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- UMass Lowell earns sweep of Vermont on the ice - Lowell Sunon February 28, 2021 at 2:58 am
UMass Lowell earns sweep of Vermont on the ice Lowell Sun
- Two Vermonters die in car crash - WCAXon February 28, 2021 at 12:56 am
Two Vermonters die in car crash WCAX
- Hardwick woman celebrates 100th birthday with car parade - WCAXon February 28, 2021 at 12:45 am
Hardwick woman celebrates 100th birthday with car parade WCAX
- Damaged utility pole leaves thousands without power Saturday - WPTZon February 27, 2021 at 11:50 pm
Damaged utility pole leaves thousands without power Saturday WPTZ
- Vermont sports scores for Saturday, Feb. 27: See how your favorite team fared - BurlingtonFreePress.comon February 27, 2021 at 5:06 pm
Vermont sports scores for Saturday, Feb. 27: See how your favorite team fared BurlingtonFreePress.com
- US Marshals, SBPD arrest Maine shooting suspect - WCAXon February 27, 2021 at 3:00 pm
US Marshals, SBPD arrest Maine shooting suspect WCAX
- What to do Saturday, Feb. 27 - WCAXon February 27, 2021 at 2:26 pm
What to do Saturday, Feb. 27 WCAX
- UVM imposes stricter punishment for COVID violation - WCAXon February 27, 2021 at 4:21 am
UVM imposes stricter punishment for COVID violation WCAX
- Burlington School District transforms food operation to feed thousands of Vermonters - WPTZon February 26, 2021 at 11:48 pm
Burlington School District transforms food operation to feed thousands of Vermonters WPTZ
- New survey shows Vermont students struggling with anxiety, loneliness during pandemic - WPTZon February 26, 2021 at 11:28 pm
New survey shows Vermont students struggling with anxiety, loneliness during pandemic WPTZ
- UVM basketball's Anna Olson snares America East rookie of the year award - Burlington Free Presson February 26, 2021 at 10:33 pm
UVM basketball's Anna Olson snares America East rookie of the year award Burlington Free Press
- Obituary: Richard Lee (“Seth”) Towle Schneehagen III, 1990-2021 - Seven Dayson February 26, 2021 at 9:56 pm
Obituary: Richard Lee (“Seth”) Towle Schneehagen III, 1990-2021 Seven Days
- Obituary: Stephen Keyes (“Sky”) Yardley, 1950-2021 - Seven Dayson February 26, 2021 at 9:08 pm
Obituary: Stephen Keyes (“Sky”) Yardley, 1950-2021 Seven Days
- Brattleboro student takes high honors in annual Sanders essay contest - WCAXon February 26, 2021 at 8:14 pm
Brattleboro student takes high honors in annual Sanders essay contest WCAX
- Stuck in Vermont: Pie Society serves up comfort in the pandemic - WCAXon February 26, 2021 at 7:46 pm
Stuck in Vermont: Pie Society serves up comfort in the pandemic WCAX
- How Vermont's tech ed programs adapted to pandemic - WCAXon February 26, 2021 at 6:36 pm
How Vermont's tech ed programs adapted to pandemic WCAX
- Moody's affirms Burlington International Airport's 'Baa2' credit rating - Vermont Bizon February 26, 2021 at 6:03 pm
Moody's affirms Burlington International Airport's 'Baa2' credit rating Vermont Biz
- Former Oakland A's affiliate the Vermont Lake Monsters sold, will join Futures League - ESPNon February 26, 2021 at 5:04 pm
Former Oakland A's affiliate the Vermont Lake Monsters sold, will join Futures League ESPN
- Editorial: Burlington airport grant offers bright future for travel - WPTZon February 26, 2021 at 3:25 pm
Editorial: Burlington airport grant offers bright future for travel WPTZ
- University Mall shooting suspect arrested - WPTZon February 26, 2021 at 2:32 pm
University Mall shooting suspect arrested WPTZ
- Conservation Nursery Planting Crew - Seven Dayson February 26, 2021 at 12:45 pm
Conservation Nursery Planting Crew Seven Days
- Police find stolen guns and drugs at St. Johnsbury home - WCAXon February 26, 2021 at 11:24 am
Police find stolen guns and drugs at St. Johnsbury home WCAX
- Davis named America East Player of the Year - WCAXon February 26, 2021 at 3:58 am
Davis named America East Player of the Year WCAX
- University Mall shooting suspect arrested in Florida - WCAXon February 26, 2021 at 3:12 am
University Mall shooting suspect arrested in Florida WCAX
- This Place in History: Atwater Kent - Local 22/44 Newson February 26, 2021 at 12:37 am
This Place in History: Atwater Kent Local 22/44 News
- Vermont sports scores for Saturday, Feb. 27: See how your favorite team faredby Burlington Free Press on February 28, 2021 at 4:40 am
Vermont high school and college sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
- UVM men's hockey suffers weekend sweep to UMass Lowellby Burlington Free Press on February 28, 2021 at 3:43 am
After Lowell's weekend sweep in Burlington, Vermont men's hockey drops to 1-9-2 in Hockey East play.
