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Burlington School Board And Teachers’ Union Weigh In On Contract Tensions

After a year of unsuccessful contract talks, the Burlington School Board has moved to impose working conditions on teachers without their approval. The teachers' union has rejected that move, but the school board maintains it simply doesn't have the money to agree to the teachers' proposal.

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Unlocking The Mysteries Of Teenage Brains

By Nina Keck & Sam Gale Rosen • 1 hour ago

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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.

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

By Kathleen Masterson • 15 hours ago

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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

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The state and the owner of 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.

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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