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Barre Historical Society holds Thursday forum on election disinformation
The Barre Historical Society invites the public across Central Vermont to a program this Thursday, July 18, on “Voting and Civics in the Disinformation Age.”. Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas will be the speaker for the discussion from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Copeland Hanzas will address the challenges to the election process for secretaries of state posed by Artificial Intelligence and disinformation and what citizens can do to recognize and prevent these threats.
‘They threw up a white flag’
When the Vermont General Assembly approved the bylaws for the then Pine Hill Cemetery in Center Rutland, the bylaws allowed lot owners to hold meetings if warned 15 days ahead. That was in 1860. That right was exercised 164 years later, on May 22, 2024, when 75 current lot owners responded to a public notice and met outside Evergreen Cemetery’s empty gatehouse office on West Street.
Rutland Library, City Hall explore relocating together downtown
At Monday’s Board of Aldermen’s meeting, July 15, Mayor Michael Doenges unveiled a plan for the City of Rutland and Rutland Free Library to explore the possibility of co-locating at 88 Merchants Row, the Asa Bloomer Building. At 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, Doenges and Rutland Free Library...
Killington community supports Steve Finneron’s fight against ALS
As of Tuesday, July 16, a GoFundMe page to help former Killington Selectman and longtime resident Steve Finneron fight ALS-Lou Gehrig’s Disease had raised $36,330 of its $40,000 goal with 191 donations. “I spoke with Sheila this morning and to say they are blown away is an understatement, they...
‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
Corporal works of mercy foster peace
The work of “clothe the naked” took on a Vermont flavor when winter clothes were collected for migrant families, said Father Luke Austin, pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Middlebury, referring to the project of the Catholic Migrant Ministry of Addison County. The clothes,...
Vermont’s child care providers have new hope after Act 76, but worries remain
Since the state’s child care subsidy program was overhauled last year, providers have been able to make investments in their programs. But some are asking if the progress made so far will be enough. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s child care providers have new hope after Act 76, but worries remain.
Men’s Basketball Hauls In NABC Academic Awards
Jaden Bobbett, David Brennan, Charley Moore, Noah Osher, Dean Smith and Sam Stevens of the Middlebury men's basketball team earned 2023-24 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court accolades. The awards recognize men's collegiate basketball student-athletes who excelled in academics during the past season. In order to be named...
Colchester’s Bayside summer concert series in full swing, second show to come tomorrow
COLCHESTER — Colchester’s annual Bayside Park concert series is returning to town for the summer season starting tomorrow, with the second show to be held Thursday July 18. All concerts are held on Thursday evenings at Lower Bayside Park and begin at 7 p.m. with free admission and...
Lake Champlain looks murky, but experts say it’s too soon to know the flood’s impact
“This is a great example of how climate change is impacting our watershed,” said Matthew Vaughan, of the Lake Champlain Basin Program. Read the story on VTDigger here: Lake Champlain looks murky, but experts say it’s too soon to know the flood’s impact.
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