her distinctive voice to Mountain Stage, where she previews material from the folk opera she's currently producing.
Jul 30th, 2008 · In 2000, Vermont created the public consulting firm Efficiency Vermont to help residents and businesses reduce energy use by providing financial aid and expertise. Eight years in, progress is slow but steady.
Jul 5th, 2008 · Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), is making a cameo appearance in the latest Batman movie, The Dark Knight. The lifelong Batman fan will also host a $50-a-ticket screening on July 12. The proceeds will go to Montpelier's Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
Jul 2nd, 2008 · This week, from the Chandler Music Hall in Randolph, Vermont, a teen violinist from Woodstock plays Kreisler, a French horn player performs Strauss, and a 16-year-old pianist from Pittsburgh honors his grandfather's musical legacy. This program originally aired on November 28, 2007
Jun 19th, 2008 · When the city-owned TV provider in Burlington, Vermont decided to drop Al Jazeera English from its offerings, it ignited a debate over the Qatar-based television network. The city has decided to put the decision on hold, while residents weight on on whether the station fuels anti-American sentiment or is important for free speech.