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County kids take the Good Citizen Challenge … and excel
Reading local news is essential for all Good Citizens. Lilah Foerster, 6, of North Ferrisburgh, isn’t able to read the Addison County Independent on her own yet, but her mom read five articles to her. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for...
Vermont sued by ACLU over ‘illegal’ opioid report changes
(The Center Square) — Vermont is facing a lawsuit alleging the state's top health official illegally altered a report detailing how to spend tens of millions of dollars from settlements with opioid manufacturers. The lawsuit, filed by the Vermont chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, seeks records from the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee that the group claims were "wrongfully withheld" by the Vermont Department of Health and challenges the Scott administration’s "behind-closed-doors alteration" of the panel’s recommendations to the state Legislature. ...
Noah Kahan defines New England mean, ignites Vermont-New Hampshire debate with Seth Meyers
"Oh god, I'm going to have a bunch of people in flannel yelling at me if I say anything," Kahan said. Vermont’s Noah Kahan leaned into the New England nostalgia with New Hampshire native Seth Meyers this week, joking about flannels and maple syrup amid a debate over which of their home states are better, as well as their casual distaste for Connecticut.
2 men arrested 5 months after missing woman was found dead in toolbox in Vermont river
TROY, Vt. (TCN) -- State police arrested two 34-year-old men for allegedly helping a third co-conspirator put a woman's body in a toolbox and leave it in a river following a fatal dispute. Vermont State Police announced Wednesday, July 17, that Aaron Camp was taken into custody for unauthorized burial...
Vermont Conversation: Jay Craven on filmmaking as activism and reimagining Vermont’s founding story
In Craven’s latest epic film, “Lost Nation,” Ethan Allen meets Lucy Terry Prince, a formerly enslaved woman in Guilford who scholars believe was the nation’s first African American poet. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: Jay Craven on filmmaking as activism and reimagining Vermont’s founding story.
Mad River Valley Community Fund creates flood short form
The Mad River Valley Community fund has created an expedited process to help bring financial help to those who need it after last week’s July 10 flooding. “The goal is to provide assistance to community members who have been financially impacted by the July 10, 2024, flood. Please note, if approved by the board of directors, up to $1,500 will be granted if an applicant submits this short-form application,” wrote board member John Williams on a recent social media post.
Welch tours flood damage in Hardwick
Vermont Business Magazine Wednesday, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) toured flood damage from the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl, which impacted communities across Vermont. Senator Welch heard from residents and local community leaders in Hardwick about the challenges of recovering from last week’s flooding while still rebuilding from the July 2023 floods. Senator Welch also surveyed flood damage at the wastewater treatment facility and a local farm, where the Lamoille River took out a bridge leading to one of the region’s leading providers of local produce.
2 New York men arrested in connection with alleged Richmond scam
Two New York men were arrested after allegedly scamming a Richmond resident out of thousands of dollars by pretending to represent a bank. Investigators charged both men with theft by deception in court this afternoon, with the assistance of an interpreter. Police said the men called the victim, claiming to...
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