<p>Cars line up at the United States port of entry from Canada in Richford, Vt., on Aug. 10.</p>
August 14, 2011
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August 14, 2011 9 p.m.
A split economy
Post-9/11 security divides life on northern border
RICHFORD, Vt. - A restaurant owner in Vermont held a contest to help Canadians buy passports so they cross the border for a meal. A fire department can't depend on help from a few miles away. A short drive to pick up milk can bring unpredictable delays.