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Major Vermont health care players in dispute over alleged overcharges
Blue Cross Blue Shield says that the University of Vermont Medical Center charged prices higher than allowed by state regulators — something the hospital denies. Read the story on VTDigger here: Major Vermont health care players in dispute over alleged overcharges.
Man Killed by Police on the Piscataqua River Bridge
A murder suspect was shot and killed by police early Thursday morning on the Piscataqua River bridge at the state line between Portsmouth and Kittery. It’s believed he killed a woman in the Cheshire County town of Troy overnight. The body of an eight-year-old child who had been shot...
Body of missing man found
WHITINGHAM- A body matching the description of a missing Bennington man was recovered from Sherman Reservoir at about 9:47 am on Saturday, August 24, according to Vermont State Police. Support local journalism. Access to our full website, including e-edition archives, starts at only $2. Are you a current online subscriber?...
West Nile virus detected in Colchester mosquitoes; first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis in Vermont since 2012 discovered in Chittenden County
COLCHESTER — West Nile virus has been found in Colchester mosquitoes this summer, according to Vermont Department of Health data collection done late last month. Each week from July to mid-October, mosquitoes collected from locations all over Vermont to be tested for mosquito-borne viruses. Although no human or animal cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in 2024 thus far, four of 50 pools of mosquitoes collected July 30 in Colchester tested positive for the virus — with a “pool” being a group of 1-50 mosquitoes of the same species collected at the same trap location and on the same date.
Burlington Electric to install 200 new EV charging ports with federal grant
“We really want to make sure every part of the community is going to have access,” said the utility's general manager. Read the story on VTDigger here: Burlington Electric to install 200 new EV charging ports with federal grant.
Matt Cram picks up Devil’s Bowl win
New York driver Brian Calabrese won Saturday’s 54-lap, $2,000-to-win Charlie LaDuc Memorial for the Sportsman Modifieds at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway. Leicester’s Matt Cram was the only local driver to pick up a victory on the evening, but many area racers posted strong finishes. We’re glad you’re...
Police arrest suspect in Burlington convenience store robbery
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery at a Burlington convenience store. The Old North End Variety store on North Winooski Avenue was robbed at gunpoint Sunday at about 2:45 p.m. Police in Burlington said they arrested Richard Vardenski, 56, of Peabody, Massachusetts,...
Milton Artists' Guild establishes Lisa Rees Hummingbird Award
The Milton Artists' Guild has introduced the Lisa Rees Hummingbird Award, created to honor the late Lisa Marie Rees, a former president of the guild, who passed away unexpectedly in July. Announced during a community remembrance event on Aug. 22, the award will recognize individuals who exemplify leadership, creativity and...
More Cajun music from to liven up Feast and Field
Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m.—BARNARD—Feast and Field summer music series continues its summer concert lineup every Thursday evening through Sept. 26 at Fable Farm, 1525 Royalton Turnpike, in Barnard. This week, it welcomes Pointe Noire, a Cajun band which finds its rhythm deeply seated in Southwest Louisiana, where many of its members have studied […]
Blue Duck Deli opens after yearlong delay
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Blue Duck Deli, located at 117 Main Street, Ludlow, has recently opened, bringing a new flavor into town. After suffering a yearlong setback in opening due to the catastrophic flood in July 2023, Bex Prasse and Craig Kovalsky are looking forward to bringing their unique experiences to the culinary scene in Ludlow.
Patricia Prelock Selected to Lead the University of Vermont
Patricia Prelock has been selected to serve as interim president of the University of Vermont. According to the most recent Department of Education data, the University of Vermont enrolls about 12,000 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students. Women represent nearly two-thirds of the undergraduate student body. Dr. Prelock has...
Rutland named one of ‘Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S.’ by Travel + Leisure
Staff report Travel + Leisure magazine named Rutland No. 7 of its Top 12 best small towns to live in the U.S. “These small towns are some of the country’s most sought-after communities to call home, according to real estate experts,” the article stated. The magazine classifies “small towns” as those with less than 25,000 […]
New World Festival marks 32nd year at Chandler Center for the Arts
Sunday Sept. 1 at Noon— Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler Center for the Arts, 71 N.Main St., Randolph will host the 32nd annual New World Festival, Vermont’s premier Celtic and Quebecois music and dance festival. Main St. is shut down each Labor Day Sunday performances are held on four stages, featuring over a dozen bands and artists from noon to 11 p.m. Headlining the event, festival veterans Le Vent du Nord from Quebec will perform a mainstage concert and close down the festival in the dance tent.
Essex Junction tree advisory committee hosts second annual greatest tree contest
ESSEX JUNCTION –– The Essex Junction Tree Advisory Committee is excited to announce the launch of the second annual Greatest Tree Contest, aimed at celebrating trees and their significance to the community. The contest invites residents to explore the City and nominate a tree they believe deserves the...
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