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Town of Morgan battered by flooding, road washouts
MORGAN, Vt. (WCAX) - The small Orleans County town of Morgan was hit hard by flash flooding and washouts Monday night. “I got up and realized it was roaring outside,” said Maria Cargill, who says she woke up to the sounds of her neighbors yelling for help. At least...
Treasurer’s Office pays record numberof unclaimed property claims
In fiscal year 2024, the Vermont State Treasurer’s Office processed a record 19,010 individual unclaimed property claims, returning $5.8 million to Vermonters. It is the highest number of claims the office has ever paid in a single year. The state also received $18.14 million in unclaimed property for the fiscal year—the most collected in two […]
The Primary: Your opportunityto shape the ballot
This year’s August primary may not seem as exciting as some in the past, such as 2022 with open Congressional and U.S. Senate seats, but it is nonetheless important to vote. On the ballot will be nominees for all statewide offices, including governor and lieutenant governor, as well as state senate and state representative. This […]
New 3% tax on short-term rentals begins, Aug. 1
Staff report Starting on Aug. 1, 2024, a 3% tax on short-term rental bookings in Vermont will be added. This tax applies to all short-term rentals and is in addition to the state’s existing 9% rooms and meals tax and any 1% local tax option, meaning hosts and guests will now see a combined tax […]
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott provides updates on flash flood recovery efforts
BERLIN, Vt. — Gov. Phil Scott and other key state leaders are holding a media availability on Wednesday morning to provide residents with updates following this week's unexpected flash flooding. Many communities in the Northeast Kingdom, including Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury, are still reeling from devastating flooding that landed...
NEK again hit by severe storms as more roll in
Flood clean-up efforts in Barre. [Photo by Terry J. Allen]. Agency of Commerce and Community Development Today is another tough day in Vermont, with the Northeast Kingdom facing the aftermath of yet another major flooding event. We are here to help as best we can with the ongoing recovery in communities across Vermont.
After seeing a high-speed, 3-car crash in Vermont, a Temple Hospital resident rushed to aid the people injured
When Kiley Nygren was 13, her brother's best friend was hit by a car in front of their house in Harvard, Massachusetts. "I wished I had known more, and I wished I could have done more in that situation to be able to help at that time," Nygren said. MORE:...
The New York Times says this New England destination is perfect for a late summer trip
It’s not too late to get away this season and The New York Times says one of the best places worldwide for a late summer trip is in Vermont. The publication released a list of six destinations great for late summer travel on Friday and included the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont; Rio de Janeiro; Olympic National Park in Washington; Aruba; Medellin, Colombia; and Laguna Beach in California.
State launches debris pickup effort in towns hit hard by flooding
So far, six municipalities have executed a memorandum for state assistance: Barton Village, East Montpelier, Hinesburg, Huntington, Middlesex and Starksboro. Read the story on VTDigger here: State launches debris pickup effort in towns hit hard by flooding.
Three Vermont hospitals will work together to find cost savings
Three Vermont hospitals have signed on to a new partnership, agreeing to work together towards long-term sustainability. Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Copley Hospital in Morrisville, and Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans have formed the New England Collaborative Health Network. The group hopes to save money with group purchasing, and will...
The countdown is on for Vermont primaries as Aug. 13 approaches
MONTPELIER, Vt. — The countdown is on for Vermont's statewide major party primary races, including the governor’s race, lieutenant governor's seat, and state legislative positions. Major party primaries are on Aug. 13, and those who requested early or absentee ballots have already been able to turn theirs in.
‘A much more intense version’: St. Johnsbury residents respond to 2nd flood in a month
The latest storm drenched the Northeast Kingdom community with more than 8 inches of rainfall, washing away roads, cutting off access to homes and leading to rescues of people trapped in vehicles amid rising waters. Read the story on VTDigger here: ‘A much more intense version’: St. Johnsbury residents respond to 2nd flood in a month.
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