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ANR: Flood recovery work in Vermont rivers and streams
A small stream off the Plainfield Brook Road in Barre turned into a raging, debris-filled river. VermontBiz photo. Vermont Business Magazine In the days and weeks after a flood event, work within rivers and streams may be necessary to protect communities, homes, and businesses, and to repair Vermont’s infrastructure.
Officials warn against excess dredging during flood recovery
Dredging can be helpful in some situations, but is not a ‘sustainable approach’ to widespread flood recovery now that storms are becoming more frequent and stronger, according to the Agency of Natural Resources. Read the story on VTDigger here: Officials warn against excess dredging during flood recovery.
Underground Workshop: Vermont State Youth Council is a platform for young voices
Members of the Vermont State Youth Council gather in December 2022 at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. Photo courtesy of UP for Learning. Rose Howell of Burlington High School and Anna Hoppe of the University of Vermont are working with the Underground Workshop, a network of student journalists partnering with Community News Service.
Underground Workshop: Outright Vermont staff finds motivation in community and hope
Outright Vermont provides support to queer/LGBTQ+ youth from around the state. Photo courtesy of Outright Vermont. Rose Howell is a student at Burlington High School working with the Underground Workshop, a network of student journalists partnering with Community News Service. “The world can be pretty crappy … so what we...
Burton Snowboard drops plans for Higher Ground to move into Burlington headquarters
Less than a week after the Vermont Supreme Court ruled in favor of the project, Higher Ground announced that Burton Snowboards has pulled out of plans for the music venue to move into the company’s Burlington headquarters. “Despite our extensive efforts and the strong support from many South End...
Arrests made after woman's body found in toolbox in Vermont river
Two men were arrested Wednesday in connection with the February killing of a Vermont woman whose body was found in a container on a Missisquoi River sandbar in northern Vermont, state police said.Aaron Camp, 34, of Derby, faces charges of unauthorized burial or removal of a body, and being an accessory after the fact to murder in the death of Kayla Wright, of Derby, Vermont State Police said. Terron "Josh" Pendleton, 34, of Waterbury, faces one count of being an accessory after the fact to murder, police said.A judge on Wednesday also signed an arrest warrant for Jakiy Tramaine Corey...
Avant Vermont Dance tours magical story ballet, ‘Thumbelina’
Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m. —WHITE RIVER JUNCTION —Audiences of all ages will delight in “Thumbelina,” an original story ballet from Avant Vermont Dance, touring southeastern Vermont this July. An adventurous tale of a tiny girl who meets a cast of animals on her way to a magical fairyland, “Thumbelina” will be presented at […]
Pahua and Meridian Brothers at Bandwagon Series
PUTNEY, Vt. – The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents the rising star of Mexican electronic folk, Pahua, and experimental Latin tropical band Meridian Brothers, on Saturday, July 20, at 6 p.m., at Cooper Field, 41 Sand Hill Road in Putney. “Electronic beats mix with Mexican soul in Pahua....
July flood 2.0: ‘It’s bigger’
For the third time in a year, Waterbury’s municipal building is ground zero for flood response and recovery activities with the community effort to clean up after last week’s severe storm and flooding in full swing. Volunteers are fanning out throughout the community and to homes in neighboring towns as well. Meanwhile, town officials are tallying up damage to local roads on a scale far beyond both of the 2023 floods combined.
Owners of Erica's American Diner reflect on last decade ahead of beloved diner's closing
FAIRFAX, Vt. — A popular Fairfax restaurant is closing its doors for good on Friday. Erica's American Diner broke the news to customers on social media, earlier this month, with the post garnering nearly 800 shares. Inside Erica's, you can hear the sizzle of stove tops, the smell of...
Vermont Olympian Ilona Maher is a role model for female athletes
In a joking manner, Michael Maher warned her daughter that she'd better practice before throwing out the first pitch prior to a San Diego Padres home game last month. "I just know that a lot of celebrities have made fools of themselves at first-pitch events. I also know she’s perfectly capable of throwing a ball from outfield to home plate," Michael Maher said.
Cavendish Concerts host Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Jazz Ensemble
CAVENDISH, Vt. – The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite everyone to the Proctorsville Green to hear the large sound of Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Jazz Ensemble on Wednesday, July 24, at 6 p.m. Although newcomers to the Cavendish Summer Concert Series,...
Cavendish demands a voice on GMUSD restructuring plans
CAVENDISH, Vt. – At the Cavendish Selectboard meeting on July 8, Wendi McNaughton, Proctorsville resident, mother, and teacher, addressed the board along with a “handful of concerned Cavendish citizens who have been following the restructuring meetings,” referring to the discussion on the potential reconfiguration of local school districts being considered by Two Rivers Supervisory Union (TRSU).
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