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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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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

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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.

Meet The Candidates: Randy Brock

By Bob Kinzel & Sam Gale Rosen • Sep 23, 2016

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For the first time since 2010, Vermont has an open seat for lieutenant governor. We’ll talk to the Republican candidate, Randy Brock. We'll discuss health care reform, tax policy and more.

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