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Migrant Justice has failed to enlist Hannaford in its program to protect farmworkers. Why?
SHELDON - Erasto Lopez has worked at the Machia & Sons Dairy for five years as a milker. He's grateful the farm is part of Migrant Justice's Milk with Dignity program. "Having the farm in the program means we have a lot of rights and benefits that other farmworkers aren't able to count...
'A huge relief': 2 Vermont tax sale lawsuits settled, and new law adds protections
A Greensboro family will not lose their 300-acre farm after being sued by an out-of-state company that claimed the family owed $1,500 interest on tax debt. And a 66-year-old woman will get back her house after the village of Orleans seized it over a $6,500 tax bill. Both cases are...
Burlington City Council votes put police oversight changes on November ballot
Burlington voters will decide in November whether or not to approve a charter change of more oversight of the Burlington Police Department. Monday night, Burlington City Council voted unanimously to put this police oversight initiative on the ballot. If passed, the resolution will give more power to the police commissioners to manage and audit the police department. It would also give the commissioners power to monitor the staff, gaining access to documents and complaints from and...
Mom warns of hypothermia after son’s Hampton Beach scare: 'No idea this could happen'
HAMPTON — Heather Cassani did not think cold water would be a worry at Hampton Beach on a sunny 84-degree day. When her 10-year-old son Declan collapsed in the sand walking back from a swim in the water on July 4, first responders told her he was suffering from hypothermia. She said paramedics and lifeguards rushed to his side as he lost his vision and saw only white for several minutes. ...
Grace Potter’s Grand Point North Concert Series To Benefit Local Vermont Flood Relief
Vermont native and 2X Grammy nominee, Grace Potter, has announced that this year’s Grand Point North Concert Series in Burlington will now serve as a benefit for Vermont flood relief through her newly launched Grand Point Foundation. Proceeds from Potter’s sets on July 27 and 28 will directly benefit...
SVMC Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Nursing
BENNINGTON, Vt. — The Kendall Emergency Department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association's 2024 Lantern Award for demonstrating excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance. The Lantern Award showcases emergency department's (ED) accomplishments in incorporating evidence-based practice...
Vt. homeowners mull flood buyouts that could cost their communities
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - After last week’s flooding, some Vermont homeowners face big questions about whether they should rebuild damaged homes or seek a buyout from the government. But dozens of families are still waiting on buyouts from last year’s flooding, and those can come at a big cost to communities.
Vermont State Police term disappearance of 82-year-old Enosburgh woman ‘suspicious’
Roberta Martin last had phone contact with her family late Tuesday night and hasn’t been seen or heard from since, according to police. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont State Police term disappearance of 82-year-old Enosburgh woman ‘suspicious’.
Plattsburgh Greyhound bus station moves to new location
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — A head's up for bus riders: The Greyhound Bus station in Plattsburgh now has a new location. The bus company said it is now operating outside of the Clinton County Government Center on Margaret Street in the City of Plattsburgh. That means the station will move...
Plattsburgh Little League advances to sectional championship against New Hartford
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — In a win-or-go-home scenario, it was Plattsburgh Little League that triumphed in the high-pressure situation. The local little leaguers from the North Country dominated in an 8-1 win over Saratoga Little League in the last game of the New York State sectional round-robin. "Pretty excited because...
UVM names new director of Proctor Maple Research Center
UNDERHILL CENTER, Vt.—Dr. Tim Rademacher has been named the new director of University of Vermont’s Proctor Maple Research Center, taking over from longtime director Dr. Timothy Perkins, who retired last year. Rademacher will assume duties at Proctor this fall, overseeing research projects and managing permanent staffers and student...
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