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Percussionist Cyro Baptista on the Bandwagon Summer Stage
The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents Brazilian-born percussionist in jazz and world music Cyro Baptista, on Saturday, September 21 at 5:00 pm. Cyro Baptista is a Brazilian born percussionist and composer whose vast talent and penchant for innovation brought him to be praised as one of the most respected musicians in the world.
6% increase of Vermonters in UVM class of 2028
College classes begin again at the University of Vermont. The university says there was a 6% increase in Vermonters this year, adding to the 8% increase the school saw last year. But who else makes up this freshman class of undergrads?
New funding to boost Vermont's community safety and rehabilitation programs
BURLINGTON, Vt. — In a significant boost to public safety and rehabilitation efforts across Vermont, the Department of Justice has announced a $3.1 million investment that will benefit three programs across the state. This funding aims to enhance community safety and support innovative rehabilitation projects. The Burlington Community Justice...
Facing natural disasters, some lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
New Vermont food labeling rule raises concern among some purveyors of homemade food
“I think at best, this type of warning label is going to lead to confusion — and at worst, going to cripple those businesses that make Vermont special,” one shop owner said. Read the story on VTDigger here: New Vermont food labeling rule raises concern among some purveyors of homemade food.
At the Champlain Valley Fair, learn about leaders and innovators at the Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame
ESSEX JUNCTION – Since 2002, the Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame has been bringing the state’s agricultural community together to recognize its leaders and innovators. The annual event has honored more than 90 farmers and related professionals and offers three awards – one celebrating emerging leaders, another honoring agricultural innovators and one lauding an experienced agricultural professional with a lifetime achievement award.
Treasurer's office collects, returns record amounts of unclaimed property
Earlier this year, Montpelier firefighter Jake Larrabee says a colleague was looking through Vermont’s database of unclaimed property when he discovered a surprise. “One of our members was looking online, checked himself in the unclaimed property search, and then said, ‘I wonder if there’s anyone else,’” the lieutenant firefighter said. “And then he went through his family and then he put in the association for whatever reason — I don’t know what prompted him to do that — and found it.”
Lori Fisher to retire from the Lake Champlain Committee
Lori Fisher on the Burlington waterfront. VermontBiz file photo. Vermont Business Magazine The Lake Champlain Committee of Vermont, New York, and Quebec has announced that Lori Fisher, its esteemed Executive Director, will retire on December 31 after more than 30 years of dedicated service to the organization and the Lake Champlain Basin.
Vermont Chamber of Commerce Announces Keynote Speakers for 2024 Solutions Summit
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has announced the keynote presentations for the 2024 Solutions Summit, Vermont’s premier workforce development conference, taking place on September 25, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Burlington. This year’s event will bring together business leaders, educators, and policymakers to address the pressing challenges of the modern job market with actionable and scalable solutions.
Some Vermont schools will ban cellphones this year
For years, most schools in Vermont have had rules in place restricting student cellphone use in class. But this year, a handful of schools are taking their cues from a nationwide movement and going phone-free for the entire school day. At least two schools — Harwood Union and Thetford Academy...
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