Vermont travel, homes, and services

13+ hour, 42+ min ago (700+ words) Nearly a year into his second term, President Donald Trump has yet to nominate someone to serve as Vermont's top federal prosecutor, leaving the office vulnerable to legal challenges that could disrupt criminal proceedings. "Everyone in our court community is thinking about this issue seriously because it affects the integrity of the entire system," Alejandro Fernandez, Vermont's chief federal public defender, told Seven Days. Vermont's lone U.S. attorney position was last held on a permanent basis by Biden-appointee Nikolas Kerest. But Kerest resigned on January 20, as is typical during presidential transitions of power. The Burlington office has since been supervised by second-in-command Michael Drescher, who was elevated from his role of first assistant to acting U.S. Attorney. But the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, passed in 1998, limits how long someone can serve in temporary capacities. Acting U.S. attorneys typically get 210 days, though those elevated…...

23+ hour, 30+ min ago (81+ words) Scores of kids across the region had a snow day as the first significant snowfall of the year blanketed the Upper Valley with a couple of inches of snow. Vermont students revel in first snow day Channel 3 News welcomes new 4 p.m., 11 p.m. anchor to the team Beloved Vermont musician Jon Gailmor dies at 77 Governor appoints Michael Hoyt to fill vacant House seat representing Upper Valley Vermont to receive more than $20M in federal heating assistance...

1+ day, 15+ min ago (1159+ words) Winter in Vermont has a way of wrapping itself around you'cold, crisp, and breathtaking'until you step inside a warm tavern and hear the soft crackle of a fire calling you in. I still remember the first time I ducked into a small-town inn after a long day of skiing, my boots soaked and my fingers stiff from the mountain wind. Within seconds, the glow of the fireplace, the smell of slow-cooked meals, and the low hum of locals chatting melted the chill right out of me. That's when I realized something Vermonters have known forever: the state's coziest winter magic isn't found on the slopes or in crowded tourist spots, but in these tucked-away restaurants where rustic beams meet roaring fires and every plate feels like a warm hug. These are the places locals escape to when snow piles up…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (188+ words) This holiday season, make a financial donation or appointment to give blood at redcross.org Vermont Business Magazine In 2025, local American Red Cross volunteers became a lifeline for nearly 350 Vermonters reeling from disasters." The need for this support shows no sign of slowing down. In the U.S., Red Cross home fire responses spike nearly 20% during the holidays, when families face increased fire risks such as cooking and heating. Here in Vermont, about 90 people rely on the Red Cross after home fires every year in a typical November and December. " This GivingTuesday and throughout the holiday season, visit redcross.org/nneHoliday to make a financial donation. You can also make an appointment to give blood or platelets. The need for blood is constant " and just like disasters, medical emergencies don't take holidays." Also in 2025: How Local Responders Helped Disaster Survivors, Hospital Patients…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (276+ words) Welch urged Secretary Kennedy to stop blocking LIHEAP funding LIHEAP is a crucial lifeline that keeps people safe and warm in the winter by helping low-income households and seniors on fixed incomes pay their energy bills. The program also helps reduce energy costs through improved energy efficiency initiatives. " The Trump Administration's release of this funding comes after Senator Welch joined 30 bipartisan Senate colleagues in calling on Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to release LIHEAP funds as swiftly and at the highest level possible." " States and tribes typically receive their LIHEAP allocations from HHS by early November." Eligibility for LIHEAP is based on income, family size, and the availability of resources. As eligibility varies by state, most applicants must have a household income below 150% of the federal poverty guideline or 60% of the state median income. " While the…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (288+ words) Since 2012, nearly $390,000 has been distributed to grant recipients. The veterinarians commit to a year of service in food animal practice for a minimum amount of hours per week in the state of ... Vermont food animal veterinary education loan repayment program supports veterinary practice Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) is awarding of nearly $30,000 in grants to two Vermont food animal veterinarians: Dr. Emma Cijka of Shoreham and Dr. Eleni Casseri of St. Albans. These grants were made possible through funding by the Vermont Legislature to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture. The program is administered by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association. Since 2012, nearly $390,000 has been distributed to grant recipients. The veterinarians commit to a year of service in food animal practice for a minimum amount of hours per week in the state…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (409+ words) When a second-grade student failed to show up to his Vermont school Monday morning, a teacher reached out to remind the family that Thanksgiving break was over. The response from the boy's father was harrowing, according to Winooski Schools Superintendent Wilmer Chavarr'a: "My wife and my son left on Thursday for a trip, and they're not answering my messages. I don't know where they are." The school district sprang into action and soon determined that the 7-year-old boy and his mother were being held at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas. How they ended up there is a mystery, though family members believe they were detained while driving from Vermont to the Minneapolis area to visit family over the holiday, according to Chavarr'a. The family hails from Ecuador, Chavarr'a said, and relocated to Winooski, just outside of Burlington,…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (51+ words) A female boxer is trending on social media for her controversial weigh-in outfit. Ebanie Bridges, a 39-year-old boxer, has trended on social media for the clothes she decides to wear to her weigh-ins ... Andrew has the latest forecast as snow moves in to the region on Tuesday....

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (939+ words) Vermonters will face an 11.9 percent average increase in education property taxes next year unless lawmakers again step in to soften the financial blow, according to a forecast from the Vermont Department of Taxes. The projected increase, outlined Monday in what is known as the the December 1 letter, is likely to put even more pressure on lawmakers to reform education funding in Vermont. Last year, the legislature passed and Gov. Phil Scott signed a controversial consolidation plan. Act 73 aims to transform how schools are funded and governed in response to declining enrollment and rising costs. Its most thorny provision calls for the forced consolidation of districts in an effort to save administrative costs. A task force that was to outline the new districts has instead recommended achieving savings by setting up regional partnerships to collectively fund services such as special education…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (939+ words) Vermonters will face an 11.9 percent average increase in education property taxes next year unless lawmakers again step in to soften the financial blow, according to a forecast from the Vermont Department of Taxes. The projected increase, outlined Monday in what is known as the the December 1 letter, is likely to put even more pressure on lawmakers to reform education funding in Vermont. Last year, the legislature passed and Gov. Phil Scott signed a controversial consolidation plan. Act 73 aims to transform how schools are funded and governed in response to declining enrollment and rising costs. Its most thorny provision calls for the forced consolidation of districts in an effort to save administrative costs. A task force that was to outline the new districts has instead recommended achieving savings by setting up regional partnerships to collectively fund services such as special education…...