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Tropical Storm Irene roared into Vermont in the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011 while many were still asleep. By morning, it was pouring up to 10 inches of rain onto the spine of the tiny state’s Green Mountains. Twelve hours later Irene was gone, but in many towns the destruction was nearly total - and many small communities were completely cut off from the outside world. What happened next was not what you might think. Not only did the ... read more>>>

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This is the story of one of the most exciting and important periods in Vermont history, and of the man most responsible for shaping it

During Philip Hoff's six years as governor of the Green Mountain State (1963–1969), the politics, demographics, economics and government structure of Vermont changed in major and long-lasting ways, and a new liberal tradition took hold. He was an activist governor, pushing new ideas, concepts and programs and ch... read more>>>

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What do you think about me running for president?

Some people laughed, many were skeptical, and still others were indifferent when Howard Dean floated the idea in 2000. But just three years late, the onetime Vermont governor — drawing record crowds and contributions — was poised to win the Democratic nomination.

Written by a longtime aide, this book offers an insider’s view of the unlikely juggernaut that captivated grassroots ... read more>>>