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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.
Measles cases confirmed in New Hampshire; Health Officials Urge Vaccination
(MyKeeneNow) State health officials have confirmed a limited outbreak of measles in New Hampshire and Vermont this month, originating from an international traveler in Hanover, according to a news release. While concerning, the rise in measles cases is part of a global trend, posing a risk to those unvaccinated or who haven’t had the disease before.
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,”...
Vt. police departments issue warning about scam calls
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) - Some Vermont police agencies are asking the public to keep an eye out for scam calls. Authorities in Shelburne and Orange County say they have received reports about a man claiming to be a police officer trying to convince people over the phone that they had outstanding warrants or that they needed to contact departments about an “urgent legal matter.”
The Undertaker Reacts To Rumor That He Is Banned From Vermont
The Undertaker shot down a bizarre rumor that he’s banned from Vermont. Local residents had apparently heard that he was barred from entering the state. While this does seem like a baseless rumor, he hasn’t wrestled there since 1996, so there could be some truth to the accusation. Except, there is not. The Undertaker spoke […] The post The Undertaker Reacts To Rumor That He Is Banned From Vermont appeared first on Wrestlezone.
‘Neers rally for 9th straight win
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Mountaineers have been on a tear of late, but Tuesday’s win at the Rec might be the best of the bunch. The ‘Neers rallied from an 8-1 ninth inning deficit with eight runs in the frame to down Bristol 9-8 and extend their win streak to nine in a row.
Flood recovery centers opening this week in Barre and 3 towns
Barre City, Plainfield, Lyndonville and Hinesburg will have “one-stop shop” resource centers available this week for those looking for help navigating recovery after this month’s flooding. They will be open to all state residents. Read the story on VTDigger here: Flood recovery centers opening this week in Barre and 3 towns.
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