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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. ...
Gasoline prices largely unchanged, Vermont at $3.47
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.47 per gallon, unchanged from last week. They are 3 cents/g higher than last month and 11 cents/g lower than last year. The lowest price in the state is $3.15/g in Middlebury, while the highest was $3.89/g in Island Pond. Average...
Vermont man arrested after road rage incident on Cape Cod, police say
A Vermont man is facing charges after he threatened a family with a gun during a road rage incident on Cape Cod Tuesday afternoon, according to police. St. Johnsbury resident Tracy Douse, 42, has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct and three firearms charges in connection with the incident, Chatham police said in a press release.
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.
Montpelier hosts fundraiser to support current flood relief
As communities start repairing from flood damage, a handful of fundraisers have started around the state. This includes the big one in Montpelier today called ‘Flood the Streets With Art’. It was supposed to be a gathering for the city’s one-year flood anniversary, but it quickly turned into...
Health Watch: Addressing mental health in first responders
CASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) - A week after devastating flooding struck Vermont for the second time in two years, first responders who waded through waters are now navigating many emotions. An event in Castleton aimed to put their mental health on the front burner. Smashing away the stigma and spreading the...
Former state police detective permanently banned from Vermont law enforcement
The Vermont Criminal Justice Council took the action against Zachary Gauthier following a hearing this week. Read the story on VTDigger here: Former state police detective permanently banned from Vermont law enforcement.
ACCD: Severe Storm Recovery Update July 17
A waterlogged street in Barre. ACCD photo. Take pictures and document costs as you repair public infrastructure. If there is a federal disaster declaration, you will be reimbursed. Learn more from the Vt. League of Cities and Towns. Report Damage. Even if you are not submitting an insurance claim, report...
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