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Vermont to raise minimum wage by 49 cents in January

Vermont has the second-lowest minimum wage in New England. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island all have minimums of $15 an hour or more. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont to raise minimum wage by 49 cents in January .

Vermont · 14h

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Season’s first wintry system to bring widespread snow and mixing to most of the region

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Our stretch of quieter weather gives way to a storm system bringing rain and mountain snow to Vermont and the North Country Thursday. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. Thursday through 10 a.m. Friday for portions of the Adirondacks and southern Green Mountains. Snow showers may reach some valley floors Thursday night, though most lower elevations should see little to no accumulation.

Green Mountains, VT · 1d
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Lovely Garden Roots

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Vermont Lawns Can't Get Fertilizer Again Until April 1, and Knowingly Breaking the State Rule Can Cost Up to $500 per Violation

Vermont law bars lawn fertilizer after Oct. 15 and before April 1, on frozen ground, and within 25 feet of water. Knowing violations can cost up to $500 each.

Vermont · 1d

investigatetv.com

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World War I veteran finally laid to rest 45 years after death

RANDOLPH CENTER, Vt. (InvestigateTV) - On a typical day at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery, the only sound on these hallowed grounds is an American flag flapping in the gentle breeze and birds chirping from a distance. “It is definitely interesting,” said Collin Johnson, who makes sure the Randolph Center...

Randolph, VT · 1d
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VTDigger

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Vermont needs a growth plan that adds up

Neither new taxes nor new residents will rescue Vermont. Homegrown industry and artificial intelligence might. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont needs a growth plan that adds up .

Vermont · 18h

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Thoughts about Gov. Scott leaving a defining legacy

In a historic Vermont win, five-term, incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott, long considered one of the most popular governors in the country, clinched a sixth term in the recent midterm election and did so in a predominantly progressive blue state. Pundits have offered many reasons for Governor Scott’s beating his...

Vermont · 1d

VTDigger

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Kid Governor shows our future voters that their voices matter now

More than 2,000 Vermont fifth graders are casting ballots this month for classmates whose platforms include housing, mental health and addiction. Read the story on VTDigger here: Kid Governor shows our future voters that their voices matter now .

Vermont · 2d

railfan.com

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NWV Vermont Rails Model Railroad Show

Our 39th year! Enjoy our train show featuring more than 100 tables of vendors selling new and used model trains, railroad collectibles, books, videos, and more. Operating model railroad displays in multiple scales. Presented by Northwestern Vermont Model Railroad Association. Details:. Refreshments available, Wheelchair accessible, Free parking. Admission:. Adults $8.00,...

Vermont · 1d

vermontpublic.org

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Vermont business leaders cite cost pressures during visit with Boston Fed

Vermont’s tourism and hospitality industries are feeling pressure from rising costs and shifting consumer habits, a group of executives told Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins during a roundtable this week in Killington. Several of the business leaders said they had raised prices to cope with across-the-board...

Vermont · 1d

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CWD Found in Wild Deer in New York for First Time in 21 Years – Vermont Hunters Reminded to Follow Carcass Importation Rules

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has announced that chronic wasting disease (CWD) was recently found in a wild deer harvested in western New York. CWD had previously been detected in captive and wild deer in New York's Oneida County in 2005. Because of this recent finding, the Vermont...

Vermont · 1d

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Orleans County measles cases confirmed

WATERBURY – A small number of measles cases have been confirmed in Orleans County according to a Vermont Department of Health (VDH) statement Monday. The health risk to the general public in Vermont is low at this time they said, with investigation and response ongoing. On Monday, Nov. 9,...

Orleans County, VT · 2d

Country Herald

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Vermont Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Salted I-91 Can Still Ice Over

Burlington, Montpelier and White River Junction drivers should know why treated roads can still freeze.

Vermont · 1d

The Spun

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New Snow Warning Issued as Nor'easter Threatens This Week

A new winter weather advisory was issued for the Northeast as a Nor'easter rolls through.

New York · 1d

MyChamplainValley.com

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Program to assist Vermont, New Hampshire farmers with conservation planning

A $6.4 million grant will help more than 200 livestock farms across Vermont and New Hampshire develop conservation plans.

Vermont · 10h

VTDigger

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Vermont Conversation: ‘Freedom in America is never guaranteed.’ Garrett Graff on America’s many revolutions

“We are a country that gets better,” said Vermont historian and journalist Garrett Graff. “We are a country where we have the opportunity as each successive generation to expand the circle of who counts as an American.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: ‘Freedom in America is never guaranteed.’ Garrett Graff on America’s many revolutions .

Vermont · 1d

The Burlington Free Press

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Vermont Electric Co-op grants help playground, food pantries

A playground, food pantries and other community programs across northern Vermont are getting grants of up to $1,000 from the Vermont Electric Co-op Community Fund. The latest awards will support the Alburgh Family Clubhouse, Sheffield Food Pantry and 12 other organizations, according to a community announcement. The Alburgh Family Clubhouse, which provides care and early education for 62 infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, received $1,000 toward completion of a new playground. The project includes installation of two new sandboxes. “We really appreciate the support,” Alburgh Family Clubhouse President Gina Lewis said. “Providing age-appropriate playground equipment will help encourage interactive play and support developmental skills.” The Sheffield Food Pantry also received $1,000. Its grant will help purchase a refrigeration unit and other equipment for storing perishable food. “Many thanks to VEC,” Sheffield Food Pantry Secretary and Treasurer John T. Gayton said. “The funds will go a long way in helping our community members.” Vermont Electric Co-op fund has awarded more than 300 grants The VEC Community Fund has made more than 300 grants of up to $1,000 each since its first donation in 2015, distributing more than $200,000 to nonprofit organizations in the co-op's region. About 2,500 VEC members support

Vermont · 1d

WCAX

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Eden store’s bargain gas draws drivers

EDEN, Vt. (WCAX) - Gas prices are slowly dropping across the region, but drivers have been finding bargains at the Eden General Store that defy both state and national averages. The average gasoline price in Vermont is $4.21 a gallon. That’s higher than the national average of $3.94 a gallon....

Eden, VT · 1d

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Waitsfield community weighs in on school-closure debate

WAITSFIELD—About 150 people filled the gym at Waitsfield Elementary School Monday night to hear about plans for school consolidation, with many telling their school board members why the Waitsfield school should not be one of two Valley schools to close next fall. Those reasons included the school’s access to...

Waitsfield, VT · 22h

The Cool Down

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Percent of Vermont experiencing moderate drought jumps from 14% to 32% in one week

Even moderate conditions can spur a multitude of impacts, including wildfires, water use restrictions, stress on vegetation, and reduced agricultural yields.

Vermont · 17h

WCAX

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Vermont elementary students learn from veterans about service and sacrifice

Veterans Day only comes once a year, but Vermont elementary students are learning about honoring service and sacrifice at the VA Medical Center.

Vermont · 14h