Out of concern for Lake Champlain’s underwater ecosystems, the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) and the Lake Champlain Committee (LCC) have appealed a permit issued by the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) to allow the sinking of a 152-foot-long ferry […]
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Stern to challenge incumbent governor Scott
By Stephen Seitz CAVENDISH—Republican gubernatorial candidate Keith Stern brought his campaign to Cavendish on May 24, where he discussed what was on the minds of area voters. Don Shattuck, like Stern a Springfield resident, shared a beef he had with […]
Universal recycling law boosts fresh food donations
Vermont Foodbank and partners see 40 percent increase The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) and the Vermont Foodbank announced Tuesday, Sept. 13, a 40 percent increase in food donations in 2016, topping the 25-30 percent increase seen in 2015. […]
Electronics are piling up; haulers losing money on recycling
E-waste causing problems in some towns By Stephen Seitz A global slowdown in the electronic waste recycling market is causing problems in some Vermont towns. “E-waste is in a bit of a turmoil,” said Jim O’Gorman, who manages the Rutland […]