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Champ, The Monster Some Say Lives In Vermont's Lake Champlain
Long ago, when Bernie Sanders was still the Mayor of Burlington, Vermont and not yet a national political figure, I lived, worked and played in the Queen City. Bernie was an interesting character. He was the only small-city mayor I'd known with a foreign policy. He and his wife Jane honeymooned in the Soviet Union. As mayor, Bernie would schedule press conferences to discuss the political situation in Nicaragua.
Vermont’s new motel room limits are primed to push out hundreds of households this fall
A new statewide room cap is prompting officials to prioritize who gets a spot By Carly Berlin/VTDigger When Mary Mojica’s Waterbury apartment flooded last summer, all she could grab were a couple of boxes, some clothes, and her dog, Bella. Since then, Mojica, 59, has taken up residence at the Days Inn in Colchester, with the […]
Fairlee dispensary brings new life to a defunct gas station
Ninny Goat & Co. owner Airon Shaw said she had to take a risk on herself to open the shop, whose name and retro theme were inspired by her grandmother. Read the story on VTDigger here: Fairlee dispensary brings new life to a defunct gas station.
Vermont’s largest concert venue may receive much-needed updates and repairs
The Champlain Valley Exposition wants to request 15 additional sound waivers to add more summer shows, and possibly upgrade Vermont’s largest concert venue. CVE Executive Director Tim Shea says they wish to utilize the grandstand “on a more regular basis during the summer season.”. The expo’s grandstand was...
Full Quechee Road rehab estimated at $6 million, options considered
By Curt Peterson Perhaps because of traffic volume on Quechee Road, and although there are much worse and less-used Hartland roads, conditions on the main route from Hartland Three Corners to Quechee village is the topic of frequent complaints on the local listserv. The section between Gilson Road and Webster Road is particularly bad, featuring […]
VA Cutoff Road Bridge Construction Update
LOCATION: BO 1444(60) Hartford is a full bridge replacement project with a wider structure that is realigned with Christian Street for bridge #7 over The White River and Town Highway 98. Contact Us!. Public Information Consultant: Sophia Schintzel. Project Hotline: 802-496-8963. Email: info@hartfordvtprojects.com.
To find teachers this year, some Vermont districts are going the extra mile — literally
There’s a nationwide teacher’s shortage, and Vermont is no exception. The first day of school is just a week away, but on the job site where most school districts advertise open positions, you can still find well over 200 postings across the state. With few candidates applying —...
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