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Conservation Law Foundation plans to sue state over alleged failure to comply with climate law
Vermont’s 2020 Global Warming Solutions Act provided a pathway to sue the Agency of Natural Resources if the state was not on track to reduce emissions by set amounts in 2025, 2030 and 2050. Read the story on VTDigger here: Conservation Law Foundation plans to sue state over alleged failure to comply with climate law.
Barre emergency services respond to four overdoses in three hours
Barre, VT- City Police and Fire Departments responded to four separate reports of overdoses over a three-hour time span on Tuesday, July 23rd. Authorities say that none of the overdoses were fatal. One of the individuals told police that they thought they smoked crack cocaine prior to overdosing. The drug...
Gov. Hochul celebrates Wells Enterprises' expanded $425 million investment at Dunkirk ice cream manufacturing facility
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was in the City of Dunkirk on Tuesday to join leadership, employees and community stakeholders with Wells Enterprises in announcing a significant expansion of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. More from WBEN:
Parents left scrambling after state revokes license of Richford child care center
RICHFORD, Vt. (WCAX) - Dozens of parents in Franklin County have been left without child care after the Vermont Department for Children and Families revoked the license of a longtime child care center in Richford. “He was an angel at his last day care and he loved it. We did...
Montpelier man arrested in South Burlington following chase, hostage situation
Police said Shannon Edwards stole a truck and then held an elderly woman hostage in her home at knifepoint, resulting in injuries to the woman and two police officers. Read the story on VTDigger here: Montpelier man arrested in South Burlington following chase, hostage situation.
Citing ‘extraordinary cost pressures,’ BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont seeks to raise insurance rates further
If accepted, the new request to state regulators would increase premiums for individual health plans by 21% and small group plans by 24% in 2025. Read the story on VTDigger here: Citing ‘extraordinary cost pressures,’ BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont seeks to raise insurance rates further.
Measles cases confirmed in New Hampshire; Health Officials Urge Vaccination
(MyKeeneNow) State health officials have confirmed a limited outbreak of measles in New Hampshire and Vermont this month, originating from an international traveler in Hanover, according to a news release. While concerning, the rise in measles cases is part of a global trend, posing a risk to those unvaccinated or who haven’t had the disease before.
More Vermont towns are turning to community nurses, offering free health care
Every Wednesday, Sunny Martinson visits Richard Starr. He’s 80 years old and taught middle school woodshop for 40 years. He lives in Thetford, in a house he designed and largely built himself. “There wasn’t a plan. I added and added and added — my wife added her contributions too,”...
Can You Get a DWI in New York if You Ride Your Bicycle Drunk?
In many states, a person who rides a bicycle while intoxicated could potentially face the same charges as someone who was driving a regular motor vehicle while drunk. The reasoning behind this is that the person on the bicycle is operating a "vehicle" while impaired, and therefore poses a threat to both themselves and others on the road.
NY weather: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties Tuesday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 7:23 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:30 p.m. for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:22 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Russell, or 7 miles northwest...
Beloved New York Retail Store Address Massive Closing Rumors
A very popular store with many locations in New York State is addressing its closing rumors. In late June, Bob's Stores announced a " Going-Out-of-Business Sale." Bob's Stores announced that the company was closing all of its locations after over 70 years in business. "Despite making swift and aggressive changes...
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