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Racial profiling ban, AI guardrails, and trespassing signs: The bill signings you may have missed
As the State House voting chambers lie empty this summer, Gov. Chris Sununu’s desk has been flooded. Hundreds of bills passed by lawmakers in late spring have circulated from the Office of Legislative Services to the Secretary of State’s Office to the House speaker, the Senate president, and finally over to Sununu, who has signed […]
Maguerite Grassie of Rochester is already looking forward to her 107th birthday
ROCHESTER — Marguerite Grassie agreed to meet with this reporter in a year for her birthday, which will be her 107th. Born in 1918, she turned 106 on Aug. 8 and is still loving and living life to the fullest of her abilities. She has six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. "I wish...
Seabrook eyes leaving SAU 21: Committee looks into why students are not making the grade
SEABROOK — Recent comments at the SAU 21 Withdrawal Study Committee meeting suggest some members may have already decided that Seabrook should break away and establish its own SAU. The committee was formed after Seabrook School District voters approved Article 6 by a vote of 830 to 601 on March 12 to explore the pros and cons of leaving the five-community School Administrative Unit 21. ...
Top election takeaways from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont, and Connecticut primaries
Primaries in Minnesota, Vermont, Connecticut, and Wisconsin on Tuesday evening proved to be a good night for incumbents. Progressive “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) survived a Democratic primary challenge in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, a positive sign for the beleaguered hard Left. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) easily fended off four Democratic primary challengers. In the […]
Video: Hazy sun with pop-up thunderstorms possible later
Scattered shower and storm chances return as turns we turn more humid in the days ahead. Temperatures stay seasonable with more changes expected for the weekend. More wildfire smoke overhead will create hazy sunshine again today. A few pop-up thunderstorms will be possible during the afternoon. Highs will reach the lower to mid 80s.
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Six Vermont historic sites are free to visit on Bennington Battle Day
Bennington Battle Day is coming up on Friday, and that means free admission at six state-owned historic sites to honor the Revolutionary War defeat of the British that played out 247 years ago. Most state offices, as well as Burlington city offices and Vermont state courts, will be closed on Friday in recognition of the state holiday. ...
Esther Charlestin wins Democratic gubernatorial nod while statewide incumbents cruise to primary victories
Charlestin is attempting to unseat Gov. Phil Scott, who did not face competition in Vermont’s Republican primary. Read the story on VTDigger here: Esther Charlestin wins Democratic gubernatorial nod while statewide incumbents cruise to primary victories.
Incumbents survive Vermont’s most closely watched state Senate primaries
Unofficial results in the Chittenden Central district suggested the three incumbents had fended off a challenge from a former broadcast journalist in the Democratic primary. Read the story on VTDigger here: Incumbents survive Vermont’s most closely watched state Senate primaries.
Vermont voters showed up to the 2024 primary election with big issues on their minds
Vermonters headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their primary ballots, which will decide the candidates for statewide and legislative offices under the state's three major political parties. It's been a sleepier primary compared to years past — but that doesn't mean voters don't have big decisions on their minds....
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