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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.

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  • It's the end of crossover in the Vermont Statehouse. Here's what to know about the climate and environmental legislation that made the cut.
  • Last year, North Country Union High School principal Chris Young was named Principal of the Year by the Vermont Principals Association. Last week, a national principals' association recognized Young for his advocacy work.
  • Planting a pollinator garden is a great addition to a yard, but if you're low on space, consider replacing grass with these ground covers that are just as attractive and beneficial to pollinators.
  • How climate change is disrupting a longtime tradition at a New Hampshire camp. Plus, a leachate spill at the Coventry landfill, arraignment is delayed for a state lawmaker accused of DUI, bears are emerging from hibernation, and officials want public feedback on a management plan for the Telephone Gap area in the Green Mountain National Forest.
  • Peas aren't just green anymore! Pea plants come in three types: snap, snow and shelling. And some varieties grow in yellow and purple shades. Find a new, colorful favorite to plant in your gardens and raised beds.
  • A school bond vote in Woodstock illustrates the difficulties of dealing with Vermont’s massive backlog of building maintenance. Plus, the state’s emergency motel shelter program appears on solid footing despite advocate concerns, Vermont’s health commissioner comes out in support of overdose prevention sites, cannabis advocates aren’t excited about a bill moving through the Legislature, and state parks will be open in a limited capacity during next month’s solar eclipse.
  • Heuchera or coral bells are perennials in the evergreen family and come in many flower colors — but it's the pink, purple, and yellow foliage that packs the maximum color punch.
  • Before this legislative session started, lawmakers were planning on making major changes to Vermont’s signature land-use law. They wanted to loosen Act 250 regulations to boost housing development in some areas, while strengthening rules for building in sensitive habitats. But nearing the mid-point of the session the path forward for big changes looks murky.And now that Mitch Wertlieb is settling in as the new host of The Frequency, we want to hear your feedback on the show. What’s working for you? What doesn’t? What do you wish was in the podcast that you’re not hearing? Your input helps us make the best show we can – one you’ll look forward to hearing every day. So please share your thoughts at thefrequency@vermontpublic.org.
  • At least six Vermont communities will consider adopting declarations of inclusion on Town Meeting Day. Plus, lawmakers consider relief for Vermont orchards, Gov. Scott wants you to vote for Nikki Haley, a stretch of I-91 is closed after a rockslide, Montpelier farmers market organizers are trying to regain access to their usual location, and heavy winds led to thousands of power outages this week.And now that Mitch Wertlieb is settling in as the new host of The Frequency, we want to hear your feedback on the show. What’s working for you? What doesn’t? What do you wish was in the podcast that you’re not hearing? Your input helps us make the best show we can – one you’ll look forward to hearing every day. So please share your thoughts at thefrequency@vermontpublic.org.