- PHOTOS: Hartford hosts Burlington/Colchester in girls hockeyby Burlington Free Press on February 27, 2021 at 10:52 pm
Images from Burlington/Colchester's 5-2 win over Hartford in high school girls hockey on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.
- House passes Joe Biden's COVID relief bill with $1,400 stimulus checks, legislation heads to Senateby USA TODAY on February 27, 2021 at 5:00 pm
The Democratically-controlled House approved Biden's $1.9T COVID relief bill, a key step that would provide many Americans $1,400 stimulus payments.
- Sluggish UVM men's hockey falls to UMass Lowell 3-1 in return from COVID pauseby Burlington Free Press on February 27, 2021 at 4:28 am
Vermont gave up 14 shots in the first period and fell behind by three goals before avoiding the shutout in a 3-1 defeat to UMass Lowell on Friday.
- UVM basketball's Anna Olson snares America East rookie of the year awardby Burlington Free Press on February 26, 2021 at 10:33 pm
Forward Anna Olson is the fourth Catamount to be named the America East Conference rookie of the year.
- After 357-day layoff, what you need to know about the 2021 UVM men's lacrosse teamby Burlington Free Press on February 26, 2021 at 10:15 pm
The Vermont men's lacrosse team opens the 2021 season on the road at Bryant on Saturday. Game time is set for noon.
- Another UVM team forced to cancel games due to COVID-19 protocolsby Burlington Free Press on February 26, 2021 at 9:27 pm
Less than 24 hours before game time, the University of Vermont has to cancel games for one team due to COVID-19 protocols.
- Burlington's luxury housing market is about to get even hotterby Burlington Free Press on February 26, 2021 at 5:32 pm
Coldwell Banker Real Estate release a report on luxury real estate that included Burlington as one of its "new discoveries."
- VPA announces 2021 high school winter championship scheduleby Burlington Free Press on February 26, 2021 at 4:13 pm
The Vermont Principals' Association on Friday laid out its 2021 winter championship calendar, which runs from March 8-28.
- Bove's pasta sauce factory in Milton grows to meet demandby Burlington Free Press on February 26, 2021 at 12:30 pm
Bove's of Vermont expands its Milton plant to accommodate increased demand for family-style, Italian pasta sauce.
- Big housing and commercial growth envisioned near Burlington airportby Burlington Free Press on February 25, 2021 at 7:58 pm
How big could the ongoing development in South Burlington O'Brien project become? The owners spell it out this month: pretty darn big.
- Burlington, Winooski residents encouraged to get tested as COVID-19 case counts riseby Burlington Free Press on February 25, 2021 at 5:40 pm
In recent weeks, college campuses around Chittenden County, including UVM, have seen noticeable rises in students who tested positive for COVID-19.
- Airbnb listing is for 'Bull Moose Lodge': VT considers laws for short-term rentalsby Burlington Free Press on February 25, 2021 at 1:07 pm
No one knows how many short term rentals there are in Vermont or who owns them. That's a problem for a variety of reasons being addressed in two bills.
