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Multiple Vermont schools are having to delay the start of the school year
MILTON, Vt. — Multiple schools across Vermont have had to make last minute changes to delay the first day of school or rework what classes are going to look like. One of those is Otter Valley Union Middle and High School, which is shutting down a middle school wing due to mold and moving students to a different part of the school.
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.
WTSA NEWS FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 24th 2024
More than half of this summer’s whooping cough cases have been. reported in Brattleboro, leading Vermont’s officials to issue a health. advisory in the area and urge all Vermonters to take precautions as. the school year begins. The Vermont Department of Health first. issued a health advisory for...
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...
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