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Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
Emily C. Merz, Colorado State University and Melissa Hansen, Colorado State University. Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
New Yorkers warned of texting scam imitating E-ZPass & Tolls by Mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Thruway Authority is warning residents about a texting scam imitating E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail via text message. Residents are told that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames, […]
Legislators field questions on housing and education funding
Lawmakers representing the Mad River Valley held a community forum at the Village Meeting House in Waitsfield recently where they shared their legislative priorities and fielded questions from the audience – with the housing crisis as a critical topic. The June 21 panel included Washington County state Reps. Dara...
University of Vermont Health Network says appointments on schedule following network outage
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The University of Vermont Health Network is planning to proceed with all patient appointments on Monday following last week's cybersecurity software outage that affected companies and hospitals worldwide. A UVM Health Network spokesperson issued a statement on Sunday night, saying that UVM Health Network teams continue...
Vt. farmers asked to fill out flood damage survey for Agriculture Agency
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Farmers across Vermont who were hit hard by recent flooding are being asked to fill out a survey documenting their losses. It has been another tough summer for farmers across the region, including Joe’s Brook Farm in St. Johnsbury which lost upward of 95% of its crops due to flooding.
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
Londonderry appoints selectboard member, talks Williams Dam
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Selectboard held a special meeting on Saturday, July 13, to appoint a new board member to take the seat left vacant by Melissa Brown’s recent resignation. James Ameden Jr., who was born and raised in Londonderry, was appointed after receiving 120 votes against Steve Twitchell’s 64 votes.
NH community colleges freeze tuition again in 2024-25: Here's what it costs
CONCORD — The Community College System of New Hampshire, which includes Great Bay Community College, is freezing tuition for the upcoming academic year at last year’s rate, which has been unchanged since 2018. This makes the 2024-25 academic year the seventh consecutive year with flat in-state tuition of $215 per credit.
Greenfield welcomes Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour
GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Circus Smirkus, a nonprofit arts and education organization that is based in Greensboro, Vermont, will be performing in Greenfield on Sunday and Monday. According to Circus Smirkus, their mission is to promote the skills, culture, and traditions of the traveling circus, and inspire kids to...
Lefferts Pond area becomes more accessible
CHITTENDEN, Vt. (WCAX) - A lake in Chittenden has received an upgrade so more people with disabilities can enjoy the outdoors there. Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to make Lefferts Pond area more accessible for people with disabilities. The new additions include a new...
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