- Track how many vaccines have been administered in VTby Burlington Free Press on January 13, 2021 at 4:11 pm
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- With Days Until the Election, Weinberger Maintains Fundraising Leadby Courtney Lamdin on February 27, 2021 at 5:03 pm
Burlington's mayoral election has yet to be decided, but incumbent Mayor Miro Weinberger has undoubtedly won the money race. Campaign finance reports filed with the Vermont Secretary of State on Friday — the last batch before the March 2 […]
- Burlington Police Get Involved After Prank Callers Target City Councilorby Courtney Lamdin on February 26, 2021 at 7:58 pm
Updated at 4:06 p.m. Burlington Police have referred an unknown number of people to a restorative justice program for repeatedly calling City Councilor Joan Shannon (D-South District) during a council meeting in December. Burlington Police Lt. […]
- Obituary: Richard Lee (“Seth”) Towle Schneehagen III, 1990-2021on February 26, 2021 at 11:20 am
Burlington-born man leaves behind loving and supportive family Richard Lee (“Seth”) Towle Schneehagen III died on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, following a long battle with mental health and addiction. While […]
- Obituary: Stephen Keyes (“Sky”) Yardley, 1950-2021on February 26, 2021 at 11:15 am
Former farmer and off-grid homesteader loved exploring the natural world Stephen Keyes (“Sky”) Yardley passed away in Shelburne, Vt., on February 23, 2021, after living with dementia since 2015. Sky was born […]
- North District Candidates Aim to Restore Balance to Divided Burlington Councilby Courtney Lamdin on February 26, 2021 at 1:46 am
For the second time in as many years, Burlington’s North District has an open city council seat on Town Meeting Day. All four city council district seats, which represent two wards apiece, are up for election on March 2. Franklin Paulino, a […]
- South Burlington Snares Winooski’s City Managerby Kevin McCallum on February 25, 2021 at 10:20 pm
South Burlington has hired away the city manager from "Burlington's Brooklyn." Jessie Baker, who held the top city post in Winooski for four years, will begin her new role on June 1. She will replace current South Burlington city manager Kevin Dorn, […]
- Media Note: VPR Announces New 'Vermont Edition' Cohostsby Kevin McCallum on February 25, 2021 at 9:11 pm
Vermont Public Radio announced Thursday it has hired two journalists to replace longtime "Vermont Edition" host Jane Lindholm. Connor Cyrus and Mikaela Lefrak will become cohosts and senior producers of the popular news program, the […]
- Vermont Lake Monsters to Be Sold, Play in Collegiate Leagueby Sasha Goldstein on February 25, 2021 at 7:50 pm
Updated at 4:36 p.m. The Vermont Lake Monsters will be sold to an investment group, and the team is expected to play in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League this summer, the club announced on Thursday. The deal with Nos Amours Baseball Club is […]
- The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, February 25 to March 3by Kristen Ravin on February 25, 2021 at 11:30 am
Even when dealing with a global health crisis and social unrest, Vermonters continue to connect, learn and have a good time. We've compiled seven of this week's must-do events, including a virtual talk on the owls of Vermont. […]
- Obituary: Andrew Saver, 1972-2021on February 25, 2021 at 11:00 am
Burlingtonian spent some of his favorite times on Lake Champlain with friends and family Andrew Saver passed away in his home in Burlington, Vt., on February 19, 2021, surrounded by his wife, Bridget Corkery; his […]
- Stuck in Vermont: Pie Society Serves Up Comfort in the Pandemicby Eva Sollberger on February 25, 2021 at 11:00 am
Stuck in Vermont: Every week, chef Jonathan Davis bakes 80 to 100 pies for customers of his Pie Society. Eva joined Jonathan for pie prep at the Davis Studio in South Burlington to hear about his longtime love of the buttery nine-inch pastries. […]
- Four Quarters Brewing to Open New Taproom on Saturdayby Melissa Pasanen on February 25, 2021 at 12:37 am
Winooski's only brewery, Four Quarters Brewing, will open its long-awaited new taproom and outdoor patio at 70 Main Street this weekend, founder and co-owner Brian Eckert said. It will be another month or two before production moves from […]
- Sirotkin Criticizes Grant Program — to a Larger Audience Than He Intendedby Anne Wallace Allen on February 24, 2021 at 10:55 pm
Many have made the mistake, and on Monday, Sen. Michael Sirotkin (D-Chittenden) did: Whipping off a quick critique of some work his colleagues had completed in the House, the senator accidentally hit “reply all," sending his plainspoken rebuke […]
- Fire Destroys Historic Methodist Church in Middlesexby Matthew Roy on February 24, 2021 at 7:22 pm
