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State health care system in crisis, GMCB report warns
More than 60 people were at Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro on July 17 for a hearing on the Vermont health care system organized by the Green Mountain Care Board. ROBERT F. SMITH/THE COMMONS. At a discussion in Brattleboro, Green Mountain Care Board says rising costs, an aging population, and...
How the shock of catastrophic floods is changing farming in Vermont
SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt. — When they bought their organic vegetable farm in South Royalton, Vermont, slung along the fertile flood plain of the White River, Ashley Loehr and Antoine Guerlain took comfort in the dense buffer of shrubs and trees that lay between their fields and the gently swirling water.
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont in financial crisis
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont − the largest health insurer in Vermont with a 66% market share − is threatened with insolvency because of its declining reserves, according to a state regulator. Kevin Gaffney, commissioner of the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, said Friday he's confident BCBSVT will remain solvent, which is his department's responsibility to ensure. ...
Vermont State Primary 2024: Your voters' guide for the Aug. 13 election
In less than a month, Vermonters return to the polls to select their major party candidates for the November ballot in the statewide primary on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Republican, Democratic and Progressive contenders will vie for their party's nominations in the following races: U.S senator, U.S representative, governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, secretary of state, auditor of accounts, attorney general, the state Senate (30 seats), state Representative (150 seats) and high bailiff (14 seats). ...
Best of Vermont Summer Festival music lineup
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Best of Vermont Summer Festival is thrilled to announce the talented musicians and artists set to take the stage at this year’s festival on Aug. 24 and 25. Celebrating the essence of summer in Vermont, the festival promises a delightful showcase of the state’s finest offerings, including handcrafted artisan products, local cheeses, maple treats, ice cream, craft beverages, Vermont specialty foods, woodwork, fine art, agriculture demos, kids’ activities, antique tractor displays, and much more.
William Bender, Oliver Bub move on to semifinals in Olympic Men's Rowing Pairs
PARIS, IDF — After a disappointing start to his first Olympics, Norwich, Vermont native William Bender is moving on to the semifinals in the Paris Olympics Men's Rowing Pairs. Bender and his rowing partner, fellow Dartmouth College alum Oliver Bub got off to a rocky start in the Men's...
Several residents displaced, animals lost in Vermont fire
BARRE, Vt. — Multiple families have been displaced after a structure fire in Barre Sunday. The initial call came in just after 6:30 p.m. At least five fire departments were called to the scene. Officials say a person and several pets were inside at the time of the fire. The person was safely evacuated, but some pets were lost. At least one firefighter was injured.
Pedestrian hospitalized, police seek information after crash in Vermont
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. — Police are looking for information about a crash involving a pedestrian in Essex Junction. The initial call came in at 9:03 p.m. Sunday. Essex Police, Essex Junction Fire Department, Essex Junction First Response, and Essex Rescue were called to the report of a single-car crash.
Suspected car thieves caught in Williston
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Two people are facing charges after police say they stole a car. Police say they received a call about a car stolen from the area of Gregg Hill Rd in Waterbury yesterday evening. After investigating, troopers found the car in the Williston Shaw’s parking lot, and...
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