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What role did Vermont play in America's independence?
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (42+ words) Vermont was soon to become the Vermont Republic, but was not yet part of the United States when it declared independence. Vermont was soon to become the Vermont Republic, but was not yet part of the United States when it…...
Missing Vermont woman found dead in Clyde River; drowning was accidental, police say
1+ week, 2+ day ago (84+ words) A Vermont woman who had been missing since last week was found dead Tuesday evening in the Clyde River in West Charleston, according to Vermont State Police. Investigators say Nicole Richardson's death is believed to be the result of an…...
'We can do hard things as Americans': Examining the legacy of Vermont's Civil Unions law
1+ week, 1+ day ago (68+ words) Vermont is often credited with blazing a trail in LGBTQ+ rights with its landmark Civil Unions law, which is back in the spotlight as America remembers major moments from its 250 years of history. Vermont is often credited with blazing a…...
Vermont Just Banned a Weed Killer That EPA Says Should Not Be Used Around Home Gardens
1+ week, 4+ day ago (515+ words) Vermont has become the first U. S. state to ban paraquat, a widely used agricultural weed killer at the center of a long-running health debate. The herbicide is used on crops including soybeans, cotton, corn, apples, and grapes, according to AP. Lawmakers…...
Expanding Civic Learning in Vermont
1+ week, 6+ day ago (46+ words) Officials there are hoping to share resources far and wide through the recently launched Civic Education for Rural and Remote Communities fellowship program. Officials there are hoping to share resources far and wide through the recently launched Civic Education for…...
Vermont religious school appeals exclusion from tuition voucher program
1+ week, 6+ day ago (54+ words) Mid Vermont Christian School has filed a federal appeal, claiming Vermont's Act 73 discriminates against religious schools by barring them from state tuition and public education benefits. Mid Vermont Christian School has filed a federal appeal, claiming Vermont's Act 73 discriminates against…...
How you can help officials monitor Vermont's wild turkeys
2+ week, 2+ day ago (138+ words) Vermont Fish and Wildlife is running their annual online turkey broods survey this summer, and is calling on the community to help. MONTPELIER, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) " Vermont Fish and Wildlife is running their annual online turkey broods survey this summer, and is…...
$2. 9 million will help expand college education in Vermont prisons
2+ week, 2+ day ago (252+ words) VERMONT (ABC22/FOX44) " More than 10 percent of Vermont inmates are enrolled in the Community College of Vermont " the highest participation rate of any such program in the country. CCV began offering college classes to Vermont prison inmates in the Fall of 2023. The…...
Vermont Democrats reflect on 2026 legislative session
2+ week, 3+ day ago (36+ words) The Democrats, who no longer have a supermajority, had to work with the Republicans to get legislation passed. The Democrats, who no longer have a supermajority, had to work with the Republicans to get legislation passed....
See how Vermont fared in the James Beard restaurant awards finale
3+ week, 2+ day ago (397+ words) Vermont had a strong showing once again with nominations for the James Beard Awards, but for the fourth straight year the state came up empty when the winners of the restaurant industry prizes were announced June 15 in Chicago. Six Vermont…...