MONTPELIER – With thousands of Vermont residents affected by the ongoing government shutdown, the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation advises individuals who are having trouble managing loan, mortgage, or insurance payments to proactively communicate with their lenders or insurers. “Companies are equipped to work through these challenges with individuals. However,[Read More…]
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Statewide burn ban lifted
MONTPELIER – The statewide order banning outdoor burning was lifted on October 24 by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR). Town Forest Fire Wardens may once again issue burn permits throughout Vermont. Recent rainfall has helped reduce wildfire danger across Vermont. The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that[Read More…]
No Kings Day 2 events question administration, break records
HARDWICK, MONTPELIER – This past Saturday, Oct. 18, Vermont saw a record-breaking number of over 42,000 people, or 6.5% of the population, participating in No Kings events across the state, according to Indivisible Vermont. National media reported nearly seven million people participated in the second round of No Kings protests,[Read More…]
No Kings Day 2, Montpelier
Gov. Scott announces development block grant funds for Marshfield
MONTPELIER – Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced $2,783,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and $770,760 in Recovery Housing Program (RHP) funding to benefit projects in 11 different communities, inluding Marshfield. The Town of Marshfield received a $60,000 grant to develop[Read More…]
Area residents appointed to fill state roles
MONTPELIER – Earlier this month Governor Phil Scott’s office announced 78 appointments made in the third quarter of 2025. Two of those positions went to area residents. Claire Burns of Hardwick was appointed as Caledonia County State’s Attorney. Gail Falk of Plainfield will serve on the Board of Medical Practice[Read More…]
Act 250 Tier 3 public engagement sessions begin in Morrisville, Oct. 21
MONTPELIER – The Vermont Land Use Review Board (LURB) is holding four public engagement sessions across the state to get input on draft Tier 3 area rules and mapping for critical natural resource areas. All four meetings will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with both in-person and[Read More…]
Act 73 Special Education Delivery Report released
MONTPELIER – The Agency of Education released a Special Education Report, which identifies strengths, challenges and opportunities in the delivery of services to students with disabilities. The report is an important part of the Agency’s ongoing strategic planning process and a key step in implementing Act 73, the state’s education[Read More…]
AG Clark joins lawsuit to protect critical homeland security funding
MONTPELIER – Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark, joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from unlawfully reallocating federal homeland security funding away from states based on their compliance with the Administration’s political agenda. In addition, the Administration reduced the period during[Read More…]
Vermont Agency of Education responds to Boston Globe story on New England schools
MONTPELIER – On Wednesday, the Boston Globe published an article titled “New England schools are failing and nobody seems to care.” At the Agency of Education, we know that Vermonters do care about the quality of our schools. However, we need to acknowledge some difficult truths, so we can move forward with honesty,[Read More…]
Knoll ballpoint pen drawings on exhibit at Hexum Gallery to Nov. 14
MONTPELIER – “Phil Knoll Saves the World,” a collection of ballpoint pen drawings on paper by artist Phil Knoll, is on view from October 3 through November 14, at the Hexum Gallery, with an opening reception for the artist on Friday, October 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. Knoll thrives[Read More…]
Chargers go into home meet with momentum
MONTPELIER – The Craftsbury Academy (CA) cross-country team held their own against the biggest fields of the season last week at the U-32 Invitational as they ready for their first home meet of the season. Freshman Aemilia Terrone led the Chargers over the weekend with a seventh-place finish in Division[Read More…]
