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Vermont Conversation: Stop panicking and fight, Stuart Stevens tells Democrats
"Is Joe Biden up to being president? I find it sort of an absurd question because he is president,” Stevens said. “And he's probably the most successful first term president since World War Two.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: Stop panicking and fight, Stuart Stevens tells Democrats.
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.
Tim de la Bruere: Abenaki people were excluded from the state recognition process. I was one of them.
In this way did Vermont’s Legislature, advised and guided by self-proclaimed “Abenaki” and their defenders, take it upon themselves to decide who is Indigenous. Read the story on VTDigger here: Tim de la Bruere: Abenaki people were excluded from the state recognition process. I was one of them..
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. ...
School board OKs new playground, reviews other facility repair needs
WILMINGTON- Next year’s Twin Valley Elementary School students will have a place to play, thanks to funding provided by the Twin Valley School District at their Wednesday, June 26 meeting, and 1% funding approved by the Wilmington Selectboard at a special meeting on Thursday, June 27. Support local journalism....
Rescue founders saw community need
WILMINGTON - Deerfield Valley Rescue is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The organization, which many locals simply refer to as “Rescue” was founded in 1974. The nonprofit organization provides “prehospital emergency medical care” to residents in the towns of Wilmington, Dover, Searsburg, Somerset, Whitingham, Halifax, and parts of Marlboro and Stratton. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Peacham’s annual tractor parade a celebration of agriculture
PEACHAM, Vt. (WCAX) - The annual Fourth of July parade in Peacham is a celebration of Vermont agriculture. Dozens of tractors rolled through the town Thursday, showcasing generations of farmers. The roar of antique engines, the smell of fuel, hay bails, and mud is a parade tradition three decades in...
Colchester celebrating with 4th of July fireworks
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - From food trucks to live music, Fourth of July festivities continue around our region, including Bayside Park in Colchester. The crew from Northstar Fireworks is behind Thursday night’s Colchester display. Andy Pond, one of the lead shooters for the show, says they brought more than...
Milton man arrested on multiple warrants, provides false information during traffic stop
MILTON — Vermont State Police apprehended a 40-year-old man on multiple arrest warrants after a routine traffic stop on Interstate 89 North on July 3. Eric Badore of Colchester was identified as a passenger in a vehicle pulled over for speeding at mile marker 101.8 around 1:20 p.m. Known...
Jericho’s 217-year-old general store is losing its post office and gaining a new owner
Unrelated to the ownership change, the United States Postal Service has recently decided to end its contract with the store, according to the former owner. Read the story on VTDigger here: Jericho’s 217-year-old general store is losing its post office and gaining a new owner.
A little rain doesn’t spoil Waterbury’s Not Quite Independence Day
Despite soggy weather, Waterbury’s Not Quite Independence Day celebration attracted a hardy crowd that cheered on dozens of runners, took in the parade down Main Street, and gathered for an afternoon concert in the park on Saturday. The Waterbury Rotary Club starts planning for “NQID” (as it’s known for...
Lawson’s Finest Liquids brews special beer for Do Good Fest
WAITSFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) - For their 10th annual Do Good Festival, National Life Group asked Lawson’s Finest Liquids to blend a beverage that gives back. “We are getting a really beautiful fruity juicy IPA today,” said Kelly Putnam of Lawson’s. The drink is being specially made for...
Alumni of Brandon High School celebrate teacher Mary Force
BRANDON—We all had at least one teacher who made a difference in our lives, who understood us when no one else seemed to, who guided us when others gave up, who provided encouragement when we most needed it, who got more from us than we thought we could give, or who gave us the tough love we needed to pull ourselves together.
Sale price for Goddard College’s campus is $3.4 million; buyer remains unnamed
A new community group filed for temporary injunction Wednesday morning, asking a court to halt the sale of the school. Meanwhile, some students have struggled to resume their education. Read the story on VTDigger here: Sale price for Goddard College’s campus is $3.4 million; buyer remains unnamed.
Starksboro woman tapped for agricultural hall of fame
Starksboro woman tapped for agricultural hall of fame. From climate change to shifting consumer preferences and markets, Vermont’s agriculture industry has faced obstacles and opportunities over the years. Starksboro resident Ellen Kahler has spent nearly two decades collaborating with other Vermonters to address those challenges and strengthen the state’s food system.
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