Vermont looks to make it easier to build housing near wetlands, cyclosporiasis cases in New Hampshire continue to rise and a push to boost the Champlain Valley’s profile in the wine world. Plus, we dig into claims that raising taxes on second homes in Vermont will bring in lots of money for services.

A Florida preacher wants to start a religious school on the former Green Mountain College campus, the Burlington City Council passes a controversial public safety resolution and a look at which Vermont Senators face competitive primaries this year.

Learn more about the Democratic candidates vying to unseat Vermont’s lieutenant governor, the Chittenden County Sheriff’s race features an unusual matchup and Vermont Green FC’s men’s team celebrates back-to-back national championships.

Vermonters leaving their bodies to science; a group of South African immigrants are settling in the Green Mountain State; Vermont Public reporter Derek Brouwer on what he’s learned about the morning of March 11th in South Burlington, when federal agents accused a Vermont immigrant of ramming his car into theirs during a traffic stop.

How secure are Vermont’s elections; the state drops out of a federal healthcare experiment; Vermont’s men's soccer team heads to the national finals this weekend; and a Friday Song, influenced by the Romani people and culture.

A closer look at the platforms of the Democratic candidates vying for the role of the state’s next Lieutenant Governor; how is the phone-free school policy going in New Hampshire? And different kinds of sharks found off New England’s coastlines…

The race for Chittenden County states’ attorney; residents north of the border seeing many more cases of Cyclosporiasis; a study shows eating culturally significant foods provide better health outcomes.

Tracking a parasite found in Texas livestock to lessen its impact in our region; how common are underwater blue-green algae blooms in our lakes? Researchers want to know… ; and a scenic train ride that serves passengers dinner, too.

A top state health regulator is stepping down; and that dreaded gastro-intestinal tract parasite detected in lettuce served in a New Hampshire hospital’s cafeteria.

Vermont Public’s Capital Bureau reporter Peter Hirschfeld shares what he's learned about the two candidates running in the Democratic primary for governor, lots of candidates for public office haven't disclosed campaign contributions and Brattleboro considers asking taxpayers to help bail out a struggling hospital. Plus, we hear the music from Vermont-based duo Cricket Blue.

Two unions at Vermont’s largest hospital are partnering for the first time to hammer out contracts; is it okay to wear shorts to work?; and it's debate season, ahead of Vermont’s August 11th primary. We’ll share an excerpt from a recent debate among the three Democratic candidates for Lieutenant Governor

Voters in one Vermont school district are at odds over who gets the final say about closing schools, the state is rethinking how to house people accused of serious crimes who have mental health issues, and New England researchers share their findings about health risks for professional football players.