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Health officials say EEE risk high in some areas
VERMONT — Health officials are strongly recommending people in towns at high risk for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) avoid spending time outdoors as much as possible between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. to avoid mosquitoes that could carry the virus. If going outdoors, taking steps to prevent mosquito bites is essential, officials said.
Addison reverses on town hall rehab
Addison residents on Tuesday reversed by a wide margin their November 2022 approval of a $2,068,019 bond to fund restoration and renovation of Addison’s former — and now vacant — 160-plus-year-old town hall on Route 22A into town offices and a community center. We’re glad you’re interested...
Building St. Peter’s: An exhibit and history talk at Bixby
It’s a sesquicentennial celebration! The Bixby Library will host an exhibit and talk to honor the building of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes. Vergennes Historical Society Director, Susan Ferland will present a history talk on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 5-6:30 p.m., when she will explore the changing landscape of the Little City and the congregation over the last 150 years.
City theater access project nets block grant
The Vergennes Opera House’s planned All Access Project got a boost last week when the Department of Housing & Community Development awarded the city theater a $150,000 Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) toward completion of that planned effort. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that...
Vergennes Opera House Gets $2000 Gift for Marquee Restoration
The Friends of the Vergennes Opera House (VOH) were the happy recipients of a $2K award from Gaines Insurance Agency and Cooperative Insurance Cos. to go toward improvements and upkeep to the organization's marquee. Planned improvements include restoration and repairs as well as upgrades to the lighting. "The VOH brings...
FEMA Public Assistance provides much needed relief in the North Country
MORIAH, N.Y. — While the remains of Beryl may have hit Northern New York and Essex County about a month and a half ago, signs of damage are still clear. However, cities and towns will now get some help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after President Joe Biden approved Gov. Kathy Hochul's disaster declaration request.
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