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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.
Vermont treasurer's office holds $130 million in unclaimed property: Find out if some of it is yours
MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont treasurer's office has literally struck gold, and some of it could belong to you. Right now, the treasurer's office is holding $130 million worth of unclaimed property, including everything from cash, checks, property deeds, wills, gold bars, pure silver and even some priceless family heirlooms.
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.
Route 17 crash in Bristol leaves victim in hospital with life-threatening injuries
STARKSBORO, Vt. — Vermont State Police responded to a single vehicle, motorcycle crash on Route 17 in the town of Starksboro around 4:15 p.m. On scene, they discovered that 26-year-old Jordan Pike of Bristol, had rounded a corner heading east and struck the guardrail. Investigators said Pike was thrown...
Despite record bad weather, Charlotte community continues to help with food insecurity
Summer is in full swing. Despite record high temperatures and torrential rains, the Charlotte community continues to support those who experience food insecurity, and our food shelf has many exciting works in progress. The Charlotte Grange is kicking off a special food and funds drive July 23-30, in honor of...
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...
Poetry Picnic at Rotary Park, Rutland features the Paper Poet Bianca Z
July 26, 2024, 6-8 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Come Alive Outside for an evening of snacks and poetry at Rotary Park, 142 North Main St., Rutland. This free event, part of the NatureRx programming, features the Paper Poet Bianca Zanella, who will lead attendees through poetry writing exercises and readings. Although there is no charge for participation, RSVPs are requested to ensure sufficient food is available. To RSVP, email rudy@comealiveoutside.com or reserve your spot online.
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...
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...
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