A fire swept through the historic Middlesex United Methodist Church on Wednesday morning, destroying a picturesque house of worship that was more than a century old. The flames spread quickly through the wooden structure, according to Waterbury Fire […]
- First-Time Home Buyers Invited to the Seven Days House Party on March 24on February 24, 2021 at 5:44 pm
Find out everything you need to know before buying a home — from loan pre-approval to closing at this free online workshop for first-time home buyers. On Wednesday, March 24, 6-8 p.m. talk with experts and ask questions from home via Zoom. (7D […]
- New Erotics, 'New Erotics'by Jordan Adams on February 24, 2021 at 3:00 pm
(Self-released, digital) Surprise, surprise. The record store proprietor with a dedicated post-punk/new-wave section in his shop now finds himself in a brand-new post-punk/new-wave band. A cadre of Montpelier badasses — including Buch Spieler […]
- Village of Essex Junction Planning Commission Public Meeting March 4, 2021 6:00 p.m.on February 24, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this meeting will be held remotely. The meeting will be live-streamed on Town Meeting TV. • JOIN ONLINE: Click here to join the meeting. Visit www.essexjunction.org for meeting connection information. • JOIN […]
- Page 32: Short Takes on Five Vermont Booksby Dan Bolles on February 24, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Seven Days writers can't possibly read, much less review, all the books that arrive in a steady stream by post, email and, in one memorable case, a richness of minks. So this monthly feature is our way of introducing you to a handful of books by […]
- City of Burlington Traffic Regulations: Section 7. No parking areas.on February 24, 2021 at 3:00 pm
CITY OF BURLINGTON In the Year Two Thousand Twenty A Regulation in Relation to: Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission—Section 7. No parking areas. Sponsor(s): Department of Public Works Action: Approved Date: 02/17/2021 Attestation […]
- Notice to Creditors: Edward G. Matthewson February 24, 2021 at 3:00 pm
State of Vermont Probate Court District of Chittenden Docket No. 20-PR-00163 In re the Estate of Edward G. Matthews, late of Shelburne, Vermont NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of Edward G. Matthews late of Shelburne, Vermont. I […]
- From the Publisher: Last Wordby Paula Routly on February 24, 2021 at 3:00 pm
The United States passed a morbid milestone on Monday: half a million lives lost to the coronavirus. Many of those souls died surrounded by strangers — health care workers who were trying their best to provide some comfort and connection. […]
- Soundbites: New Musicians' Fund; Local Music Videos Galoreby Jordan Adams on February 24, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Let's Have Some Fund This week a ray of sunshine is beaming down on our beleaguered music community, which has languished in limbo since the pandemic shuttered live music venues nearly one year ago. I've said this a few times over that stretch, but […]
- Village of Essex Junction Planning Commission Public Hearing March 18, 2021 6:00 p.m.on February 24, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this meeting will be held remotely. The meeting will be live-streamed on Town Meeting TV. - JOIN ONLINE: Click here to join the meeting. Visit www.essexjunction.org for meeting connection information. - JOIN CALLING: […]
- Bottom Line: How COVID-19 Nearly Killed, Then Resuscitated, EMS Provider Garnet Healthby Ken Picard on February 24, 2021 at 3:00 pm
In September 2019, Ryan Ferris opened his new emergency medical services company, now called Garnet Health. Six months later, the business nearly flatlined. Why? Its customer base virtually disappeared. Garnet's ambulances and medical crews are […]
- City of Burlington Traffic Regulations: Section 12-1. Vehicle loading areas.on February 24, 2021 at 3:00 pm
CITY OF BURLINGTON In the Year Two Thousand Twenty A Regulation in Relation to: Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission—Section 12-1. Vehicle loading areas. Sponsor(s): Department of Public Works Action: Approved Date: 02/17/2021 […]
- Best value oil change/car service in the area?by /u/g-CaRR_5 on February 23, 2021 at 4:18 pm
Looking for an inexpensive or solid value oil change and maybe check/ change of other essential fluids. Jiffy lube offers other services with their “signature” oil change but I’m aware that’s how they get your money, and […]
- Community Policing in Ithaca, NY - let's do something similar here!by /u/nunkivt on February 23, 2021 at 1:22 pm
Excerpts from the news piece (https://cornellsun.com/2021/02/23/mayor-svante-myrick-09-proposes-ithaca-policing-overhaul/): The main part of the proposal is to reimagine community and public safety — shifting responsibility away from armed […]
