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Canada lynx sightings continue in Rutland, Addison CountiesWCAX1 day ago
Vermont man arrested after assault leaves father dead, mother in hospital, police sayWMUR.com17 hours ago
Stolen car report lands Burlington man behind barsWCAX14 hours ago
Third person charged after another embezzlement complaint at a Vermont auto dealershipvermontbiz.com1 day ago
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Largest ski resort in New England announces closure of sale to local group, $30M in improvements
he largest ski and snowboard destination in New England recently announced the closure of its sale to a local independent ownership group and unveiled planned investment projects valued at more than $30 million.
One year after ‘unprecedented’ month of 8 homicides in Vermont, some remain unsolved
Four of the homicides have led to criminal charges, three remain unsolved and one case has been closed following the death of a suspect. Read the story on VTDigger here: One year after ‘unprecedented’ month of 8 homicides in Vermont, some remain unsolved.
Endangered Canada lynx sightings continue in western Vermont
“We’ve had 15 confirmed lynx sightings since August,” said a biologist with the Fish and Wildlife Department in a press release Friday. All signs point to the sightings being of the same animal, a young male lynx, she said. Read the story on VTDigger here: Endangered Canada lynx sightings continue in western Vermont.
Tiny Homes: A Promising Solution to Vermont's Housing Crisis
In Addison County, Vermont, a significant number of residents are grappling with a persistent housing crisis.Kate Bentley, a Bristol local, articulates the struggle many face, stating, "Saying it’s been a challenge to find housing would be an understatement. I’ve been in Vermont for about 13 years and we’ve moved 15 or 16 times." This ongoing uncertainty, characterized by constant relocations and the looming threat of eviction, has prompted individuals like Bentley to seek more stable and affordable housing solutions.
Auditor finds Vermont gave COVID funds to entities that didn't need the help
Vermont handed out $50 million in federal COVID money without making sure applicants really needed the money and without documenting why some applicants received money while others didn't, according to a report from the state auditor. "It can be tempting to say that any dollar used to 'grow the economy' is a dollar well spent," Doug Hoffer wrote in a message to Vermonters. "Obviously, that can't be true if the recipient of the money didn't need it,...
Young Writers Project: ‘To the little girl with big dreams’
This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “To the little girl with big dreams,” by Beatrice Garvin, 14, of Peacham. Artwork is “Click,” by Isla Segal, 13, of Woodstock. Read the story on VTDigger here: Young Writers Project: ‘To the little girl with big dreams’.
Only one statewide incumbent was out-raised by his challenger last month
Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, a Progressive Democrat, was outraised by more than double in September by his challenger, former Northeast Kingdom Sen. John Rogers, who is running as a Republican. Read the story on VTDigger here: Only one statewide incumbent was out-raised by his challenger last month.
Then Again: Sometimes the legislature picks the governor
As most Americans are well aware by now, the person who wins the most votes in a presidential election doesn’t always end up becoming president. That’s because at the national level, the winner is actually decided by the Electoral College, about which we’ve heard so much lately. People might not realize, however, that in Vermont, […] Read the story on VTDigger here: Then Again: Sometimes the legislature picks the governor.
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