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Vt. insurance company to argue for rate increase
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Health care costs could be on the rise again for some Vermonters. On Thursday, Blue Cross Blue Shield will argue for a 4% rate increase. In May, WCAX News reported that Blue Cross asked the Green Mountain Care Board to raise their rates by 16% for individual plans and 19% for small groups.
As Vermont loses its ash trees, towns race to stop the beetle that’s the culprit
The emerald ash borer, an invasive pest that kills ash trees, has been detected in 13 Vermont counties and is still spreading. But towns often don’t have the budget, or the guidance, to address it. Read the story on VTDigger here: As Vermont loses its ash trees, towns race to stop the beetle that’s the culprit.
Experts search for pesticide alternatives following neonicotinoid ban
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Farmers are looking for answers following the phase-out of a popular class of pesticides. Over objections from the governor, Vermont lawmakers this spring, passed a law banning neonicotinoid pesticides due to their often devastating impact on pollinators and other wildlife. That leaves farmers with just a...
UVM composting class starts in August
Most Vermonters know that composting is an essential part of household waste management. Vermont state law banned food scraps from the trash in 2020. But composting is more than just landfill diversion. It is a way to recycle nutrients at your home, providing a free resource to feed the soils of your garden, lawn and other plants. Done correctly, composting will not attract bears, rats and other wildlife.
Lee Russ: How much longer can we ignore the real health care problem?
I once described our current efforts at health care “reform” as analogous to a group of people watching a house burn. Read the story on VTDigger here: Lee Russ: How much longer can we ignore the real health care problem?.
Phish’s Trey Anastasio Opens Addiction Recovery Center With Former Caseworker
Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, now 17 years sober, is set to open the doors to a residential recovery program, Divided Sky, in his native Vermont with the caseworker who helped him after he was arrested for heroin possession and driving under the influence in 2006.Phish Cram the Jams and Trampolines Onto Cubicle-Sized Stage for 'Tiny Desk' Concert “We want to be available to everybody that needs help. It’s a place of healing,” Anastasio told People. “Everybody who works there is in recovery. Virtually everyone understands, and there’s no judgment.” After taking OxyContin in 2000 after a dental surgery, per the outlet,...
Vermont cheeses win 34 ribbons in international competition
Vermont took home 34 individual ribbons at the American Cheese Society‘s (ACS’s) National Judging and Competition event this year, including 10 first place positions, 14 second place positions, and 10 third place positions. Winners were announced at the American Cheese Society‘s annual conference, held in Buffalo, New York,...
In Vermont vineyards, grape growers take a healing tack
Editor’s note: The Community News Service is a program in which University of Vermont students work with professional editors to provide content for local news outlets at no cost. Kendra Knapik fell in love in grad school. In love with her future husband and with wine. But it was...
Awaiting federal declaration, state forges ahead with Vermont’s flood cleanup
“While it may seem like it's taking a while for damage to be assessed, it's important to remember it's only been two weeks since the storm,” Gov. Phil Scott said Wednesday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Awaiting federal declaration, state forges ahead with Vermont’s flood cleanup.
State opens recovery centers for flood-affected Vermonters
Vermont opened its first recovery office for flood victims today in Plainfield. State officials are standing up four such offices this week in communities hardest-hit by July's flooding. The remnants of Hurricane Beryl wrought widespread damage across central and northern Vermont earlier this month, damaging over 2,000 homes, washing out roads and killing two men.
Company news: Chris Cochran promoted by Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, announced the promotion of Chris Cochran to store manager at the Sandy Creek Tops store. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
New report: Vt. Gov. Scott most popular in US, R.I. Gov. McKee very unpopular
Meanwhile, Gov. Maura Healey did pretty well — but so far, she's no Charlie Baker. New England is home to some of the country’s most — and least — popular governors. For the eighth quarter in a row, Vermont’s Phil Scott was found to be the most popular governor in the country, according to a recent report from Morning Consult. Dan McKee of Rhode Island, meanwhile, was found to be the country’s second-most unpopular governor.
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