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Glimpses of Vermont's Past: Vrest & Mildred Orton
21+ hour, 48+ min ago (296+ words) All Vermont historians keep two lists: books we hope to write and books we hope someone else will write. The first is longer than the second for most of us, but we know we'll go to our just rewards with…...
Sanders says Vermont schools finally receive withheld federal education funding
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (366+ words) More than 20 Vermont school districts and the state's Agency of Education have finally received a total of $11. 6 million in previously withheld federal K-12 COVID-19 funding from the U. S. Department of Education. U. S. Sen. Bernie Sanders announced via a Monday news release that the…...
High Summer's "For the World': Vermont group arrives fully formed on stellar debut
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (1118+ words) Vermont soul/funk ensemble High Summer, pictured during a recording session at Tank Recording Studio, will celebrate the release of its debut album, "For the World," on Dec. 6 at Foam Brewers. From left are Jacob Deva Racusin, Jason Thime, Miriam…...
Vermont recorded a 100% spring pedestrian lethality rate
3+ week, 2+ day ago (492+ words) from 2019 to 2023, ranking jointly first among all 50 U. S. states alongside Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Montana, and Rhode Island. Over five spring seasons (March'May, 2019'2023), Vermont recorded 7 fatal pedestrian crashes, all 7 resulting in death, averaging 1. 4 pedestrian deaths per spring. "Vermont's lethality rate of 100% sits…...
From Local Bars to Big Dreams: Bartending Careers in Vermont Uncovered
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (959+ words) The Evolving Image of Bartending In the past, bartending was often viewed as a short-term job, typically pursued by students or those looking to earn extra income. However, this perception has shifted significantly over the years. Today, bartending is recognized…...
Vermont prepares for tournament game
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (484+ words) University of Vermont women's basketball players form a huddle during their game against Maine last Friday in the America East Championship at Patrick Gym in Burlington. The University of Vermont women's basketball team will face No. 3 Louisville at noon Saturday…...
Vermont teams get HOF experience
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (914+ words) Rutland's Gavin Hughes drives to the hoop guarded by Essex's Nicholas Mercier during a game in Rutland. High school basketball is a way of life for many in Vermont, but that love wouldn't have been made possible without James Naismith,…...
Crypto Kiosks and Fraud Risks Move to the Forefront of Vermont's 2026 Policy Agenda
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (313+ words) The issue stems from scammers using them to trick users into sending funds that vanish or are never returned to wallets. Stats show that there has been a surge in cases like these in recent years. For the most part,…...
Year in review: Noteworthy Vermont albums of 2025
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1608+ words) Vocalist Stephanie Wilson of Acqua Mossa performing in September at Monkey House in Winooski, where the lauded Burlington-based trio celebrated the release of its much-anticipated debut album. Wow. To say that 2025 was a banner year for albums released by Vermont-based…...
Vermont Among Top 10 U. S. States That Are Doing the Most to Keep Families Fed Through SNAP Benefits
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (323+ words) A new study reveals that Vermont ranks eighth in the nation in average monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, underscoring the stark disparities in food aid distribution across the United States. The research by Las Vegas injury law firm,…...