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UVM Cancer Center Trainee Spotlight – Deena Snoke, PhD
In a new publication in the Journal of Cachexia and Sarcopenia of Muscle, post-doc Deena Snoke, PhD, shares her research findings that lung cancer patients experience a 20% reduction in muscle fiber size after 2 months of conventional treatment despite no measurable changes in muscle at the whole-body or whole-tissue level.While many previous studies have reported on the profound effects of cancer and its accompanied treatment on skeletal muscle, this was the first study to examine longitudinal changes in muscle at the cellular level. Conducted in collaboration with Hibba Tul Rehman, MD, Kim L. Dittus, MD, PhD, and Michael Toth, PhD, and supported by the Microscopy Imaging Center, the new work highlights the need to target muscle loss early in the course of treatment even in patients with stable body weight and composition. Future work will use the findings from this study to inform preclinical work in model systems using a newly developed model of lung cancer related tissue wasting (manuscript under review).
Thunder Road and American-Canadian Tour officials announced today a change in start time for the 46th NEFCU/VSECU Labor Day Classic on Sunday, September 1st as well as camping times for the holiday weekend
Barre, VT — Thunder Road and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials announced today a small change in schedule for the 46th Labor Day Classic 200 program presented by NEFCU/VSECU on Sunday, September 1. The annual 200 lap affair will continue to be held on Sunday, September 1 but will move to an evening special with an afternoon Post Time of 4:00pm.
Environmental groups raise concern about PFAS from GlobalFoundries
“We don't know of any safe level, so we don't think that companies should be dumping very toxic forever chemicals into waterways,” said Judith Barish, a coalition director with Chips Communities United. Read the story on VTDigger here: Environmental groups raise concern about PFAS from GlobalFoundries.
‘Road diet’ begins in Rutland aimed at slowing traffic
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - The first section of the Rutland “road diet” is officially in play. City officials say the project’s goal is to slow drivers down. The new lane configuration on Woodstock Avenue has been up for almost 48 hours with parts of Route 7 nearly completed, as well.
Vermont brewery hit by pandemic, floods announces closure after five years in business
A Vermont brewery that opened less than a year before the COVID-19 pandemic and was hit hard by flooding in 2023 has announced its closure. Outer Limits Brewing began in July 2019 in a spacious brick building on the attractive village green of Proctorsville in southern Vermont, a short drive from Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow. Husband-and-wife team Taylor Shaw and Wesley Tice started the brewery to pursue Tice’s interest in making beer – he had previously...
School Officials Review Brayton Issues in School Project Info Session
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The halls of Brayton Elementary School are ready for students — the tile floors are shining, the carpets freshly shampooed, the walls painted and the classrooms in stages of preparation. It's a far cry from 70-year-old Greylock Elementary, which feels tired and dingy and...
Greenfield moves on from embattled police chief, names replacement
Greenfield has a new police chief. Acting Chief Todd Dodge was appointed to the position earlier this week after being a member of the department for more than 25 years. The decision comes after multiple controversies involving previous Greenfield Police Chief Robert Haigh, one of which stemmed from a 2022 jury finding that Haigh discriminated against a Black former Greenfield police officer.
Mahar students interning with the wastewater department
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Two students at Ralph C. Mahar Regional School will have the opportunity to work in a paid internship for the wastewater industry this year. This is the first year of the program and if successful, the program could expand to include the town’s Water Department.
The Millers River Race Returns for 12th race
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — This Saturday the Millers River Challenge will return for its 12th run in Orange. The annual event raises money for the Orange Fireman’s Relief Association, the Northfield Dive Team, and the Orange Lions Club. There are three divisions; a Pro Race that...
Religion Notes: Aug. 29, 2024
Springfield - The thrift shop at St. Gregory Armenian Church, 135 Goodwin St., in the Indian Orchard section, is open Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, go online to saintgregoryarmenianchurch.org. Church events. Sunderland – First Congregational Church of Sunderland, 91 S. Main St., Serendipity Shop is...
First of 8 Massachusetts Stop & Shop grocery stores to close Thursday, among 32 to close by November
NEWTON, Mass. — The first of eight Stop & Shop grocery store locations in Massachusetts that the company announced would close in 2024 will shut down on Thursday. A sign at the Newton store located at 165 Needham St. announced that the store would close on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 3 p.m.
Massachusetts State Police lay trooper to rest who died suddenly
Today, the Massachusetts State Police laid to rest a fellow trooper. 56-year-old Trooper Chester E. Adams of Whitman, formerly of Weymouth, died unexpectedly at home. According to an obituary, “Massachusetts State Trooper and member of the 79th RTT Chester proudly served the Commonwealth for over 18 years. He was a dedicated and well-respected member of the department known for his tireless work ethic.”
School districts across Vermont struggle to find, retain bus drivers
Peacham School Principal Sam McLeod doesn’t expect to give up driving the school bus any time soon. Picking up and dropping children safely home, he said, has been “one of the most fulfilling experiences” he has had in education. Read the story on VTDigger here: School districts across Vermont struggle to find, retain bus drivers.
At the Vermont Adaptive Driving Show, the disability driving community shows off their vehicles and abilities
COLCHESTER – People with disabilities, their friends and families, and community members showed up in a meaningful way for the first annual Vermont Adaptive Driving Show. Held this past Saturday at UVM Medical Center’s Fanny Allen Campus, the event strove to bring the disability driving community together to promote inclusion, UVM Driving Rehabilitation instructor Heather Zuk said.
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