- New CityPlace agreement reachedby /u/dropkickninja on February 23, 2021 at 11:11 am
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- Are there shady parts of town in Burlington?by /u/archetypaldream on February 23, 2021 at 4:19 am
I laughed when my dad wanted to see a potential apartment, whether it was in a "bad area" or not. I've lived in various states and cities of dubious reputations, and it seems impossible for Burlington to have a cheatin' side of town. But, I am […]
- DMV general procedure question WRT registering an out of state vehicle in Vemontby /u/Lsdafjklsd on February 22, 2021 at 10:17 pm
Hello, just asking in case anyone has done this and what the experience was like. I need to register my vehicle in Vermont, I have an appointment in March, but I'm thinking of mailing the forms in beforehand just to see if that works. It's […]
- Looking for Vermont dialect speakersby /u/hammerstrength1 on February 22, 2021 at 9:35 pm
People of Burlington! I hooe you can help me out during this pandemic. I have to write a module paper and need some dialect speakers. Due to the pandemic I am not able to travel and need to collect my data somehow. Please! Greetings from Germany […]
- Best Single Bike for Burlington?by /u/humongous_homunculus on February 22, 2021 at 7:29 pm
I'm moving to Burlington for the coming fall from Indiana, and trying to figure out if I had just one bike for all seasons in Burlington, if it would be best to have a mountain bike, and get studded tires for winter, or if another style of bike […]
- Burlington School District delivers 10,000th meal kit ahead of school vacation weekby /u/dropkickninja on February 22, 2021 at 2:56 pm
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- Burlington police issues split support for mayoral candidatesby /u/dropkickninja on February 22, 2021 at 2:55 pm
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- Burlington police credit public with help in locating car larceny suspectsby /u/dropkickninja on February 22, 2021 at 2:41 pm
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- MRI placesby /u/nixxon on February 22, 2021 at 4:32 am
I'm in need of an MRI, and it is impossible to get an appointment. Does anyone here know a list of all the MRI places so I can get on all the waiting lists? UVM sucks, and I'm willing to travel like 4 hours each way if I can get this done quickly. […]
- Recommend a good tax accountant pleaseby /u/HackerKayaker on February 21, 2021 at 11:39 pm
My tax situation was more challenging last year and will be again in 2021...any rec's for a tax CPA? Thanks! submitted by /u/HackerKayaker [link] [comments]
- Almost 6pm and “light” out.by /u/igneousigneous on February 21, 2021 at 11:37 pm
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- Non-profit rentals for all of Burlington? Progressives are out of touch with reality.by /u/jjv5_jjv5 on February 21, 2021 at 10:20 pm
Alan Bjerke, a lawyer for 25 years in VT, posted to Front Porch Forum about the Just Cause ballot item and included this tidbit: "Councilor Max Tracy told me that he thinks rent increases should be limited to a landlord's actual documented out of […]
- 1BR rental in summer or fallby /u/YoungGeezer on February 21, 2021 at 8:40 pm
We are a senior couple in Iowa and are considering a move to the Burlington area this summer or fall after we're vaccinated (though we'll still expect to quarantine). Looking for long-term rentals online to get an idea of what's available has made […]
- Lost MacBook Pro on South Union St and Mapleby /u/CannolisRUs on February 21, 2021 at 4:19 pm
Hey all, one of my worst moments happened about an hour go. I set my laptop on top of my car and drive off without noticing it falling off. I was parked on south union st, about at the corner of maple st. If anyone has picked this up or returned it […]
- Burlington essential workers to get more face masksby /u/dropkickninja on February 21, 2021 at 3:42 pm
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- Who else?by /u/psybermonkey15 on February 20, 2021 at 7:54 pm
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- To the person who keeps leaving cooked chicken bones all over my dog-friendly apartment complexby /u/Queefaroni420 on February 20, 2021 at 7:29 pm
If your ignorance (or perhaps malice, as this has happened so many times it’s no longer a coincidence) kills my dog, I swear to god I will fucking shove chicken bones down your throat until it rips wide open. SMALL BONES THAT EASILY SPLINTER […]
- Work relocation to Burlington.by /u/Asher1877 on February 20, 2021 at 7:10 pm
Greetings and salutations to all. Already posted in the Vermont Reddit My wife's employer is wanting us to relocate to Burlington. She's an RN with 20 years experience (16 in pediatrics, 4 in oncology, ecmo certification) . I'm a fiction author and […]
