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Barre Unified Union School District misses July 1 deadline, fails to finalize budget for next year
BARRE, Vt. — In Vermont, July 1 is the official deadline for school districts to finalize a budget for the 2025 fiscal year. Twenty-nine out of 93 districts rejected the first proposals they faced on Town Meeting Day in March. Now, only one district has yet to secure a...
Lake Champlain Poker Run Approaching Sell-Out
By the time this month ends, there’s a good chance that the sixth annual Lake Champlain Poker Run will reach its 75-boat limit. Just 25 slots remain for the August 16-17 event based in Burlington, Vt. Though sponsorship opportunities are still open, all but one of the VIP slips for sponsors at Burlington Harbor Marina are long gone.
SUNY Adirondack offers free health care training
QUEENSBURY, New York (June 25, 2024) — SUNY Adirondack is proud to announce New York State Education Department approval of the college’s Personal Care Aide (PCA), Home Health Aide (HHA) and Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training programs. Healthcare Pathways, a program funded by a State University of New...
Cyanobacteria in NH Lakes An Increasing Problem That May Be Linked to ALS
LEBANON – New Hampshire has almost 1,000 lakes, ponds and water bodies which draw summer visitors from the world over to enjoy their clear, clean cool waters. But there are increasing problems the state is seeing which not only pollute the lake but perhaps make it dangerous for humans and pets because of the neurotoxins they emit.
Barre City getting aid from Northern Border Regional Commission for housing projects
BARRE CITY, Vt. (WCAX) - The Northern Border Regional Commission is doling out $27 million in awards as part of its Catalyst Program spring competition. The money is divided into 33 Catalyst Awards that go to communities in our region working on a broad range of economic development initiatives. One...
7 U.S. Customs Officers arrested in grand larceny scheme
CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. — New York State Police have arrested seven current and former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers for allegedly stealing money from the government. Investigators charged the following people involved in the case:. Thomas O’Keefe – Grand Larceny. Joseph McVey – Grand Larceny. Jamie...
A patchwork of local groups support Vermonters still displaced from flooding
Local, volunteer-supported long-term recovery groups keep track of people affected by last summer’s floods in ways the state and federal government have not. Read the story on VTDigger here: A patchwork of local groups support Vermonters still displaced from flooding.
Arrested and released: Four minors accused of committing armed robbery in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Burlington police are investigating an armed robbery committed over the weekend involving four juveniles. Police say they got a report of a robbery at gunpoint near Saint Louis Street on Friday night, just after 6:45 p.m. The investigation revealed someone had been robbed and assaulted. Later...
Community revisits oral history project
In 1990, Friends of the Mad River (FMR) co-founder Kinny Perot, Warren, asked folklorist Jane Beck if she would interview longtime residents for a historical research project about the Mad River Valley. Beck agreed, recording 50 interviews onto audiocassette tapes. That project culminated in a multi-part radio series called “Mad River Valley: Crucible of Change,” airing on National Public Radio in 1995.
Pickleball in South Burlington prompts resident petition
“This is my first political adventure,” said Jovana Guarino. “I have never done anything like this before. I’ve never even spoken publicly until I spoke at the City Council meeting.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Pickleball in South Burlington prompts resident petition.
Celebrate all that summer offers in Vermont with these 31 arts-and-entertainment events
July hits the sweet spot weather-wise and lifestyle-wise in Vermont. The days are long, the temperatures are warm, the hiking is great, the restaurant patios are thriving and, maybe best of all, the arts calendar is bumper to bumper with events. Concerts of the indoor and outdoor variety coexist in...
Braille and textures map out Burlington waterfront for visually impaired
Burlington city leaders and representatives of the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired gathered to celebrate the installation of a first accessible tactile map located in Waterfront Park. The tactile sign uses Braille and distinct textures to physically map out the waterfront, indicating the locations of buildings, walking...
Man Stuck in New York Cave for Hours Rescued
A 20-year-old man had to be rescued from a cave in upstate New York. If you spend time hiking on any of the numerous trails across New York it's probably a good idea to avoid going into any caves you might come across because it could end up being a situation you aren't able to get yourself out of.
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