Mary Williams Engisch
All Things Considered HostMary Williams Engisch is a local host on All Things Considered.
Mary joined Vermont Public in 2011 as a board operator and announcer. From 2014 to 2018, they also hosted a weekly arts calendar segment called, "Art Hounds" and a feature with local artists.
During the week, Mary produces and hosts on-air programs like "All Things Gardening with Charlie Nardozzi" and "Safe & Sound: A Celebration of Vermont Music."
She has earned a B.A. in Journalism from St. Michael's College in Colchester, Vermont, and has worked at a small weekly newspaper, as a voice-over artist, a vegan cupcake entrepreneur and a rock deejay at several local stations in Vermont.
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A small, hand-held device developed at Harvard University in 2017 converts changes in light into sound. Some Vermonters will use the LightSound during the Great American Eclipse on Monday.
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Why Vermont has an educator shortage, and how it’s affecting schools. Plus, Montpelier is finally poised to have a post office again, the owner of the Green River Reservoir dam doesn’t want to operate it for electricity anymore, state lawmakers consider overhauling Act 250, and town officials are preparing to close trail access roads during next week’s solar eclipse.
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Two Vermont youth reflect on International Transgender Day of Visibility. Plus, The Vermont House approves a state budget proposal, the Senate supports a bill that would create a climate superfund program, Copley Hospital is running out of money, and Emma Mulvaney-Stanak is giving up her House seat to take over as mayor of Burlington.
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Instead of traditional tilling, or turning of the soil to prepare it for spring planting, the "no-dig" method is just that. No digging keeps the billions of helpful microbes intact in the soil. It could lead to fewer weeds and healthier soil and plants.
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Democrats in the Vermont House have passed three bills that would raise taxes and fees by $130 million per year, and Republican Gov. Phil Scott is sounding the alarm. We'll break down that dynamic for this week's edition of the Capitol Recap, and share how it could impact local elections in November.
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When and how to prune hydrangeas can really help set up the plant for better blooms.
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We’ll break down which climate and environment bills made it past the crossover deadline at the midway point in the legislative session.
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It's the end of crossover in the Vermont Statehouse. Here's what to know about the climate and environmental legislation that made the cut.
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Last year, North Country Union High School principal Chris Young was named Principal of the Year by the Vermont Principals Association. Last week, a national principals' association recognized Young for his advocacy work.
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Planting a pollinator garden is a great addition to a yard, but if you're low on space, consider replacing grass with these ground covers that are just as attractive and beneficial to pollinators.