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Frontline recovery groups to demand investment in housing, resilience
Vermont Agency of Transportation photo from the Northeast Kingdom July 30, 2024. Vermont Business Magazine Grassroots groups on the front lines of flood relief will gather at the State House Thursday morning to share demands for state-level action towards a just recovery. Speakers will address the relationship between flooding impacts and ongoing climate and housing crises, and present the People’s Demands for a Just Recovery from Flooding, available here and signed by organizations across Vermont.
Zoie Saunders: Listening, learning and leading for Vermont’s students
Despite the tremendous strains on our state education system, I have witnessed firsthand that education is what unites us. Read the story on VTDigger here: Zoie Saunders: Listening, learning and leading for Vermont’s students.
One Vermont family is fighting to find an appropriate education for their child
Vermont doesn’t have nearly enough capacity to provide educational services in a public school setting to children with higher support needs. That’s according to a recent piece from VTDigger, which recounts the story of the Ziporyn family from South Burlington, whose 8-year-old son has autism. Ethan Weinstein is...
2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Named NEMPA Best Premium Full-size SUV for Second Year
•New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) names 2024 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Best Premium Full-size SUV two years running. •Built on a solid foundation of premium American craftsmanship, the 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer perfectly blends superior comfort, exceptional luxury and advanced technology with legendary Jeep 4x4 capability. •NEMPA jurors cover...
State officials unleash $5M in local flood response aid
At a Tuesday morning meeting, Vermont’s Emergency Board greenlit $5 million to be distributed to municipalities struggling to pay their flood cleanup bills. Read the story on VTDigger here: State officials unleash $5M in local flood response aid.
Aug. 28 | Newport Ice Cream Social & Listening Session
When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | 5-7 p.m. Where: Prouty Beach Waterfront Pavilion - 386 Prouty Beach Rd, Newport, VT 05855. Rain location: Gateway Center - 84 Fyfe Dr, Newport, VT 05855. Tickets: Free Admission | RSVP. About this event:. Join Vermont Public for an ice cream social and listening...
Northern lights may be visible over Vermont this week. Here's when to look for them
Here's another chance to see the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, this year. Predictions made recently from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) indicate that New England could again witness the Northern Lights this week. The agency stated on its website this week that "geomagnetic storm watches are out"...
State will support board on PCBs
NEWPORT — The North Country Union High School board hosted several of the state’s highest officials at an emergency meeting Monday night. The purpose was to discuss what to do if levels of PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) in the wing housing most classrooms are not cut sufficiently after current mitigation efforts are completed in mid-August. The main question on the table was, will students be able to have in-person instruction when school opens, or will there be a return to remote learning while work to reduce PCB contamination continues….
Burglary leads to drug and gun charges
NEWPORT — A North Troy homeowner called police on July 23 to say someone had broken into his house while he and his wife were on a three-day camping trip. According to Vermont State Police Trooper Anthony Rice the caller said he left home on July 19 and returned home around 4:30 p.m. on July 22.
StoryCorps in Vermont: Two dads and a need for connection
For the last few weeks, StoryCorps has set up their Mobile Tour in Brattleboro, Vermont, recording and preserving the stories of Vermonters for archive at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps brings loved ones together for thousands of meaningful conversations about the things that matter most. And today, we hear from...
‘Uncomfortable conversations need to happen’: Two Vermont voices reflect on Israel-Hamas war
The war between Israel and Hamas has taken a huge toll — far greater than we can recount. The conflict is deeply personal for many people, including here in Vermont. But it's hard to talk about. Two women with Vermont ties and personal connections to the war — one...
Lyndon residents deal with fallout from latest flooding event
LYNDON, Vt. — After the Northeast Kingdom saw devastation from recent rains earlier this week, community members are starting to rebuild, the best they can. One of the hardest-hit areas in town, Red Village Road, were destroyed by floodwaters, leaving many stranded with no way in or out. “It's...
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