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Springfield Rotary Club third annual Butterfly Release fundraiser
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Rotary Club of Springfield, Vt., is hosting its third annual live Butterfly Release fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 23. Donors can purchase a butterfly to release in support of Rotary’s community service projects. According to Springfield Rotary Club Past President Karen Longo, the butterfly release...
Business recovery: What to do if your business was damaged in recent floods
MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Small Business Administration is offering guidance for businesses impacted by severe flooding after communities in Vermont experienced two destructive floods within weeks of each other. Victims of both floods should complete the Department of Economic Development's flood damage survey for businesses, according to the SBA....
Flash flood warning Wednesday night in Northeast Kingdom as rain slowly leaves Vermont
Cabot and Danville received about 2.5 inches of rain Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. A potential for localized flash flooding continued into the evening. Read the story on VTDigger here: Flash flood warning Wednesday night in Northeast Kingdom as rain slowly leaves Vermont.
Zoie Saunders: Listening, learning and leading for Vermont’s students
Despite the tremendous strains on our state education system, I have witnessed firsthand that education is what unites us. Read the story on VTDigger here: Zoie Saunders: Listening, learning and leading for Vermont’s students.
Frontline recovery groups to demand investment in housing, resilience
Vermont Agency of Transportation photo from the Northeast Kingdom July 30, 2024. Vermont Business Magazine Grassroots groups on the front lines of flood relief will gather at the State House Thursday morning to share demands for state-level action towards a just recovery. Speakers will address the relationship between flooding impacts and ongoing climate and housing crises, and present the People’s Demands for a Just Recovery from Flooding, available here and signed by organizations across Vermont.
Vermont resident says there's 'no way' she's returning after another round of flooding destroys her home, car
Homes, roads and bridges in northern Vermont have been destroyed for the second time in less than a month after a round of torrential rain brought catastrophic flooding to the Northeast Kingdom early Tuesday morning, including the hard-hit community of Lyndonville.
The Montgomery News, week of July 29, 2024
Friday, 7/19: Montgomery’s Town Library held its 15th Annual Silent Auction at Phineas Swan. It started early to accommodate the show at The Inn later that same evening. There were some great items donated to be bid on including quilts, paintings, gift cards, and treasures. Everyone was greeted with a glass of wine and a table with fantastic finger foods. The handmade furniture made by Pat Farmer was the big attraction. It was a wonderful fun-filled fundraiser evening.
How to fund state coffers? Brattleboro House primary draws interest with a taxing debate.
Democratic Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, is facing an Aug. 13 challenge from farmer Amanda Ellis-Thurber. Read the story on VTDigger here: How to fund state coffers? Brattleboro House primary draws interest with a taxing debate..
Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl: Vermont, New Hampshire rosters, streaming info for 2024 game
The 2024 Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl is almost here. The 71st summer classic is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3 at Dave Wolk Stadium on the campus of Vermont State University Castleton. The gridiron showdown between recently graduated all-star seniors from Vermont and New Hampshire is set to kick off at 11:30 a.m. The Shrine...
Grace Potter Reunites With Ex-Husband & Ex-Bandmate Matthew Burr On ‘All-Requests Night’ At Grand Point North
Grace Potter revived her Grand Point North event after a five-year hiatus as a concert series she headlined this past weekend at Waterfront Park in Burlington, Vermont. Potter’s first of two shows came on Saturday, July 27 and saw her joined by former husband and Grace Potter & the Nocturnals founding drummer Matthew Burr at the end of her main set.
Women’s Lacrosse Honored By IWLCA For Academic Excellence
The national champion Middlebury women's lacrosse team and several individual student-athletes were honored by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) when the organization announced its postseason academic accolades. The Academic Honor Roll consists of student-athletes from all three NCAA divisions and NAIA institutions. Each student-athlete chosen was nominated by...
WNY teacher named New York State Teacher of the Year
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A teacher at Cleveland Hill Union Free School District in Cheektowaga has been named the 2024 NYS History Teacher of the year. Betty Haynes has earned the award which "recognizes exceptional elementary through high school teachers for their outstanding contributions to American history education." The award...
More than a third of listeria cases are in NY; Boar's Head deli meat recall expands
Boar’s Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of meat and poultry products over possible listeria contamination after a Missouri couple's lawsuit said the Virginia-based company's deli meats made one of them "deathly ill," USA TODAY reported. The recall includes 71 Boar’s Head and Old Country products made between May 10...
Plattsburgh man jailed after Stonehelm fight
BEEKMANTOWN | A Plattsburgh man is facing a number of charges after a confrontation at the Stonehelm Motel grew violent and ended with damage to a police cruiser. New York State Police were called to the Spellman Road motel at about 8:30 p.m. July 30 after Lee A. Goodrow, 42, allegedly got into a verbal argument that turned physical. Goodrow reportedly refused to leave the property following the attack. When eventually placed under arrest, Goodrow reportedly unbuckled his seat belt and refused to comply with responding troopers’ commands. While being combative and aggressive toward officers, police said, Goodrow then damaged items inside the parol vehicle.
Vt. Fish and Wildlife asks Vermonters to track turkey sightings
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont Fish and Wildlife is asking you to help keep track of turkeys. For 30 years, Fish and Wildlife has asked citizens to count turkeys between the start of July and the end of August. The department says that because of the extreme weather over the...
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