Work stoppage

A debrief on why the town of Richmond terminated a deal to hire the a new police chief just hours before  he was scheduled to begin the job. Plus, a doctor at Vermont’s largest hospital is trying to create an accessible database for researching opioid addiction, why best-selling Quebec-based mystery author Louise Penny won’t promote her new book in the US, the New Hampshire House votes to end annual vehicle safety inspections, and Bennington College launches a late-decision program for prospective students.