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Sep 2023
8m 4s

Now, it’s nothing but flowers

Vermont Public
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An ordinary lawn becomes a wildflower oasis. Plus, UVM Medical Center gets bad news on its rate hike request, up-to-date covid vaccines are coming, a funding plan for low-interest affordable housing loans, and the governor renews a push for land-use reform. 
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