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‘Farmacy’ program notches 10 years
The Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC), Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC), and Community Health Clinics of the Rutland Region (Community Health) are celebrating the Farmacy Project’s 10th year this month. Farmacy, which began at VFFC as Health Care Shares, is a produce prescription program that provides fresh locally grown...
Five Elements Salon & Day Spa manager buys spa
When Five Elements Salon & Day Spa owner Kelly Sweck decided it was time to retire she decided the ideal buyer was the person who had been running the spa for the past five years: her manager Sarah Lemery. The sale of the business was finalized in May. Lemery said...
Last call for the Craftsbury Vibrations
CRAFTSBURY COMMON — Hundreds of people spread out over the common, Sunday evening for the final performance of a beloved local band. The Craftsbury Vibrations, which under the leadership of Bernie Lussier has been entertaining listeners and dancers for six decades, played a final show for the friendly crowd.
Burlington City Council considers police oversight charter change and other items during July meeting
The Burlington, Vermont City Council held its July meeting at the temporary home of the Burlington High School, where councilors heard an update on construction of a new school and took up other city business. The Burlington High School has been leasing space for three-and-a-half years in a former department...
Looking back on the history of Vermont Olympians ahead of the 2024 Paris Games
PARIS, IDF — Making it to the Olympics is a feeling unlike any other for an athlete. Norwich's Billy Bender is one of three Vermont natives competing in this year's Olympic Games, but the Green Mountain State's history of summer success began more than a century ago with several athletes you may not know about.
After 87 years serving youth, Sara Holbrook Community Center suspends programming
“After a deep assessment of our financial picture, the board had no other choice but to move forward with this difficult decision,” said a statement from the center. Read the story on VTDigger here: After 87 years serving youth, Sara Holbrook Community Center suspends programming.
Milton's new Public Works Facility nears completion, anticipates October opening
The Town of Milton is on track to unveil its new public works building by Oct. 1, marking a significant milestone in the town's infrastructure development. The $6.5 million facility, set to consolidate public works and building and grounds operations, will bring these services closer to other municipal offices and Milton’s downtown core, enhancing operational efficiency.
Boil water advisory in effect for part of Burlington’s south end
Burlington, VT- The City of Burlington Water Resources Division of the Department of Public Works issued a preliminary boil water advisory for part of the city’s south end on July 24th. Public Works said there was significant break on a private fire service line, which caused the area to...
Woodstock Mountain bike clubgoes varsity
It’ll be the first public school varsity team in the state. Mountain biking has been such a popular club sport at Woodstock Union High School that next fall, it will be a varsity sport for the first time. The Woodstock School Board voted unanimously in January to elevate the club sport to varsity status.
UVM Health Network is rolling out an AI tool to reduce doctor burnout
For months, dozens of family doctors across the University of Vermont Health Network have been using an artificial intelligence tool to help with writing notes. It’s a time-intensive process that takes hours each day and can lead to burnout. Now, the health network is offering the software, called Abridge,...
The Killington Wine Festival photo gallery
The 23rd annual Killington Wine Festival, held on July 19-20, celebrated exquisite wines against the stunning backdrop of Vermont’s Green Mountains. The event began with the elegant Estate Gala on Friday evening at the Peak Lodge at Killington Resort, where guests sampled exclusive estate and reserve wines while enjoying live music by the Summit Pond Quartet.
The Brandon carnival returns with four days of family fun and entertainment
Thursday July, 25-Sunday, July 28—BRANDON—The Brandon Carnival will take place from Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28 at Estabrook Field, Route 7, Brandon. This family-friendly event will feature rides such as the Zipper and the Tilt-A-Whirl, games, music, vendors, and top-notch entertainment. Festivities kick off Thursday at...
Morgan board has watery meeting
MORGAN — The select board addressed the aftermath of recent flooding at its meeting Monday night. Although not as intense as it was in 2023, this year’s flood caused ground waters to swell enough to leave residents with all-too-familiar damage. Fortunately, moving toward repairs and preparations for future storms hasn’t been as difficult, even if it isn’t going as quickly as some might desire.
Egg toss at Irasburg Church Fair
Two teams line up and fire eggs back and forth at the Irasburg Church Fair. The intent was for pairs of egg throwers to get farther and farther away from each other, but, eggs being what they are, many of the missiles disintegrated on impact to messy effect…. …to read...
Spirit Shoppe creates action plan after selling alcohol to minor
SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Spirit Shoppe will be reducing their hours across all locations after the Deerfield Police conducted a compliance check at the South Deerfield location. An 18 year old Frontier Regional School student working with the police for the compliance check bought a six pack of beer without having their identification checked. As a result of the violation, the store fired the employee and created an action plan including reducing hours and hiring full-time employees only.
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