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New Vermont Inspiration Guide celebrates local businesses and unexpected experiences
15+ hour, 59+ min ago (291+ words) The cover of the guide The guide is part of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce's Tourism Marketing Program, which leverages dynamic print and digital products to promote businesses to the 80 million people within a day's drive of Vermont. The suite…...
Vermont's hiking season starts now
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (404+ words) MANCHESTER " This Friday, May 22 officially kicks off Vermont's hiking season after the seasonal mud season break. The Green Mountain Club (GMC), which manages and maintains 500 miles of trails in the state, including the Long Trail, helps hikers get outside and…...
Treasurer Pieciak highlights Vermont Saves eligibility expansion
2+ week, 4+ day ago (343+ words) MONTPELIER --Vermont small businesses with two or more employees will soon receive instructions to register for Vermont Saves or certify their exemption from the program, Treasurer Mike Pieciak said. Earlier this year, the employer eligibility threshold for Vermont Saves was…...
Vermont's wildland fire season begins, backyard burning reminders
2+ week, 6+ day ago (476+ words) In 2025, Vermont had 84 wildland fires, the majority of which were caused by human activity. MONTPELIER -- With spring cleaning underway in some parts of the state, the Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) want to remind…...
Vermont Legal Aid Appoints Alistair Deakin as Executive Director
3+ week, 2+ day ago (354+ words) BURLINGTON " Vermont Legal Aid (VLA), a statewide nonprofit dedicated to advancing justice and protecting the rights of vulnerable Vermonters, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alistair Deakin as its new Executive Director. Deakin's appointment comes at a pivotal moment…...
Vermont Ag Agency accepting applications for Big E events
4+ week, 11+ hour ago (341+ words) MONTPELIER -- The Big E, New England's largest fair, returns to West Springfield, Mass. this fall from Sept. 18 " Oct. 4. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets is now accepting applications from Vermont businesses to vend on the lawn of the Vermont…...
Vermont State University program receives national recognition
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (300+ words) Respiratory Therapy students work in a simulation lab at VTSU Williston Campus in Jan. 2026. WILLISTON " Vermont State University's Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy program has received the President's Award for Excellence in Credentialing Success from the Commission on Accreditation…...
Funding available to support arts and social cohesion projects in Vermont
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (147+ words) The Civic Standard Theater Project, Variety Show. "The sense of belonging and connection people feel in their communities has a powerful influence on mental and physical health. At a time of polarization, disruption, and disconnection, the arts can help bring…...
Dive into summer: Volunteers needed to monitor Vermont's lakes and ponds
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (410+ words) The Lay Monitoring Program provides training to measure water clarity using a Secchi disk and report cyanobacteria observations. MONTPELIER " This summer, the Vermont Lakes and Ponds Program is seeking volunteers to help monitor and collect information about lakes and ponds…...
State prosecutor states Vermont bail laws need overhaul; says judges do little or nothing when disrespected by defendants
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (902+ words) Grand Isle County State's Attorney Doug Di Sabito said this week that criminal defendants continue to blow off court hearings, and the Vermont judiciary is doing little or nothing about the lack of respect for judicial orders and proceedings. The…...