Telecom company Consolidated Communications’ recent layoffs are raising questions. Plus, results of a review of Burlington’s Juneteenth events, a major data breach, more money for school meals and translation services at an upcoming farmers market.

What’s Behind Consolidated’s Layoffs

We already didn’t have enough housing. Then the floods destroyed hundreds of homes. Plus, state officials say it could be up to a year before some state buildings reopen in Montpelier, a new emergency meals program and Green Up Vermont joins flood cleanup efforts.

How This Summer’s Floods Could Affect Vermont’s Housing Crisis

Meet the volunteer network that deploys after natural disasters to save historical collections. Plus, a former St. Albans police officer pleads guilty to assault, free legal services for flood survivors, how Vermont’s rural water systems are faring after the floods and how to make your garden soil healthy again if it was flooded.

After Flooding, Saving Strafford’s Historical Collection

A French-Canadian scholar discusses recently published research on the heritage of New England’s Abenaki tribal leaders. Plus, the latest on a Pawlet military-style training facility, health insurance rate increases, repairing flood-damaged backroads and checking out meteor showers.

Claiming indigeneity without proving ancestry

Checking in with a local journalist on last week’s flash flooding in Middlebury. Plus, an interest windfall, Rutland flooding, FEMA help and an obituary for a beloved cat.

Flooding in Addison County – again

How a few diehard New Englanders are keeping a tradition from the 1800s alive. Plus, flash flooding in Addison County, the last Red Cross shelter closing, a new readiness center in Lydon and an obituary for a beloved cat.

Harvesting ice in 2023

Orleans County residents impacted by last month’s flooding are now eligible for financial help from FEMA, but other challenges remain. Plus, a new flood recovery officer, an update in a Burlington use-of-force incident, a special health insurance enrollment period and fundraising in the cannabis industry.

Recovering in the Northeast Kingdom

How recent flooding is hurting food assistance programs. Plus, hoping for a disaster declaration in Addison County, testing well water, a new mayor in Newport and a slight uptick in COVID numbers.

Breaking the food supply chain

Berlin Mobile Home Park residents face an uncertain future following last month’s flooding. Plus flood-induced crop losses, a zoning standoff in West Pawlett, a grant program to replace appliances ruined in the floods and a state recovery czar.

Losing everything in Berlin

How a southern Vermont housing group dealt with flood risk after Tropical Storm Irene. Plus state finances in light of recent flooding, opioid overdose rates, a death being reclassified as a homicide and record-breaking rain in Montpelier.

Flood mitigation in Brattleboro

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The Johnson Health Center works to rebuild after being hit by floods earlier this month. Plus, FEMA officials encourage Vermonters to continue to report flood damage, federal aid for farmers affected by the floods and state wildlife officials ask residents to leave logs in the river.

Rebuilding a Health Center After Floods

Incoming Frequency host Mitch Wertlieb reflects on his 20-year Morning Edition tenure with his successor on the show, Jenn Jarecki.

Mitch Wertlieb, your soon-to-be Frequency host

How Vermonters can apply for individual assistance from FEMA after the recent floods. Plus, Orleans County is added to the federal disaster declaration, nine incarcerated Vermonts have now died this year, and the first woman to be promoted to brigadier general in the Vermont Army National Guard.

A Guide to Getting FEMA Aid

While some Vermonters are now repairing their homes after catastrophic flooding, others don’t have a place to return to. Plus, the federal government’s role in flood recovery, anti-abortion advocates suing the state and a big donation to Vermont Law and Graduate School.

Surviving a landslide in Barre

How communities that rebuilt – and didn’t rebuild – after Tropical Storm Irene held up to this month’s flooding. Plus, patience in Orleans County, repairs to transportation infrastructure, flood relief for artists and potential legal action against an embattled sheriff.

Infrastructure in a post-Irene Vermont

After heavy rains and multiple flood warnings, the city of Barre is now contending with the effects of landslides. Plus: A lawsuit against the town of Bennington, high waters in Lake Champlain and more.

Landslides in Barre

How an ice rink is being repurposed to house the beloved pets of flood victims in central Vermont. Plus, more counties are declared disaster areas, a business grant program, what to do with a flooded car and hospital budget requests.

Inside a temporary pet shelter

Plus, boil water notices, wildfire relief, and student loan forgiveness.

A Week in Waterbury

Dealing with flooded land in the New Farms for New Americans program. Plus, the governor says not to relax yet, business relief, FEMA letters, hazmat caution and cleaning up Montpelier.

Farmland Losses for Refugees

Where Vermont’s major disaster declaration extends – and doesn’t. Plus farmer relief, mental health funding, mutual aid and more rain in the forecast.

Undeclared Counties

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