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Loss of federal internet discount program may impact thousands in Vermont
To replace the loss statewide would cost $9.3 million a year, according to Christine Hallquist, executive director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board. Read the story on VTDigger here: Loss of federal internet discount program may impact thousands in Vermont.
Annual Vermont Empty Arms 5k Run and Walk commemorates lost little ones
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Mothers, fathers and kids running. Saturday morning, rain or shine - to remember their little angels up in the sky. “I have found that families who are experiencing misscarriage have a lot to connect about, and a lot to share,” said Burlington mom Margaret Talbot.
Firework Laws in Vermont: What you should know if you plan to light some fireworks at home
For many, fireworks are the literal highlight of July 4 celebrations. Ending a day of cook outs, music and summer fun celebrating the birth of our nation with a literal bang. We all know the hassle of getting to the site early to grab the best seats, wrangling a number of friends and family into the car, and waiting in the summer heat for several hours. Knowing all this, you may wonder, why not just have your own fireworks show in your backyard?
Two Vermont senators sue Gov. Scott over secretary of education interim appointment
Two Vermont senators are suing Gov. Phil Scott over his controversial appointment of interim Secretary of Education Zoie Saunders. In a lawsuit filed on June 19, Sens. Tanya Vyhovsky, P/D-Chittenden, and Richard McCormack, D-Windsor, accused Scott of violating the Vermont Constitution when he selected Saunders to serve as interim Secretary of Education after the Senate blocked her permanent appointment to the position.
Blue Sox shut out by Vermont Mountaineers, drop second-straight game
The Vermont Mountaineers (15-3) walked into Mackenzie Stadium riding an eight-game win streak as well as holding the best record in the NECBL. One of them being against the Blue Sox (9-8) in a 10-5 thrashing back in Vermont earlier this month, on Friday, the final score showed a similar narrative, with the exact same margin of defeat.
New Supreme Court ruling allows for ban on homeless from sleeping outside
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - According to the Point in Time survey, an annual count on unsheltered people, an estimated 3,500 people are homeless on any given night in Vermont. With many camping in tents. Today’s ruling says communities can limit where that camping takes place. “We’re just trying to...
Staten Islander with ALS among those condemning N.Y. lawmakers for not passing Medical Aid in Dying Act: ‘I really needed it’
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of stories exploring New York’s controversial proposed Medical Aid in Dying Act. At stake is how the law defines what is permissible as people face heart-wrenching decisions about how to spend their final days. Are you a Staten Islander who supports or opposes medical aid in dying? Do you have a terminal illness? Email this reporter at llovallo@siadvance.com.
Albany Powerlifter Dominates USA Powerlifting Open World Cup
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Over 100 powerlifters from 22 states and three countries, including Hong Kong, converged on the Capital Region this weekend for the inaugural USA Powerlifting Open World Cup at the Albany Capital Center. Among them was Antonino Marcello Fazio, born and raised in Albany, who not only competed but emerged victorious.
A Florida auctioneer was about to sell an 1800s pocket watch. He learned it was a stolen piece of US presidential history
A pocket watch that belonged to Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was returned to his New York home this week after it was stolen decades ago and later showed up at an auction, according to the FBI and the National Park Service.
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