North Country News

VT – Vermont U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has been talking about the shrinking middle class for years, but until now, he says he didn't realize the extent of the problem. He recently received more than 800 responses after appealing to his constituents to tell their stories of economic hardship. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more...

Rutland, VT – The cleanup of flooding from Saturday night's rainstorm continues in Rutland, Vermont, where the state's A-S-A Bloomer Building remains closed. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more...

Ulster County, NY – Officials in Ulster County say there are still at least a dozen sick and infested cats hiding in the walls and ceiling of a home where 40 others have already been rescued. Susan Barnett reports.

Springfield, MA – Members of the nationally ranked U-Mass men s basketball team are going to spend some time this summer working with youths in the city of Springfield.WAMC s Paul Tuthill reports...

Springfield, MA – Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has signed a one billion dollar bond bill to foster the state s life sciences industry. The bill has been hailed as a key component of the Patrick administration s economic development strategy.WAMC s Paul Tuthill reports...

Rutland, VT – Three programs that serve at-risk children in Rutland, Vermont schools will get federal funding under a measure announced Monday by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more...

VT – Vermont Governor Jim Douglas says it's taking longer than expected to clean up Lake Champlain by reducing its phosphorous levels. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more...

Chittenden County, VT – Four Chittenden County police departments plan to start recording the race of people who are stopped on Vermont's roads in an effort to reduce prejudice that leads to racial profiling. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more...

VT – Retired Vermont state trooper Jim Conan is a part-time actor. But you won't see him on the stage or screen. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more...

VT – Vermont officials say a decline in tax revenues last month is another signal that an economic slowdown has hit Vermont. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more...