Peter Miller Is Still Here | The Yankee Interview

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Nearly 30 years after the publication of his landmark book, Vermont People, Peter Miller is once again sounding the alarm over what he considers the slow death of his state’s most important asset: its rural ethos. In Vanishing Vermonters, Miller showcases and celebrates the kinds of people and places that he’s identified with for most of his life. In this interview, he talks about the work that went into putting the new book together, as well as his career, his legacy, and the complicated relationship he has with Vermont and where he feels it’s headed.

VANISHING VERMONTERS | FEATURED PHOTOS

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Ian Aldrich

Ian Aldrich is the executive editor at Yankee, where he has worked for more for two decades. As the magazine’s staff feature writer, he writes stories that delve deep into issues facing communities throughout New England. In 2019 he received gold in the reporting category at the annual City-Regional Magazine conference for his story on New England’s opioid crisis. Ian’s work has been recognized by both the Best American Sports and Best American Travel Writing anthologies. He lives with his family in Dublin, New Hampshire.

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