Vermont Edition

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Calais poet Geof Hewitt on the benefits of a daily writing practice

Mikaela Lefrak

This is the latest in a weekly series from Vermont Edition marking National Poetry Month in April.

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3 tips for weathering the current financial upheaval and trade wars

Mikaela Lefrak

A Montreal economist, Burlington financial advisor and Waitsfield money mindset coach share their best advice for this uncertain economic time.

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Vermont Secretary of State calls federal voter ID bill 'outrageous'

Mikaela Lefrak

Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas discusses the SAVE Act in Congress and federal cuts to election cybersecurity.

This hour, we'll chat with Bridget Butler, the Bird Diva, on the birds to look out for this migration season. The Yellow Warbler will make its way to Vermont at the end of April.

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Spring bird show: the sounds of spring

Mikaela Lefrak

The Bird Diva, Bridget Butler, discusses the species heading back north this migratory season.

Bianca Stone has been named Vermont's new poet laureate.

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Vermont poet laureate Bianca Stone, one year into her role

Mikaela Lefrak

The Brandon-based poet is busy with events this April for National Poetry Month.

bright colorful meals with carrots, peas, vegetables and grilled meats are packaged in individual containers for a Meals on Wheels program

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How the 10,000 layoffs at Health and Human Services could affect Vermont

Mikaela Lefrak

Programs like Head Start, Meals on Wheels, and LIHEAP provide assistance to low-income Vermonters.

About eight people ride or walk next to bicycles with red flags on the back of each bike on a city downtown street

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Bike commuters face an uphill battle in Vermont

Mikaela Lefrak

Some Vermonters are working to make commuting by bike more accessible and safe. Three advocates discuss road safety, bike infrastructure development, and access to good bikes and gear.

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Vermont needs more tradespeople. Is Gen Z the solution?

Mikaela Lefrak

A recent uptick in applications for career technical schools in Vermont mirrors a nationwide trend of young people pursuing more hands-on work.

Mapenzi Selemani, a junior at Winooski High School, will represent Vermont at the national Poetry Out Loud competition.

Vermont Edition

Vermont's Poetry Out Loud winner faced stage fright and found her voice

Andrea Laurion

Winooski High School junior Mapenzi Selemani is on to the national competition in Washington D.C. in May.

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Updates from our region's athletics and food scenes

Mikaela Lefrak

WCAX sports director Jack Fitzsimmons and Seven Days food writer Jordan Barry share recent exciting stories from their beats.