- Champlain Parkway faces challenge from racial justice groupby /u/c_will on February 20, 2021 at 4:57 pm
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- Keep seeing these around town. Can anyone explain?by /u/LilSpiceinc on February 20, 2021 at 2:25 pm
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- A murder in Burlingtonby /u/Brilliant-Method8173 on February 19, 2021 at 6:40 pm
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- If you order food for delivery, please wear a mask when it arrives.by /u/billabing on February 19, 2021 at 12:33 pm
I work as a pizza delivery guy for a local shop, and the frequency of customers answering their doors with no mask or face covering is alarming. Please respect your couriers and others in your community. submitted by /u/billabing [link] […]
- Worries among UVM students & faculty as Covid numbers spike.by /u/Ruggervt14 on February 19, 2021 at 12:25 pm
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- Four new trustees join UVM Health Network Boardby tim on March 2, 2021 at 8:23 am
Related Company: The University of Vermont Medical CenterNew Members Bring a Wealth of Knowledge and Diverse Backgrounds to the Network Vermont Business Magazine The University of Vermont Health Network Board of Trustees has added four dynamic […]
- vTerra Farms produces CBD that is 7 times more bioavailable than oil-based productby tim on March 2, 2021 at 7:36 am
Nano-encapsulated CBD: Immediate Absorption for Fast-Acting Results Vermont Business Magazine vTerra Farms, a vertically integrated company operating out of Starksboro, VT, has enhanced the absorption rate of CBD through nano-encapsulation, a […]
- Auction results confirm sufficient electric resources for New England during 2024–2025by tim on February 28, 2021 at 4:51 pm
Vermont Business Magazine Finalized results confirm that New England’s annual capacity auction concluded with sufficient secured resources to meet projected electricity needs three years in the future. ISO New England Inc. filed the results […]
- Pelletier: Help Vermonters get financially literateby tim on February 28, 2021 at 10:53 am
Related Company: Champlain Collegeby John Pelletier All Vermont public school students are supposed to be taught personal finance, but I would bet that many parents would have a hard time finding a young person who has learned about credit […]
- COVID relief package would bring over $900 million more to Vermontby tim on February 27, 2021 at 9:16 pm
CARES 3 Leonine Public Affairs Vermont US Representative Peter Welch met with legislators this week to provide an update on the “CARES 3” federal stimulus bill currently being considered in Congress. CARES 3, which was proposed by […]
- House passes $1.9 trillion ‘American Rescue Plan’ COVID relief billby tim on February 27, 2021 at 5:04 pm
Vermont Business Magazine Representative Peter Welch supported the House passed $1.9 trillion ‘American Rescue Plan’ COVID relief bill late Friday night. The bold bill is a top priority of both Rep. Welch and President Joe Biden and […]
- Newport prison in full lockdown following 22 positive casesby tim on February 27, 2021 at 4:51 pm
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Department of Corrections (Vermont DOC) is reporting a Covid-19 outbreak at Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) in Newport after one staff member and 21 incarcerated individuals tested positive for the […]
- Burlington House Buyers now availableby tim on February 27, 2021 at 8:47 am
Vermont Business Magazine Burlington House Buyers has announced the launching of a new home buying service that provides a safe alternative to listing a home in Burlington, Vermont and the surrounding area. Dan Beaulieu started Burlington House […]
- VDH COVID-19 update: State officials look toward reopening schools, getting to next vax phaseby tim on February 26, 2021 at 10:33 pm
Vermont Business Magazine Human Services Secretary Mike Smith said at Governor Scott's press briefing today that more news should be coming Tuesday on the next phase of the vaccine rollout. This could include "Part A and Part B" groups for what is […]
- Vermont House passes $79 million COVID relief billby tim on February 26, 2021 at 8:48 pm
Vermont Business Magazine Speaker Jill Krowinski today issued the following statement: “Today, the Vermont House of Representatives met and voted to pass H.315 a bill that would provide over $79 million to Vermonters. This is an important step […]
- Welch votes for Covid relief bill with $960 million for Vermontby Xander Landen on February 27, 2021 at 2:24 pm
The federal legislation would deliver $960 million to Vermont, according to the state’s lone delegate to the U.S. House. Read the story on VTDigger here: Welch votes for Covid relief bill with $960 million for Vermont.
