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Spotlight on Business: Virtue Consignment: Newton Plaza continues to expand its retail footprint
Virtue Consignment is one of the newest and rapidly growing additions to the Shoppes at Newton Plaza in Loudonville The post Spotlight on Business: Virtue Consignment: Newton Plaza continues to expand its retail footprint first appeared on Spotlight News.
Governor Phil Scott talks about resources available to areas heavily hit by floods
On Wednesday Governor Phil Scott discussed the resources available to Vermonters in the places hit hardest by flooding. Four flood relief centers have been set up in Barre, Hinesburg, Lyndonville, and Plainfield to provide services to those in need. Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) said, “We’re moving forward with state...
With legislation and litigation, Vermont joins a battle against pharmaceutical middlemen
Pharmacy benefit managers have drawn increased scrutiny — and ire — from regulators and attorneys general across the country. Read the story on VTDigger here: With legislation and litigation, Vermont joins a battle against pharmaceutical middlemen.
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.
Hoosick Falls Dollar Tree becomes Rensselaer County senior center
Exactly one year ago this week, plans to buy a vacant property to newly house seniors in Rensselaer County were underway. The work to reinvent the property began shortly after and on Wednesday the center had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its opening.
Poetry Picnic at Rotary Park, Rutland features the Paper Poet Bianca Z
July 26, 2024, 6-8 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Come Alive Outside for an evening of snacks and poetry at Rotary Park, 142 North Main St., Rutland. This free event, part of the NatureRx programming, features the Paper Poet Bianca Zanella, who will lead attendees through poetry writing exercises and readings. Although there is no charge for participation, RSVPs are requested to ensure sufficient food is available. To RSVP, email rudy@comealiveoutside.com or reserve your spot online.
Inflation, $2,000 camps are creating a summer crisis for working parents: 'It is complete chaos'
The math seemed impossible, but numbers don't lie — it was less expensive for Julie Kelley to send her 9-year-old son to seven different summer camps in three states than to enroll him in one full-time program in Vermont, where they live. Summer vacation lasts 10 weeks for the...
Unadilla’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ Has Contemporary Themes
Unadilla Theater’s production of “Uncle Vanya” directed by Alex Brown hit home on several levels. The play by Anton Chekov (first produced in 1899) is the same that launched Unadilla 41 years ago, then-produced by Bill Blachly, Unadilla’s 100-year-old founder and artistic director. It seemed fitting...
Three arrested in Putney traffic stop for stolen property, obstruction
PUTNEY — Vermont State Police arrested three individuals on various charges, including possession of stolen property and obstruction of justice, following a traffic stop in Putney on June 2. At 11:27 a.m., a trooper from the Westminster Barracks pulled over a vehicle on Old Route 5 South after noting...
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