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Vermont author centers teen friendship — and a pawn shop — in debut novel

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By Mikaela Lefrak Verified, Aaliya Khanna
| Vermont Public Verified
When exactly does childhood tip over into the tumult of puberty? And how does it change a friendship? Those questions are at the heart of a new novel out called “Paradise Pawn" by White River Junction writer, translator and cartoonist Meg Richardson. It follows two best friends, Jackie and Kayla, who work with their fathers at a pawn shop in Florida, and the girls work there together. Together they hatch a plan to embezzle from the store in order to help Kayla afford a private school opportunity.
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Meet the Democratic candidates for Vermont state auditor

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By Mikaela Lefrak Verified, Jon Ehrens
| Vermont Public Verified
On Monday, Vermont Edition aired interviews with the two candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for Vermont state auditor. Political newcomer Nicholas Graeter is running against the current deputy state auditor and former state senator, Tim Ashe. The Republican candidate for auditor, H. Brooke Paige, is running uncontested. The primary election is on Aug. 11, and early voting is already underway. The auditor is an independent government watchdog.
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Poll: Most Vermonters say the state is unaffordable

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By Mikaela Lefrak Verified, Daniela Fierro Verified
| Vermont Public Verified
A new poll from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center finds Vermonters overwhelmingly view the state as unaffordable. The survey also found that about four in 10 residents say they are likely to move out of Vermont within the next five years. Andrew Smith, director of the UNH Survey Center, said 62% of Vermonters rate the state as a good place to live. It's 10-point decline from a survey conducted last year.
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