Vermont Edition

TJ Donovan is the incumbent Democrat in the Nov. 6 election, seeking a second two-year term as Vermont's attorney general. Vermont Edition spoke with the candidate to hear what he'd aim to accomplish in a second term.

Civil War General George Stannard called a Milton farmhouse home after the war, and efforts are now underway to restore that farmhouse and honor the military career of the Vermont general as part of larger strides toward a Vermont Civil War Heritage Trail . We're talking about Gen. Stannard and the role he played in the outcome of the Civil War.

Janssen Willhoit is a Republican representing St. Johnsbury in Vermont's Legislature. He's also an attorney, a graduate of Vermont Law School and the Republican candidate for attorney general.

Cannabidiol, often called simply CBD, is becoming big business in Vermont and across the country. Found in items ranging from baked goods to skin creams, it's often followed by claims it can help with everything from headaches to anxiety. But there's a lot of uncertainty around CBD, its legal status, health benefits, and how it affects people. We're talking about CBD, how the compound is used and how it works.

Vermont Edition continues its general election debate coverage, in partnership with Vermont PBS , with the two major-party candidates for Vermont's only seat in the U.S. House: Republican challenger Anya Tynio and incumbent Democrat Peter Welch .

Last week, the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a report that paints a gloomy global picture. Even if we're able to limit global warming from rising more than 1.5 degrees Celsius, we could see serious changes to weather, sea levels, agriculture and natural eco-systems. We're digging deeper on the report on Vermont Edition .

Christine Hallquist is the former CEO of Vermont Electric Cooperative and the Democratic candidate for governor. She's challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Phil Scott in the Nov. 6 election. Candidate Hallquist joins Vermont Edition to discuss her platform and priorities should she become governor.

Autumn in the Green Mountain State is when tour buses and cars full of out-of-staters trek to Vermont to see that green turn to gold. Even if it's past peak in some regions, John Sinclair with the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forest says there's still great leaf peeping to be had. And VPR's own Ric Cengeri says a trip to see the foliage is a great excuse to see what Vermont's 251 towns and cities have to offer.

In less than four weeks, Vermonters will choose candidates for statewide and legislative offices. Our panel of political pundits will look at the major issues in the campaigns for governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House. Discussing how these campaigns have unfolded this year are: Paul Heintz, political editor for Seven Days Xander Landen, VTDigger reporter Eric Davis, retired Middlebury College political science professor Post your questions or comments about Campaign 2018

Vermont State Treasurer Beth Pearce was appointed to the job in late 2010, and has been re-elected three times on the Democratic ticket. In all, she's spent more than 40 years working in government finance. An incumbent Democrat, Pearce spoke with Vermont Edition about why she wants another two-year term.

Incumbent Sen. Bernie Sanders is seeking a third term as Vermont's junior Senator, and he faces a crowded field of challengers—including one Republican and seven Independents —on the Nov. 6 ballot. We're talking to candidate Bernie Sanders about the objectives he'd pursue if re-elected.

We're kicking off the first of our general election debates, and partnering with Vermont PBS to air live on both radio and television. Joining us are the two major-party candidates for lieutenant governor: incumbent Progressive/Democrat David Zuckerman and his Republican challenger, House Minority Leader Don Turner Jr.

Vermont Public Radio's broadcast signal — what listeners hear in the car, or on traditional radios at home or work — emanates from one of 18 transmitters across the state. VPR broadcast engineer Kira Parker travels the state for regular visits to ensure the transmitters are working and keeps the radio signal beaming.

On October 1, the province of Quebec held the general election for its legislative body - the National Assembly of Quebec. The results were historic - a seven-year-old center-right party that campaigned on limits to immigration won the most seats. That makes it the first time since the 1960s that power hasn't been held by either the Liberals or the Parti Quebecois.

If you love to garden, there's still plenty of time to dig in the dirt before the winter chill blows in. On this Vermont Edition , we have gardening expert and Vermont Garden Journal host Charlie Nardozzi ready to answer all your questions on fall gardening.