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Boil water advisory in effect for part of Burlington’s south end
Burlington, VT- The City of Burlington Water Resources Division of the Department of Public Works issued a preliminary boil water advisory for part of the city’s south end on July 24th. Public Works said there was significant break on a private fire service line, which caused the area to...
UVM composting class starts in August
Most Vermonters know that composting is an essential part of household waste management. Vermont state law banned food scraps from the trash in 2020. But composting is more than just landfill diversion. It is a way to recycle nutrients at your home, providing a free resource to feed the soils of your garden, lawn and other plants. Done correctly, composting will not attract bears, rats and other wildlife.
Lee Russ: How much longer can we ignore the real health care problem?
I once described our current efforts at health care “reform” as analogous to a group of people watching a house burn. Read the story on VTDigger here: Lee Russ: How much longer can we ignore the real health care problem?.
UVM Health Network is rolling out an AI tool to reduce doctor burnout
For months, dozens of family doctors across the University of Vermont Health Network have been using an artificial intelligence tool to help with writing notes. It’s a time-intensive process that takes hours each day and can lead to burnout. Now, the health network is offering the software, called Abridge,...
Phish’s Trey Anastasio Opens Addiction Recovery Center With Former Caseworker
Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, now 17 years sober, is set to open the doors to a residential recovery program, Divided Sky, in his native Vermont with the caseworker who helped him after he was arrested for heroin possession and driving under the influence in 2006.Phish Cram the Jams and Trampolines Onto Cubicle-Sized Stage for 'Tiny Desk' Concert “We want to be available to everybody that needs help. It’s a place of healing,” Anastasio told People. “Everybody who works there is in recovery. Virtually everyone understands, and there’s no judgment.” After taking OxyContin in 2000 after a dental surgery, per the outlet,...
Vermont athletes set for Paris Olympics
Runner Elle Purrier St. Pierre, rugby player Ilona Maher and rower William Bender will represent the U.S. Vermonters are famous for skiing and snowboarding off with Winter Olympic medals. But three athletes with Green Mountain State ties are aiming to sprint, grand slam or speed their way into Summer Games history.
Vermont cheeses win 34 ribbons in international competition
Vermont took home 34 individual ribbons at the American Cheese Society‘s (ACS’s) National Judging and Competition event this year, including 10 first place positions, 14 second place positions, and 10 third place positions. Winners were announced at the American Cheese Society‘s annual conference, held in Buffalo, New York,...
In Vermont vineyards, grape growers take a healing tack
Editor’s note: The Community News Service is a program in which University of Vermont students work with professional editors to provide content for local news outlets at no cost. Kendra Knapik fell in love in grad school. In love with her future husband and with wine. But it was...
Milton's new Public Works Facility nears completion, anticipates October opening
The Town of Milton is on track to unveil its new public works building by Oct. 1, marking a significant milestone in the town's infrastructure development. The $6.5 million facility, set to consolidate public works and building and grounds operations, will bring these services closer to other municipal offices and Milton’s downtown core, enhancing operational efficiency.
Awaiting federal declaration, state forges ahead with Vermont’s flood cleanup
“While it may seem like it's taking a while for damage to be assessed, it's important to remember it's only been two weeks since the storm,” Gov. Phil Scott said Wednesday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Awaiting federal declaration, state forges ahead with Vermont’s flood cleanup.
State opens recovery centers for flood-affected Vermonters
Vermont opened its first recovery office for flood victims today in Plainfield. State officials are standing up four such offices this week in communities hardest-hit by July's flooding. The remnants of Hurricane Beryl wrought widespread damage across central and northern Vermont earlier this month, damaging over 2,000 homes, washing out roads and killing two men.
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