- Superintendents pan Scott’s renewed push for in-person learningby Lola Duffort on February 27, 2021 at 12:39 am
The state’s young people are “not OK,” Gov. Phil Scott said Friday, and need to return to school. Superintendents agree but say they need help making school safe — not a guilt trip. Read the story on VTDigger here: […]
- Newport prison on lockdown after 22-person Covid-19 outbreakby Alan J. Keays on February 26, 2021 at 10:37 pm
The outbreak is among the largest in the Vermont prison system this year, following 185 Vermont inmates testing positive at a facility in Mississippi and 45 last spring at the St. Albans prison. Read the story on VTDigger here: Newport prison on […]
- Support Vermont’s source for investigative newsby Anne Galloway on February 26, 2021 at 10:30 pm
VTDigger is committed to following reader tips and dogged investigative reporting for the people of Vermont. Local reporting like ours is a vital resource for communities, historians and national news. Read the story on VTDigger here: Support […]
- Franklin County Covid surge is slowing down, but pockets of cases remainby Erin Petenko on February 26, 2021 at 10:06 pm
None of the 25 towns with the highest cumulative case total had an increase in cases above 20%, a potential sign of Vermont’s dropping cases in the latest surge. Read the story on VTDigger here: Franklin County Covid surge is slowing down, […]
- Vermont Senate passes sales tax exemption for menstrual productsby Xander Landen on February 26, 2021 at 9:57 pm
Vermont and Maine are the only nearby states that currently tax menstrual products, according to a sponsor of the bill. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Senate passes sales tax exemption for menstrual products.
- FAQ LIVE: Send us your vaccine rollout questionsby VTD Editor on February 26, 2021 at 9:04 pm
Deputy Health Commissioner Tracy Dolan will answer reader questions about Vermont's Covid-19 vaccine rollout during a live event Wednesday, March 3. Read the story on VTDigger here: FAQ LIVE: Send us your vaccine rollout questions.
- Walgreens surprise vaccine appointments are filled, but seniors can still register Mondayby Erin Petenko on February 26, 2021 at 8:42 pm
The state also announced that no variants have been detected in individual Covid test samples. Read the story on VTDigger here: Walgreens surprise vaccine appointments are filled, but seniors can still register Monday.
- Canadian officials find PFAS traces in water from Memphremagogby Justin Trombly on February 26, 2021 at 7:20 pm
The findings add to years-long talks about the border-spanning lake, which flows north and supplies drinking water for more than 175,000 Canadians. Read the story on VTDigger here: Canadian officials find PFAS traces in water from Memphremagog.
- Vermont ACLU voices opposition to border towers proposalby Justin Trombly on February 26, 2021 at 7:02 pm
The plan calls for eight camera sites across the towns of Derby, Franklin, Highgate, Richford and Troy — along with two sites in New York. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont ACLU voices opposition to border towers proposal.
- Dustin Lang: The Green New Deal threatens our energy diversityby Commentary on February 26, 2021 at 6:05 pm
The forces at work are not using the word “diversity” when it comes to our energy supply — it’s all green electric. Read the story on VTDigger here: Dustin Lang: The Green New Deal threatens our energy diversity.
