Vermont’s electric utilities are letting customers across Vermont know they can now save up to $15,000 when they buy or lease new all-electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) thanks to new Vermont state rebates that can be combined […]
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Windsor man pleads not guilty to felony poaching charge
A Windsor man has been charged with several serious violations in a deer poaching case. On Dec. 14, state game wardens in Cavendish attempted to stop a driver who fired from within the cab of his truck at a deer […]
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MSJ students have been helping those in need for 51 years through Project Help
By Ed Larson Project Help began 51 years ago at Rutland’s Mount Saint Joseph Academy high school. It’s a project designed to assist needy families in the Rutland community during the holidays with nourishment as well as gift items. According […]
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Halloween wind storm causes $5M in damages
State requests FEMA assistance Gov. Phil Scott has requested a major disaster declaration for two federal programs for storm damages throughout Vermont caused by wind, rain and flooding from Oct. 31-November 1, 2019. The request is for assistance from the […]
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Sharon Academy seeks $2 million for new science wing
The Sharon Academy (TSA) has announced the launch of a capital campaign to raise $2 million to construct a new science wing and make additional school improvements. The Sharon Academy is an intentionally small middle and high school in rural […]
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2020 hunting, fishing licenses available
Vermont hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for 2020 are now available on the Fish and Wildlife Department’s website. “Vermonters really enjoy hunting and fishing,” said Vermont Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter. “Many people like to purchase 2020 licenses before […]
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Ice fishing clinics start Jan. 11
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has scheduled a series of free ice fishing clinics for anyone who would like to learn about the latest proven ice fishing techniques. “Our ice fishing clinics will be held from mid-January through February […]
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New 2020 baitfish regulations expand opportunity for anglers
On Jan. 1, 2020, new baitfish regulations will go into effect aimed at providing anglers with additional opportunities to use and harvest baitfish. “We spent the last two years listening to the public and working with the Fish and Wildlife […]
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Pappas, Duguay lead Rutland Herald-Times Argus executive team
The Sample News Group announced last week it has named two Vermont newspaper executives to oversee the Rutland Herald and The Times Argus. Tim Duguay has been named general sales manager for the two dailies, which publish Tuesday through Saturday. […]
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Brandon Jiffy Mart sells $2 million PowerBall ticket
By Lee J. Kahrs, Brandon Reporter BRANDON — There is a new millionaire in the area. One lucky resident bought a Powerball ticket at the Jiffy Mart in Brandon and won $2 million, Vermont Lottery officials said. The winning ticket […]