Plymouth
LATEST NEWS
World-Class Stoneworking Tools for Generations to Come
Trow & Holden: Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year, Vermont and New England. by Small Business Administration For more than 130 years, Trow & Holden has been crafting fine stoneworking tools in its iconic red brick building on the banks of the Winooski River in Barre. At the heart of this historic building site and business is the Akley family, whose legacy is evident in every aspect of the business. It is this legacy that earned Trow & Holden the distinction of being named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year for Vermont and New England.
The information and referral hotline Vermont 211 is set to resume 24/7 service
Vermont 211 returned to full service as of July 1. The one-stop number to call or text for all things related to the community, health and human services is now operating 24/7, 365 days a year. The hours were cut in July 2023 by the Agency of Human Services. After receiving funding from Vermont Legislature, the agency restored full hours. ...
Vermont Launches New Problem Gambling Website
Vermont mental health officials are launching VTGamblingHelp.org, a new website for individuals and families affected by problem gambling, according to WCAX News. Over 11,600 Vermont residents are estimated to be currently suffering from problem gambling. Online sports betting first launched in the Green Mountain State on Jan 11, 2024. Industry...
Vermont selected to take part in federal health care reform model
The AHEAD Model, which Vermont could begin in 2026, aims to reduce health care spending, improve investment in primary care and change how hospitals are paid. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont selected to take part in federal health care reform model.
Welch, Balint meet with flood-impacted Vermonters, small businesses in Ludlow and Londonderry
VermontBiz Nearly one year after the July 2023 floods, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-At-Large) sat down with community members and flood-impacted small businesses in Londonderry and Ludlow. Sen. Welch and Rep. Balint discussed the communities’ ongoing flood recovery efforts and work to improve flood resilience. The Vermont Delegation returned to businesses and areas in the West River Valley that they toured immediately following the flooding in Southern Vermont.
Vermont approved to expand Medicaid coverage for people transitioning out of prison
The expansion, which would cover 90 days before release, is expected to take about a year and a half to design and implement. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont approved to expand Medicaid coverage for people transitioning out of prison.
Ludlow Side Hill Cronchers thanks supporters
LUDLOW, Vt. – On Friday, June 21, the Ludlow Side Hill Cronchers Snowmobile Club held a fundraiser golf tournament dedicated to the Ellison family. We are grateful for the Ellison family, who has given over 50 years of volunteerism, through multiple generations, to our club. Pat and Jim were part of our founding members, helping to bring snowmobiling to Ludlow as we know it today. Two of their sons, Randy and Bernie, are still active members, doing everything from grooming, to trails, to fundraising, and more.
Fireworks held by Rutland Town Fire Department and Town of Rutland
Wednesday, July 3—RUTLAND—Northwood Park on Post Road in Rutland Town. Duration: 1 hr 30 min. There is plenty of parking inside Northwood Park. There will be no parking along Post Road. The fireworks will off start when it’s dark.
Summer Smash Demolition Derby is back a the Rutland Fairgrounds
Thursday, July 4—RUTLAND—There will be a live demo derby at The Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 So. Main St., Rutland, followed by Fireworks to 9:45 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 + for grandstand general amission plus tax. Trackside general admission tickets are $25 + tax. A boxes are $140 + tax, with the B boxes going for $120 + tax. Age 5 and under are free.
Celebrating the Fourth: Killington hosts a plethora of fun and festivities
Thursday, July 4—KILLINGTON—Calling all Killington residents, visitors, and businesses.Killington’s Independence Day celebration is back. There will be a parade, fireman’s BBQ, games, fireworks and more. This event is sponsored by the Killington Fire Department, Killington Parks and Recreation, and the Killington Transfer Station. Please check the Killington Rec website for any updates regarding this event.
Fourth of July celebrations, gratitudeand other July tidbits
July is a picnic and a red canoe and a sunburned neck and a softball game and ice tinkling in a tall glass. July is also the 4th of July. Among the red, white and blue, the parades, the picnics and the pool parties is the patriotism that might show up as a few tears when we listen to the patriotic music. It’s good to be an American and celebrate our heritage together.
RRMC is is the sole Vermont hospital namedBlue Distinction Center for maternity care
Improving quality of care for birthing has been a laser focus for Rutland Regional Medical Center’s (RRMC) Women and Children’s Unit and Birthing Center. This past January, the steady work to improve maternal health outcomes paid off when the hospital was formally named a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care—the only hospital in Vermont to receive this distinction. This award is for exceptional care demonstrated through specific measurable outcomes at facilities that meaningfully differentiate the delivery of care.
After a year, Shaw’s reopens in Ludlow
The flood of July 2023 devastated many local communities; among them Ludlow suffered greatly. Now, nearly a year later, Shaw’s supermarket celebrated it grand reopening Friday, June 28, at 9 a.m. at it’s downtown store located at 213 Main Street. Having lost all its inventory and sustained significant damage the parking lot, which has been eerily empty for 11 months was full to capacity, with many residents, town officials, Shaw’s employees, and members of the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce in attendance for the ribbon cutting ceremony — and for the reopened shopping.
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.