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Mass. community college closes deadline early after application surge
Cape Cod Community College closed its application deadline early after experiencing a surge of applications seen among community colleges after becoming universally free. Free community college became a reality for Massachusetts residents after Gov. Maura Healey signed the Legislature’s $57.8 billion budget last month. If you purchase a product...
Fall into fall with these 30 September arts-and-entertainment events in Vermont
There’s something about September that inspires creativity. Earth, Wind & Fire hoped you remembered dancing in September. “Try to Remember” from “The Fantasticks” mined similarly nostalgic territory. Kurt Weill wasn’t exactly a sentimental ol’ fool, but his “September Song” hits a deep, reflective vibe. Sure, the month’s popularity in song has a lot...
'We had a rough year'
Checking in with a Plainfield couple that suffered back-to-back years of major flood damage to their home. Plus, testing ramps up for a potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus, a new COVID booster vaccine will soon be available in Vermont, the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation says it mistakenly donated money to an anti-abortion group, a Vermont-based think tank describes its plans to dramatically increase the state population over the next 11 years, and the Department of Corrections pilots a new strategy to increase court attendance and reduce recidivism. And, in a slightly altered form, we bring back—the sports report.
After a string of violent crimes, Burlington residents are questioning the city's safety
Burlington residents are left with concerns and questions in the wake of a few weeks of violent crimes throughout the city. The fatal shooting of Teville Williams outside Red Square Aug. 24 was just one incident of gun-related violence in the Queen City in August. This is the first homicide in Burlington in 2024. While police so far is investigating the shooting as an isolated incident, it comes in a summer where the city has seen a...
Burlington’s Red Square reopens with enhanced safety measures
BURLINGTON, Vt. — One week after a deadly shooting outside its doors, Red Square, a popular bar on Church Street, reopened on Thursday night. The shooting, which resulted in one man’s death, has left the downtown community in shock. In response, the bar is implementing more changes to enhance visitor safety.
Burlington will install 200 new EV charging stations over the next seven years
Burlington will increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations available in the city by six times over the next seven years, thanks to a $4.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant went to Burlington Electric Department, which plans to use the money to install 153 Level 2 and 47 Level 3 fast chargers at about 85 public sites throughout Burlington. Darren Springer, BED general manager, said Burlington will go from having three...
Vermont union workers cry foul over immigration service center layoffs
Unionized workers in Vermont with the federal agency responsible for processing immigration and asylum paperwork claim they are being forced to turn their jobs over to nonunion labor. Members of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America said the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Center is laying off...
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers & Business Emergency Gap Assitance Program Help
FEMA has opened two regional Disaster Recovery Centers in our listening area. The Plainfield FEMA office is at the Goddard campus off Route 214. It is located in the location of the old Goddard Cafe. Walk-in hours are 8am-5pm, seven days a week. No appointments are needed. The Barre City...
Parent says school is off to a better start for her kids after Windham Elementary closure
WINDHAM, Vt. — Elementary school students in Windham are no longer going to the school that was closed in December 2023. Staffing problems were one of the reasons the doors closed, and the 15 students who attended would later take up other options, a majority of them going to Townsend Elementary soon after.
My Place opens first hotel in Vermont
My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel-Randolph, VT in Randolph Center, VT. It is the first My Place property to open in Vermont and 74th open and operating My Place property in the U.S. The hotel is owned by Randolph Hospitality LLC and was developed by Realty Development Services LLC. It is managed by Cornerstone Hospitality, which manages two other My Place properties.
Help Develop the Strategies That Will Shape Southern Vermont’s Economic Future: CEDS Public Input Sessions Announced
Southern VT: Community volunteers, municipal leaders, business owners, and others are invited to attend a series of sessions to review and discuss the proposed 2024-2029 Southern Vermont Zone Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that will take place around the region on September 25 and 26. Attendees will be asked for their feedback on the proposed objectives and strategies that will help shape the next 5 years of our region’s economic strategy.
Local Wallingford statue badly vandalized; police continue search for suspects
Wallingford, VT. – After a beloved statue was vandalized earlier this week, the Wallingford community is searching for answers. Wallingford’s Boy with the Leaking Boot statue has been in town since 1898, and was damaged sometime Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The statue has since been removed for repairs, but Wallingford residents are still calling this act of vandalism heartbreaking.
Bringing a legacy back to life: Cy Sloane exhibit begins at Saint Michael’s on Sept. 6
A new art exhibit at Saint Michael’s College’s McCarthy Art Gallery will honor the work of the first art professor on campus, Cyril “Cy” Sloane. Sloane came to Saint Michael’s in the 1950s, and he served as a professor until 1978. After that, he was honored with the title of Professor Emeritus and continued his association with the College until his death in 1989.
Talking About Burlington, VT with Brunch
After a short wave of covering projects coming out of Burlington, VT, SLUG thought it would be appropriate to sit down with a Burlington-based band to tell us what the city (and they) are all about. Enter Brunch, a post-punk group made up of Phil Bern (guitar), Mason Kosman (bass), Cameron Mincar (guitar) and Ayden Flanigan (drums). With their laptop placed on the living room floor, SLUG learned what makes Burlington so special and what makes a group like Brunch tick.
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