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Vermont academy receives 36 million dollars for school expansions and more
Fairfax, VT – The Bellows Free Academy received 36 million dollars for school renovations, extensions, and more. Superintendent of Schools John Tague said “the need for additional space has grown.”. The project will add over 150,000 square feet to BFA, creating more spaces for elementary, middle, and high...
UVM Medical Center gets national accreditation for its pulmonary hypertension program
The University of Vermont Medical Center has received national accreditation for its Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center, which treats patients who suffer from a collection of "rare, progressive and deadly heart-and-lung related conditions," according to a press release. The accreditation from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association means Vermonters will no longer have to travel to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment in an accredited program. The accreditation will also improve access to national clinical trials and support groups for...
Supervisory union continues to find financial failings
WHITINGHAM- Past financial mismanagement at Windham Southwest Supervisory Union was even worse than initially estimated, superintendent Bill Bazyk told Twin Valley School Board members at their regular meeting Tuesday evening. The business office remains tied up with the backlog, Bazyk said, a situation that will likely continue for several months....
Reappraisal drives tax rate down
WILMINGTON - On Friday, August 9, the Wilmington Selectboard held a special meeting to discuss the town’s annual tax rate for 2024 based on the voters’ approved budget for fiscal year 2025. They also discussed the wastewater budget and the sewer budget for fiscal year 2025. Support local...
Plainfield starts process of recovering washed-out roads
One of the most striking scenes anywhere in Vermont from this year’s July 11 flooding could be found in Plainfield. The Great Brook carved open an apartment building known locally as ‘the Heartbreak Hotel’. Right next to the building, the Mill Street Bridge washed away. “I’m sure...
Vermont Olympian Ilona Maher returns to Burlington after winning bronze in women's rugby sevens
On Thursday morning, Vermont native and bronze medalist Ilona Maher returned home. The U.S. women's rugby player and new pop culture sensation flew into the Burlington airport and was met by an eager group of family, friends and local rugby players. But if you ask her mother, Mieneke, who was...
UVM men's and women's soccer teams hold high expectations heading into 2024
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Vermont soccer is almost back. On Saturday, the first regular season games for the UVM women's soccer team commence with the Catamounts facing off against UConn, the alma mater of UVM head coach Kristi Huizenga. Last year was a very up-and-down season for Vermont, and Huizenga is challenging her team to have a more consistent 2024.
VTSU Castleton Football Reports for 2024 Season
CASTLETON, Vt. – The Vermont State University Castleton football team is back on campus and primed for the 2024 season in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference. VTSU Interim President David Bergh notes, "athletics are a critical component of our student life at all VTSU campuses. We are looking...
Essex Junction City Council continues Champlain Valley Expo growth plans discussion
ESSEX JUNCTION — Conversations continue to swirl around plans to update the Champlain Valley Expo. Along with community partner Higher Ground, the Champlain Valley Expo, located in Essex Junction, is looking to update its outdated grandstand to bring more traffic to the venue. Tim Shea, executive director of Champlain...
Shelburne farm hosts fundraiser to help Latin America farmers
Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship, on assignment for the Vermont Community Newspaper Group. Food4Farmers, a Vermont-based nonprofit, wants to relieve Latin American food insecurity with gourmet burgers, hotdogs and salads. The third annual Food4Farmers Harvest Picnic is returning to Shelburne’s Bread and Butter Farm on...
2024-25 Winter Weather Prediction For New York
It is never too early to start thinking about winter here in New York. The Farmer's Almanac just released their winter weather prediction for 2024-25 and it looks like you might want to make sure you have plenty of extra winter clothes. READ MORE: NEW YORK'S FIRST FROST MIGHT BE...
New York State Giving $2 Billion In Bonuses To Many Workers
New York State officials confirmed over $2 billion in bonuses is being paid out to a large number of workers. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that bonuses are coming for 800,000 workers. Over $2 Billion To More Than 800,000 New York Health Care Workers. Hochul announced that $2 billion...
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