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Mary Engisch

Mary Williams Engisch

All Things Considered Host

Mary Williams Engisch is a local host on All Things Considered.

Mary joined Vermont Public in 2011 as a board operator and announcer. From 2014 to 2018, they also hosted a weekly arts calendar segment called, "Art Hounds" and a feature with local artists.

During the week, Mary produces and hosts on-air programs like "All Things Gardening with Charlie Nardozzi" and "Safe & Sound: A Celebration of Vermont Music."

She has earned a B.A. in Journalism from St. Michael's College in Colchester, Vermont, and has worked at a small weekly newspaper, as a voice-over artist, a vegan cupcake entrepreneur and a rock deejay at several local stations in Vermont.

  • The board that oversees the state’s health care is looking into a regional hospital’s decision to close a pediatric unit; which days are the best ones to travel in New England before and after the holiday; and the history of wild Turkey in New England.
  • With evergreen boughs, seed pods, dried berries and more, you can create a custom centerpiece for your holiday table.
  • More on possible school redistricting, a kid governor is elected, local arts organizations take part in nationwide creative resistance, and a bit of parenting advice from a local musician as part of the Friday song.
  • A new senior housing project in Brattleboro, Vermont’s redistricting task force is wrapping up its work, and today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. We'll talk with a local pride group about how to observe the day.
  • Here’s some of what we’ll cover in today’s episode: People who get Medicare health insurance need to take action soon to get the coverage they need; a statewide program that provides shelter during the coldest months for people without housing will start up soon; and a former artistic director at the Kennedy Center curates a Burlington jazz festival.
  • A taskforce charged with redrawing school district maps doesn’t; What is the legal definition of hemp?
  • After the longest government shutdown in history ended last week, Vermonters who use the food assistance program SNAP had their benefits fully restored; another small college closes; and the winner is… fifth graders vote to choose a “Kid Governor.”
  • Knowing which hydrangea you have in your yard or landscape is key. That way, you can prep it for winter.
  • A big drugstore chain settles claims that it overcharged Vermont customers; tips for staying safe on Vermont’s roadways; some volunteers work to resurrect a local newspaper in Rutland County; and because it’s Friday, a dose or two of music.
  • More money is flowing into a program that encourages Vermonters to use batteries for backup power, a study looks at Vermont’s vaccine exemption policies, an 1800’s event helped shape how we talk about certain celestial phenomena and a federal job training program for seniors will resume in Vermont after funding delays.