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Eyeing a crowded market, Vermont cannabis sellers wonder what’s next
As the flow of money grows, officials are weighing how to guide the industry toward a sustainable, equitable future. Read the story on VTDigger here: Eyeing a crowded market, Vermont cannabis sellers wonder what’s next.
Vermont farmer breaks Champlain Valley Fair record with giant pumpkin
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. — A Vermont farmer has smashed the previous Champlain Valley Fair record for the largest pumpkin grown in the state. This year's winning pumpkin was grown by Wilbur Horton from Springfield, Vermont, with the pumpkin weighing in at a staggering 1,327.5 pounds. Horton is a member of the Vermont Giant Pumpkin Growers Association.
Endangered Rare Wild Cat Was Just Spotted in Vermont for the First Time
Depending on how brave you are, you might want to stay out of Vermont. That's because a rare Canadian Lynx was recently spotted in Rutland County, miles away from its home. The sighting is definitely something to celebrate. This is the first time a Canadian Lynx has been seen since 2018. A ...Continue reading
Sarah Waring: A watershed moment in local government
Communities up and downstream from one another must work together to share equipment and professional staff, and advocate for state policy changes based on watershed needs and conditions. Read the story on VTDigger here: Sarah Waring: A watershed moment in local government.
Phil Scott taps Washington, DC, health care administrator to lead Department of Vermont Health Access
DaShawn Groves, who has held multiple health care roles in the District of Columbia, will take over the department that administers Vermont Medicaid. Read the story on VTDigger here: Phil Scott taps Washington, DC, health care administrator to lead Department of Vermont Health Access.
Chapin Orchard bounces back with plentiful harvest after May frost last year
After a surprise May frost devastated crop yields throughout Vermont last year, some farms like Chapin Orchards are seeing a massive comeback. Chapin Orchards Owner Phil Murdock told us that the May 18 temperature drop resulted in a 96% loss in crop. Still, Murdock said “We were able to limp...
Harwood Unified Union School District food service staff expand repertoire
Earlier this week five members of the Harwood Unified Union School District food service staff spent a day taking a Mediterranean cooking class, preparing, and sampling some new meals for district students this fall. They were introduced to a melon and mint salad featuring watermelon and cantaloupe with mint dressing....
Mad River Watch and stream dynamics
Mad River Watch volunteers conducted their final field visits of the summer on August 18 and 19, checking their regular sites to observe to collect data and make environmental observations. WHAT IS FLUVIAL GEOMORPHOLOGY?. “Technical terms like fluvial geomorphology that are commonplace within the scientific community are not always meaningful...
Get out and play! MRV youth fall sports update
Think that youth sports are just a bunch of kids running around and having a raucously good time? Think again! Youth sports are more than just fun and games: they are transformative experiences that can profoundly shape the lives of youngsters. Whether participating on teams or as individuals, organized sports provide immediate and long-term health, emotional, and social benefits that last a lifetime. Sports get kids up and moving, which benefits their cardiovascular health, burns calories, raises metabolism, and improves strength and mobility. Plus, physically active teens tend to have more quality sleep, which is essential during the teenage years. Beyond the physical benefits, research shows that engaging in sports reduces stress and anxiety while promoting a sense of well-being.
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