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Vermont 45th by total area, and 43rd by land area at 9,250 square miles, and has a population of 608,827, making it the second least populous state (second to only Wyoming). The only New England state with no coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, Vermont is notable for the Green Mountains in the west and Lake Champlain in the northwest. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north. The state is famous for its scenery and dairy products. It is the leading producer of maple syrup in the United States. The state capital is Montpelier, and the largest city is Burlington.

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Local News for Burlington Vermont from Burlingtonfreepress.com

Meeting held to address 'this difficult issue' in Yaranga case

May 21, 2013 3:28 am

About 25 people gathered to discuss safety and appropriate teacher-student boundaries Monday night at Burlington High School in the wake of allegations that a popular Spanish teacher had a sexual rela...

First responders to be feted at Statehouse

May 21, 2013 2:29 am

The Vermont Department of Health is holding its Emergency Medical Services Day Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to honor the first responders who protect Vermonters in emergencies.

Burlington considers new options for gun control

May 21, 2013 1:54 am

Burlington leaders charged with exploring the regulation of semiautomatic, large-capacity assault-type rifles shifted their aim Monday to trigger locks, gun prohibitions in nightclubs and expanding op...

Former judge, Spectrum official honored for substance abuse work

May 21, 2013 1:53 am

Retired judge Ben Joseph said Monday that back when he was on the bench, he was tired of the same defendants coming into court month after month with new theft and other charges as they repeatedly sto...

UVM hires new provost for $105,000 more than predecessor

May 20, 2013 10:26 pm

David V. Rosowsky, dean of engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, was appointed by President Tom Sullivan, UVM announced Monday in a news release.

Out for trout in Lake Champlain

May 20, 2013 11:36 am

Lake trout died out in Lake Champlain more than a century ago. And despite a 40-year effort to restore the lake trout population, the fish just aren't taking to their new home.

On the Road: New construction projects coming up

May 20, 2013 1:34 am

This edition of On the Road with the Agency of Transportation includes several new projects coming on line this week.

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