Peacham
LATEST NEWS
With legislation and litigation, Vermont joins a battle against pharmaceutical middlemen
Pharmacy benefit managers have drawn increased scrutiny — and ire — from regulators and attorneys general across the country. Read the story on VTDigger here: With legislation and litigation, Vermont joins a battle against pharmaceutical middlemen.
Citing ‘extraordinary cost pressures,’ BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont seeks to raise insurance rates further
If accepted, the new request to state regulators would increase premiums for individual health plans by 21% and small group plans by 24% in 2025. Read the story on VTDigger here: Citing ‘extraordinary cost pressures,’ BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont seeks to raise insurance rates further.
Inflation, $2,000 camps are creating a summer crisis for working parents: 'It is complete chaos'
The math seemed impossible, but numbers don't lie — it was less expensive for Julie Kelley to send her 9-year-old son to seven different summer camps in three states than to enroll him in one full-time program in Vermont, where they live. Summer vacation lasts 10 weeks for the...
Flood recovery centers opening this week in Barre and 3 towns
Barre City, Plainfield, Lyndonville and Hinesburg will have “one-stop shop” resource centers available this week for those looking for help navigating recovery after this month’s flooding. They will be open to all state residents. Read the story on VTDigger here: Flood recovery centers opening this week in Barre and 3 towns.
Three arrested in Putney traffic stop for stolen property, obstruction
PUTNEY — Vermont State Police arrested three individuals on various charges, including possession of stolen property and obstruction of justice, following a traffic stop in Putney on June 2. At 11:27 a.m., a trooper from the Westminster Barracks pulled over a vehicle on Old Route 5 South after noting...
Parents left scrambling after state revokes license of Richford child care center
RICHFORD, Vt. (WCAX) - Dozens of parents in Franklin County have been left without child care after the Vermont Department for Children and Families revoked the license of a longtime child care center in Richford. “He was an angel at his last day care and he loved it. We did...
VT Community Loan Fund lends $2.13 million in 2nd quarter 2024
VCLF Financing Helps Nonprofit Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool Complete its Forever ‘Nest’. Vermont Business Magazine Snapshots of Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool students illustrate the wonder of childhood discovery in nature. A young girl on a forest trail collects autumn leaves into a bouquet. Students gather to investigate a pond’s intricate ecosystem; a fallen tree inspires inquiry.
First Fresh Cut Film Festival a success
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield’s first film festival was a huge success, selling out the theater to show five short films by local filmmakers: “The Journey home” by Mark Stanley, “BIAVT Walk and Roll” by the late Chris Burge, “Dual” by the Flugge family of HotBrick Lighting and Grip, “The Sins of Salem” by Brad Courtmanche, and “This Crowded Room” by Rafael Burgos Nieves.
Woodstock voters to decide fate of new short-term rental ordinance
The ordinances put a cap of 55 each on the number of owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied short-term rentals. Read the story on VTDigger here: Woodstock voters to decide fate of new short-term rental ordinance.
Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Honored as All-Academic Teams by USTFCCCA
NEW ORLEANS - The University of Vermont men's and women's track and field program has been honored as an All-Academic Team by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The Catamounts women's team posted a GPA of 3.629 while the men's team posted a GPA of 3.343 to earn the honors.
Sununu explains decision to sign 2 bills, veto another on gender identity issues
BETHLEHEM, N.H. — New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu is defending the actions he took late last week on a trio of hotly debated bills involving gender identity issues, with his split decision leaving people on both sides of the aisle upset. At the Executive Council's "On the Road" meeting...
Fisherman caught with oversized stripers in NH; planned to sell them in Mass.
Tips from anglers fishing along New Castle and Rye Tuesday afternoon led to authorities busting a fisherman's alleged scheme to illegally keep 14 oversized striped bass and sell the fish in Massachusetts. New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Law Enforcement Division and Operation Game Thief announced Wednesday the Massachusetts man admitted to his plan after being caught by Portsmouth police Tuesday. ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.