Green Mountain Power (GMP) and Vermont Magazine are encouraging writers to get their entries ready for one of the state’s top literary contests, the Vermont writer’s prize. Entries are due on Jan. 1. Winners are selected in prose and […]
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Vermont attorney general addresses scam awareness, help
By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s note: This is part one of three stories on preventing becoming a victim of fraud and what to do about it if it happens to you. Part two will address popular scams and part […]
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Vermont Adaptive named finalist for education award
Continuing a legacy of humanitarian work, Defender has announced the finalists of the 2023 Defender Service Awards. Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports has been selected as a finalist in the Outdoor Accessibility and Education Award, presented by Outside Interactive Inc. […]
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Scott announces $5M for homeowners to fix wells and septic systems
Gov. Phil Scott and the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) are giving $5 million in funding to support low- and moderate-income Vermont homeowners in repairing or replacing their failed or inadequate onsite water or wastewater systems. This is the […]
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School Construction Aid Task Force is activated
Vermont’s moratorium on state aid for school construction is only in New England The School Construction Aid task force had its first working meeting last Friday, Sept. 22. The task force is made up of a range of subject […]
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State announces $55.5 million investment in new housing
State Treasurer Mike Pieciak joined Governor Scott and state housing leaders to announce $55.5 million in housing investments from the Treasurer’s Office’s ”10% in Vermont” local investment program. The Treasurer’s Office awarded $50 million to the Vermont Housing Finance Agency […]
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Mac’s Market to get new owner
Staff report Mac’s Market is under contract with a new owner. The family-owned grocery store, with locations in Woodstock, Stowe and Essex, is in the process of being acquired by the Associated Grocers of New England. “We’re under agreement […]
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At Vermont’s flagship public university, growing out-of-state enrollment prompts questions about its mission
In the last school year, fewer than a quarter of University of Vermont undergraduates were Vermonters, out-of-state enrollments have soared, what does that say about the university’s role in the state? By Peter D’Auria/VTDigger Erik Arnold, a sophomore from Minneapolis, […]
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Sophie Zdatny to step down as chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges System
Staff report/VTD For the second time this year, the Vermont State Colleges System is poised to lose a top leader. The system’s board of trustees announced Monday evening that Sophie Zdatny will step down as chancellor at the end […]
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New cannabis shop opens in Chester
The Okemo Valley Chamber recently celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony with new member Down to the Roots in Chester. Co-owners Scott Blair along with Andi Goldman and Meredith Milliken cut the ribbon along with their team —all dressed in […]