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After 13 months, state says it’s begun sending $15 million to child care providers
Child care providers who’ve waited 13 months for the $15 million lawmakers included in the budget for critical workforce development should see their money this week, according to Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori Weaver. Weaver’s assurances to the Executive Council Wednesday followed a letter sent Friday by 286 child care providers to […] The post After 13 months, state says it’s begun sending $15 million to child care providers appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Well-stocked fire trucks and ambulances, small ranks of volunteers
Amid a park-wide shortage of volunteer EMTs and firefighters, rural first response teams share resources and seek solutions. Summer is a busy time for the Adirondacks, with an influx of seasonal residents outnumbering the park’s full-time population. This shift breathes life into local commerce and tourism but inevitably brings an uptick in emergency incidents. Maintaining enough volunteer first responders is challenging for small towns with even smaller ranks.
Bear Terrifies Upstate New York Campers, Campers Ticketed
Upstate New York campers who called for help with a bear ended up getting caught doing something illegal. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" report which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Bear Encounter: Village of...
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.
Court approves Dartmouth settlement in financial aid case
On July 20, a court approved Dartmouth’s $33.75 million settlement proposal in a class action lawsuit accusing the College — along with 16 other universities — of violating antitrust laws and conspiring to minimize financial aid for working and middle-class families, according to a press release shared by a representative for Gilbert Litigators & Counselors, one of the law firms representing the plaintiffs.
Wildlife Watch: Dead Creek interpretive trail now open
ADDISON, Vt. (WCAX) - A new interpretive trail has opened at the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison. After at least three years of planning, the Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened a new interpretive trail that offers more than just interesting facts but also provides visitors with suggestions to help wildlife conservation in their own backyards.
West Springfield police seek help identifying Stop & Shop theft suspects
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals who allegedly stole around $1,500 worth of over-the-counter medications from the Stop & Shop on Riverdale Street. The theft occurred on July 21 at about 8 p.m. Authorities released surveillance images of the suspects,...
Swimming & Diving: Stark, Shaner nominated for GNAC Man and Woman of the Year
MEN'S RELEASE (THE GNAC) | WOMEN'S RELEASE (THE GNAC) WINTHROP, Mass. - Norwich University student-athletesBenjamin Stark (Montverde, Fla.) and Hannah Shaner (Gilbertsville, Pa.), both members of the men's and women's swimming & diving programs, have been nominated for the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Man and Woman of the Year awards, respectively, as announced by the league office this evening.
Springfield Selectboard moves forward with stormwater mitigation
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Prior to calling their regular meeting to order on July 15, the Springfield Selectboard held a short public hearing to gather any further comments with regards to the proposed Town Plan. When there were none, Board Chair Kristi Morris closed the hearing. Town planner and zoning...
Conservation Law Foundation plans to sue state over alleged failure to comply with climate law
Vermont’s 2020 Global Warming Solutions Act provided a pathway to sue the Agency of Natural Resources if the state was not on track to reduce emissions by set amounts in 2025, 2030 and 2050. Read the story on VTDigger here: Conservation Law Foundation plans to sue state over alleged failure to comply with climate law.
More Vermont towns are turning to community nurses, offering free health care
Every Wednesday, Sunny Martinson visits Richard Starr. He’s 80 years old and taught middle school woodshop for 40 years. He lives in Thetford, in a house he designed and largely built himself. “There wasn’t a plan. I added and added and added — my wife added her contributions too,”...
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