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UVM Med School Receives Record $66 Million Gift To Revamp Teaching Methods

The University of Vermont College of Medicine has announced that it’s receiving a $66 million gift, the largest ever made to a public university in New England.

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Low Levels Of Carcinogen Chromium-6 In New England Drinking Water

By Kathleen Masterson • 7 hours ago

The carcinogen often referred to as the "Erin Brockovich chemical" is present in about two-thirds of the drinking water across the country, according to water testing data from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Supreme Court Sides With State In Current Use Ruling

By Steve Zind • Sep 23, 2016

The state and the owner of a tens of thousands of acres of land in the Northeast Kingdom are awaiting yet another court decision on a timber harvesting violation under the state’s Current Use Program.

At Women's Issues Debate, Minter And Scott Outline Different Approaches

By Peter Hirschfeld • Sep 23, 2016

Vermont has had one female governor in its 225-year history. At a debate on women’s issues Thursday, Democratic candidate Sue Minter made the case that it’s time for another.

Unlocking The Mysteries of Teenage Brains

By Nina Keck & Sam Gale Rosen • Sep 23, 2016

Andy Duback / Courtesy of UVM College of Medicine

Ever wonder what's going on in your teenager's mind? You may be about to find out a lot more. The University of Vermont is taking a leading role in a massive national study into the developing brains of 10,000 adolescents.

Car Chargers And Local Specialties At Vt.'s New Privately-Owned 24-7 Rest Stop

By Amy Kolb Noyes • Sep 23, 2016

Just in time for foliage season, there’s a new rest area open off exit 7 on Interstate 89, in Berlin, and it offers a lot of firsts for Vermont.

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This month on Brave Little State, VPR’s people-powered journalism podcast, a question about embezzlement in Vermont — and a myth about stone walls and woodland fairies.