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State employees’ union files safety complaint over hot conditions at Southern State Correctional Facility
A workplace safety complaint filed last month says multiple employees at Southern State Correctional Facility have raised concerns about heat in the facility, and at least one staffer was hospitalized for heat stroke. The Vermont State Employees' Association, which represents prison staffers, filed a complaint with the Vermont Occupational Safety...
Large language models help patients understand radiology reports
Large language models can generate summaries that could help patients better understand their radiology reports, though human oversight is needed, according to research published July 1 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. A team led by Kayla Berigan, MD, from the University of Vermont Medical Center in...
Addison County state’s attorney ends fight over driver’s license suspension stemming from DUI arrest
Eva Vekos faced a six-month loss of her driver’s license after refusing to take a breath test. Her attorney expects she will apply for a “restricted” driver’s license that would allow her to legally drive provided she first blows into a device to prove she is not impaired. Read the story on VTDigger here: Addison County state’s attorney ends fight over driver’s license suspension stemming from DUI arrest.
Getting out and celebrating Independence Day
Waterbury’s Independence Day celebration may be over but a variety of other festivities for the holiday are scheduled around the region that local residents may want to check out. Note that the Waterbury Farmers Market and the Rotary Concert in the Park will not take place this Thursday. They...
EWSD summer meals program expands reach to rural communities
ESSEX WESTFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT — With almost a decade under its belt, the EWSD summer meals program is expanding outside of Essex. With two locations in Essex at Little Ones University and the Maple Street Park concessions stand, the summer meals program provides healthy breakfast and lunch free of charge to children ages 18 and under.
Tee Up for Success: B2B Golf Classic drives networking and fun
MANCHESTER – The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce and the Manchester Business Association (MBA) hosted their annual golf tournament, the B2B Golf Classic, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at The Golf Club at Equinox in Manchester, Vermont. Under sunny skies, 17 teams, consisting of over 60 business and nonprofit...
Knights of Columbus help celebrate the 150th anniversary Mass at St. Peter’s Church
On June 30, 2024, the Knights of Columbus Vergennes Council 3664 and the St. Albans Assembly 1149 helped celebrate the 150th anniversary Mass of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes, Vermont on the feast day of St. Peter and Paul. Bishop-elect of Burlington John McDermott celebrated the Mass. Musicians from many different parishes came to participate in a seven-member brass ensemble and choir. A link of the chain that held St. Peter in prison in Rome was present and on display at the altar for veneration to celebrate. After the Mass, there was a social gathering amongst the Church community.
Ludlow Fire Chief Peter Kolenda retires after 25 years of service
LUDLOW, Vt. – Retiring Ludlow Fire Chief Peter Kolenda waved as he exited the Ludlow Fire Station on Sunday, June 30, at 12 p.m. Kolenda was being honored with a boisterous “escort home,” sirens blaring and lights flashing in celebration of the chief’s last day on the job. Kolenda recently announced his retirement from the department, after serving the town for 25 years.
Preston’s Kia Prepared for Annual Independence Day Spectacular at Thunder Road
Barre, VT — Both Montpelier’s Preston’s Kia and Thunder Road officials are excitedly anticipating Thursday’s Independence Day showdown this Thursday, July 4 to celebrate the 248th birthday of these United States with the help of Northstar Fireworks set to provide Central Vermont’s Largest Fireworks Display! Race teams and fans alike are also looking forward to the Preston’s Kia Independence Day Spectacular with good, hardnosed racing on tap alongside the Fourth of July festivities!
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Woman with Ties Near Upstate NY is Missing, State Police ‘Concerned’
State Police in New York are hoping the public will assist in locating a missing woman who was last seen about two hours south of the immediate Capital Region. They expressed concern for her well-being after she made some disconcerting remarks before her disappearance. State Police say they're attempting to...
Best of Laconia Bike Week
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RRMC sole Vermont hospital named Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care
VermontBiz Improving quality of care for birthing people has been a laser focus for Rutland Regional Medical Center’s (RRMC) Women and Children’s Unit and Birthing Center. This past January, the steady work to improve maternal health outcomes paid off when the hospital was formally named a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care—the only hospital in Vermont to receive this distinction. This award is for exceptional care demonstrated through specific measurable outcomes at facilities that meaningfully differentiate the delivery of care.
Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals to go on strike in July, union confirms
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Nurses at the University of Vermont Medical Center will officially go on strike later this month, according to a union representative authorized to speak on the matter. Top video: See previous coverage. A representative for the Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals told NBC5 that...
Old troupers guide the new at Circus Smirkus
GREENSBORO—The kids are coming home to take over the family business. Well, that’s not exactly the case, but Circus Smirkus is, for the first time, presenting a show directed by a former trouper. The Imaginarium, the company’s 2024 show, made its debut Saturday afternoon at the farm here...
Congratulations Rev. Mr. Luan Tran
Of Vermont rejoiced with Deacon Luan Tran, a native of Vietnam, as he was ordained a transitional deacon June 1 at The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Burlington. The special Mass, celebrated by Hartford Archbishop Christopher Coyne, former bishop of Burlington, was live streamed so dozens of Deacon Tran’s family members and friends could join in the celebration from Vietnam.
Welch joins groundbreaking for Bay Ridge neighborhood project, new affordable housing in Shelburne
Welch secured federal funding for the project in 2024 . VermontBiz U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined the Champlain Housing Trust (CHT), local leaders and organizations in celebrating the groundbreaking of the Bay Ridge neighborhood project, which will provide 94 new permanently affordable homes including 68 affordable apartments for rent developed by the CHT. Sen. Welch nominated and secured federal funding for the project through the FY24 Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) process.
Retiring Chief Gowans Honored by City Council: District Heat Rates Stay the Same
Montpelier Mayor Jack McCullough gave the key to the city to retiring Montpelier Fire Chief Robert Gowans on June 26. Gowans announced his retirement earlier this year after 45 years with the fire department, which began July 12, 1979. Gowans was promoted to Lieutenant in 1996, and then to deputy fire chief in 2008. He became fire chief on May 1, 2011. Gowans also graduated from Montpelier High School in 1975 and then served in the United States Navy.
Hogansburg man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm exchange
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Joseph Thompson, 37, of Hogansburg, N.Y. pled guilty on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of firearms for drug trafficking. As part of his guilty plea, Thompson admitted that in June 2023, he arranged to meet an...
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