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Vermont’s Republican lieutenant governor primary puts party affiliation to the test
In the only competitive Republican primary for statewide office this year, former Rutland GOP chair Gregory Thayer is facing a former Democratic state legislator from the Northeast Kingdom, John Rodgers. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s Republican lieutenant governor primary puts party affiliation to the test.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont proposes rate increase
Some Vermonters could see the cost of their insurance rise next year after Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont announced a proposed rate increase Monday. The insurance provider covers roughly 30 percent of Vermonters, and plans to increase individual rates by 21 percent. Small group plans for businesses with up to 100 employees could see a 24 percent increase.
Worcester police arrest two teens, recover stolen moped
WORCESTER — Two teenage boys were arrested early Friday morning on charges of armed robbery and assault after allegedly stealing a moped at gunpoint, authorities said. Worcester Police officers responded to a reported carjacking around 2:30 a.m. on July 26 in the area of Hooper Street. The victims, also...
University of Vermont researchers study impact of flooding on Lake Champlain water quality
University of Vermont scientists studying Lake Champlain are assessing changes in water quality following recent flooding in Vermont. Numerous rivers empty into Lake Champlain and scientists are measuring water clarity as floodwaters empty into the 100-mile-long lake. The Lake Champlain Basin Program and Lake Champlain Sea Grant hosted cruises on the University of Vermont research vessel recently for officials to observe a plume of turbid water extending into the lake.
Ira Allen biography coming soon: Let’s hear from its author, Kevin Graffagnino
A new biography on early Vermont trailblazer Ira Allen is slated for release on Sept. 13. It is the first published book on Allen to come out in nearly a century. While Allen might be most well-known for his influence in landing the University of Vermont in Burlington, he also at one point in time, owned virtually all of Colchester. On paper, he was also Colchester’s first-ever town clerk.
Harwood XC summer Fun Runs finally begin – at Crossett Brook MS
The Harwood Union High School Cross Country Team hosted its first Fun Run of the season at Crossett Brook Middle School on Wednesday, July 24. Jackson Migonis, age 5, of Waterbury was the winner of the Kids Race. Eleven runners ran the 5K course with Christopher Cummiskey of Warren finishing...
Rec program looks to fall as Harwood summer basketball wraps up
The annual Harwood Basketball Camps run by Varsity Girls Coach Tommy Young recently wrapped up another summer season of basketball instruction with local youngsters in grades 2 through 9. Young began the camps over 20 years ago, holding them at Harwood Union High School. This year nearly 70 players participated....
Audiences can escape to ‘The Prom’ at Lost Nation Theater through Aug. 4
Local theater fans have an upbeat summer musical comedy to check out at Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier where “The Prom: the Musical” is running Thursdays-Sundays, through Aug. 4. Marking its 35th anniversary, Lost Nation Theater chose the show inspired by real-life events and created by Tony winners...
Big Red Barn Art Show opens this weekend
The Big Red Barn Art Show returns for its annual visit in the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm and Forest in Waitsfield, from July 26 to September 1. The 2024 show marks 26 years of showcasing the artists and artisans of the Mad River Valley. ----------------------------------- The show originated...
Landslides and slurries have damaged homes, roads and driveways after this month’s flood
“It's just stunning — it’s stunning how one 24-hour event can cause this amount of damage,” said Ben DeJong, the state geologist. Read the story on VTDigger here: Landslides and slurries have damaged homes, roads and driveways after this month’s flood.
New data shows Vermont’s emissions trending slightly downward
An Agency of Natural Resources official credited the slight general decline to policies that incentivize people to install electric heat pumps in their homes, an increase in electric vehicle sales and patterns that continued after the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the story on VTDigger here: New data shows Vermont’s emissions trending slightly downward.
Displaced by another round of flooding, Vermont renters have few options
Officials have received 111 self-reports of flood damage at rental properties stemming from the most recent flood through the 211 system. Read the story on VTDigger here: Displaced by another round of flooding, Vermont renters have few options.
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