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Editorial: Act 76 helps solve a marketplace problem
The almost immediate impact Act 76 has had on Vermont’s childcare industry is not only hopeful but demonstrates how a targeted government program can help solve a problem in the marketplace. Prior to Act 76’s passage in 2023, childcare centers in Addison County and throughout the state were struggling....
How Did 4 New England States Get Named ‘Least Fun’ in the USA?
First of all, how dare you. And by "you", I mean the creators of this WalletHub list of "most fun states" in the United States. Living in a fun state is important. You don't want to live in a boring state where there is nothing to do. Your quality of life would be miserable.
Gasoline prices edge down to $3.39
US and Vermont Average gasoline prices August 22, 2024. Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.39 per gallon, down 1 cent per gallon from last week, down 7 cents/g from last month and down 41 cents/g from last year. The lowest priced county in Vermont, according to AAA is Rutland at $3.30, while the highest is $3.46/g in Orleans County.
FEMA goes door to door in Barre with assistance available
BARRE, Vt. — If you heard a knock on your door Thursday in Barre City, there’s a chance it was a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency with a reminder that federal assistance is now available to Vermonters. FEMA's main goal going door to door was to...
Lori Fisher Retiring as Executive Director of Lake Champlain Committee
The Lake Champlain Committee of Vermont, New York, and Quebec has announced today that Lori Fisher, its Executive Director, will retire on December 31 after more than 30 years of service to the organization and the Lake Champlain Basin. Under Fisher’s leadership, the Lake Champlain Committee has made significant strides...
The Women of Beer in Vermont
Vermont’s appetite for beer is nothing short of impressive. For such a tiny state with a population the size of a New York City neighborhood, Vermont takes the top spot in the U.S. for the number of breweries per capita: 15.6 for every 100,000 people aged 21 or older. And in an industry historically dominated by males, women in the Vermont beer industry are woven into the fabric of the breweries. We talked to women at four of the top breweries to find out how they got into industry and why they stayed.
Canada lynx confirmed in Vermont for 1st time since 2018
A Canada lynx, an endangered species in Vermont, has been confirmed in the state for the first time since 2018, and farther south than the last confirmed sighting.A Shrewsbury man was driving home on Saturday evening when he saw the large cat walking along the side of a rural road. He went home to get his cell phone, returned and took video of the animal, he said on Wednesday.“This newest sighting is especially exciting because the cat was spotted in Rutland County, far south of most confirmed lynx reports in Vermont,” said Brehan Furfey, wildlife biologist and furbearer...
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