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World-Class Stoneworking Tools for Generations to Come
Trow & Holden: Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year, Vermont and New England. by Small Business Administration For more than 130 years, Trow & Holden has been crafting fine stoneworking tools in its iconic red brick building on the banks of the Winooski River in Barre. At the heart of this historic building site and business is the Akley family, whose legacy is evident in every aspect of the business. It is this legacy that earned Trow & Holden the distinction of being named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year for Vermont and New England.
Vt. troopers stop wrong-way driver on Interstate 89
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say on Tuesday they stopped another wrong-way driver in Vermont-- this time on Interstate 89. Vermont State Police say that at about 10:30 p.m., they got multiple reports of a car headed south in the northbound lane of I-89 near Exit 16 in Colchester. Troopers...
Vermont Launches New Problem Gambling Website
Vermont mental health officials are launching VTGamblingHelp.org, a new website for individuals and families affected by problem gambling, according to WCAX News. Over 11,600 Vermont residents are estimated to be currently suffering from problem gambling. Online sports betting first launched in the Green Mountain State on Jan 11, 2024. Industry...
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.
Frank Knaack and Falko Schilling: The U.S. Supreme Court and Vermont’s homelessness crisis
This decision is not just inhumane, it also encourages counterproductive public policy. Read the story on VTDigger here: Frank Knaack and Falko Schilling: The U.S. Supreme Court and Vermont’s homelessness crisis.
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..
Book banning just got harder in Vermont. Here's what to know about the new law.
Correction: The law takes effect July 1, 2025. A previous version of this article misstated when certain parts of the new law would go into effect. Banning books just got a lot harder in the Green Mountain State. As of July 1 next year, Vermont public schools and libraries must establish clear, nondiscriminatory...
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. ...
Connecticut Man Convicted in Vermont for Murder and Attempted Murder
A recent court ruling has left the community both relieved and reflective, as a Connecticut man was convicted in a shocking murder and attempted murder case that unfolded in Vermont. Details Around the Crime. The three victims, all aged 20 and of Palestinian descent, have been identified as Hisham Awartani,...
Bill Falls: UVM’s College of Arts and Sciences at work in the community
Each year, we place hundreds of students in internships with community organizations, local government and businesses throughout the state. Read the story on VTDigger here: Bill Falls: UVM’s College of Arts and Sciences at work in the community.
PBS show 'America the Bountiful' shines the spotlight on Vermont maple
Vermonters are notorious defenders of the state’s maple syrup. They don’t want syrup from New Hampshire or New York or, heaven forbid, some fake high-fructose-corn-syrup concoction. They want liquid gold tapped from trees by their neighbors and friends. Capri Cafaro, host of the nationwide public-television series “America the...
Vermont approved to expand Medicaid coverage for people transitioning out of prison
The expansion, which would cover 90 days before release, is expected to take about a year and a half to design and implement. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont approved to expand Medicaid coverage for people transitioning out of prison.
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