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Awaiting federal declaration, state forges ahead with Vermont’s flood cleanup
“While it may seem like it's taking a while for damage to be assessed, it's important to remember it's only been two weeks since the storm,” Gov. Phil Scott said Wednesday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Awaiting federal declaration, state forges ahead with Vermont’s flood cleanup.
New report: Vt. Gov. Scott most popular in US, R.I. Gov. McKee very unpopular
Meanwhile, Gov. Maura Healey did pretty well — but so far, she's no Charlie Baker. New England is home to some of the country’s most — and least — popular governors. For the eighth quarter in a row, Vermont’s Phil Scott was found to be the most popular governor in the country, according to a recent report from Morning Consult. Dan McKee of Rhode Island, meanwhile, was found to be the country’s second-most unpopular governor.
Vermont cheeses win 34 ribbons in international competition
Vermont took home 34 individual ribbons at the American Cheese Society‘s (ACS’s) National Judging and Competition event this year, including 10 first place positions, 14 second place positions, and 10 third place positions. Winners were announced at the American Cheese Society‘s annual conference, held in Buffalo, New York,...
Vermont faces lawsuit over climate change law
(The Center Square) — A regional environmental group plans to sue Vermont over a climate change law, alleging that the state isn't complying with mandates to reduce its carbon footprint. The Conservation Law Foundation said it had sent a notice of alleged violation to Vermont’s secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources for "failing to meet the legal responsibilities" set by the Global Warming Solutions Act to reduce "climate-damaging" emissions. The legal challenge specifically names the secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources, Julie Moore. ...
In Vermont vineyards, grape growers take a healing tack
Editor’s note: The Community News Service is a program in which University of Vermont students work with professional editors to provide content for local news outlets at no cost. Kendra Knapik fell in love in grad school. In love with her future husband and with wine. But it was...
NEK homeowners and recovery groups struggle to rebuild amid relentless rain
Lucia McCallum interns as the Hardwick Gazette’s community resilience reporter with support from the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships. She works with editors at Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism program. Lydia Race remembers the creeping feeling of defeat as she watched rain overpower the newly built...
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