Vermont National Guard officials are studying a revised draft of an environmental impact statement that outlines how the basing of the F-35 fighter jet in South Burlington would affect the area around the Burlington International Airport. Federal budget cuts are affecting operations at Vermont’s seven Head Start programs. With temperatures rising to the 90s in the weather forecast, many Vermonters may be thinking of heading to their favorite swimming hole.
Melody is the Contributing Editor for But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids and the co-author of two But Why books with Jane Lindholm.
Neal was a reporter and VPR's All Things Considered host from 2001 to 2014. He joined VPR in 1996, hosting VPR's jazz programming, including live performances from the VPR studios and the Discover Jazz Festival. Prior to VPR, Neal was a programmer and host for WNCS in Montpelier and WDEV in Waterbury. He holds a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College.
