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By Dan Bobkoff

Northampton, MA – One of the oldest daily newspapers in the nation is switching from afternoon to morning publication. This reflects a national trend that has seen many PM newspapers make a similar switch, or fall by the wayside. More from WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Dan Bobkoff:

By Jessica Bloustein

Albany, NY – The Albany Police Department has new regulations on off-duty alcohol consumption by officers. WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports.

By Pat Bradley

Burlington, VT – Burlington Vermont's largest festival of the year is set to begin. The 23rd Discover Jazz Festival kicks off a ten day series of performances Friday night. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Pat Bradley

Burlington, VT – Burlington Vermont's largest festival of the year is set to begin. The 23rd Discover Jazz Festival kicks off a ten day series of performances Friday night. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

Albany, NY – It's another fun-filled, fact-filled hour of questions and answers about gardening. Host Susan Arbetter welcomes back Larry Sombke of BeautifulEasyGardens.com, and Dorthe Hviid of the Berkshire Botanical Garden.

Albany, NY – Word For The Wise #2994--06/01/06: National Spelling Bee Final

By Pat Bradley

Burlington, VT – Following a spate of gun-related crimes in his city, Burlington, Vermont Mayor Bob Kiss commented that more handgun control might need to be considered. That immediately brought criticism from an NRA sponsored group, and is spurring discussion about the issue. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Pat Bradley

Williston, VT – Next week, Williston, Vermont voters will be asked to authorize the use of one-point-two million dollars for a new police station and fire hall. When voters go to the polls they will be able to walk up to place their votes, or stay in their car and drive in to two huge bays of an old firehouse. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Jessica Bloustein

Albany, NY – New York's highest court heard final arguments Wednesday in the case of 45 couples seeking the right to marry. The court will decide whether the State Constitution explicitly bans same-sex marriage. WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports:

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – Last year, U.S. Representatives John McHugh and Louise Slaughter of New York asked the General Accounting Office to study the potential impact of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which would impose strict I-D requirements when crossing the border. The two representatives released the agency's initial report today (Wednesday) saying the findings reinforce northern border communities concerns. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.