- Tom McKone: Away from the U.S., ‘not treated as a color, but as a man’by Commentary on February 26, 2021 at 5:20 pm
Frederick Douglass understood why some slave states made it against the law to educate enslaved people. “Knowledge makes a man unfit to be a slave,” he wrote. And at another time, “Once you learn to read, you will be free […]
- Bob Foster: Vermont farmers are covering good ground for soil healthby Commentary on February 26, 2021 at 4:50 pm
Vermont recorded nearly 30% of its available cropland planted to cover crops in 2017, according to the Soil Health Institute, and we’re increasing that number every year. The U.S. average is only 5.6%. Read the story on VTDigger here: Bob […]
- Sanders blasts parliamentarian’s ruling barring $15 wage from Covid relief billby Xander Landen on February 26, 2021 at 4:26 pm
The senator from Vermont said the fight to hike the minimum wage “continues” after the parliamentarian determined Thursday that the proposal can’t be included in the latest round of coronavirus aid. Read the story on VTDigger here: […]
- Meg Hansen: Messages I received after I lost my bid for state-level office in 2020by Commentary on February 26, 2021 at 4:05 pm
This commentary is by Meg Hansen of Manchester, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in 2020. An erasure poem created from an email I received after I lost my bid for state-level office in 2020: “I Was Hoping […]
- YWP: ‘The consumerism cycle’by VTD Editor on February 26, 2021 at 4:00 pm
This week's Young Writers Project is 'The consumerism cycle' by Madeleine Connery, 15, of Shelburne. Read the story on VTDigger here: YWP: ‘The consumerism cycle’.
- Final Reading: Cream puffs and Covid reliefby Kit Norton on February 26, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Rep. Peter Welch joined legislative money committees Thursday to discuss the latest on the federal Covid stimulus package. Read the story on VTDigger here: Final Reading: Cream puffs and Covid relief.
- Burlington’s contested city council races could slow Progressive shiftby Grace Elletson on February 25, 2021 at 11:47 pm
Four seats are up for election on March 2, with three being contested and featuring their own unique dynamics. Read the story on VTDigger here: Burlington’s contested city council races could slow Progressive shift.
- Vermont House approves $79 million Covid relief billby Xander Landen on February 25, 2021 at 11:32 pm
The legislation includes $10 million each in grants for businesses and affordable housing, as well as $15 million to improve air quality in schools. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont House approves $79 million Covid relief bill.
- VPR hires two new co-hosts to helm revamped ‘Vermont Edition’by Lola Duffort on February 25, 2021 at 11:10 pm
Longtime host Jane Lindholm is stepping down; Connor Cyrus and Mikaela Lefrak will replace her this summer. Read the story on VTDigger here: VPR hires two new co-hosts to helm revamped ‘Vermont Edition’.
- Crime victim’s gender identity cannot be used as a defense, House committee saysby Ellie French on February 25, 2021 at 11:09 pm
The Judiciary Committee unanimously approved the bill Thursday, but not before removing a data-collection requirement. Read the story on VTDigger here: Crime victim’s gender identity cannot be used as a defense, House committee says.
- UVM mandates twice-weekly testingby Katya Schwenk on February 25, 2021 at 11:05 pm
Students will now face suspension if they violate UVM’s coronavirus guidelines. Read the story on VTDigger here: UVM mandates twice-weekly testing.
- Vermont Lake Monsters, under new owners, will play in summer baseball leagueby Ellie French on February 25, 2021 at 10:00 pm
The Burlington-based team was dropped as a Major League Baseball affiliate earlier this month, but gets a new life under the ownership of Nos Amours Baseball Club. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Lake Monsters, under new owners, will play […]
- Lower-profile candidates for Burlington mayor cite disparate prioritiesby Seamus McAvoy on February 25, 2021 at 9:29 pm
Outside of universal dissatisfaction with the CityPlace project, Burlington’s lesser known candidates have different ideas about how to bring about change in the city. Read the story on VTDigger here: Lower-profile candidates for Burlington […]
- Advocates call on Vermont lawmakers to address suicide preventionby Ellie French on February 25, 2021 at 9:04 pm
Vermont’s suicide rate is 34% higher than the U.S. average, advocates say. They contend the state has taken a hodge-podge approach to the suicide problem and has not acted boldly enough. Read the story on VTDigger here: Advocates call on […]