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Kelly Brush Foundation sending two athletes to Paralympic Games in Paris
CHARLOTTE, Vt. — Next month, the Paralympic Games will get underway in Paris, and a foundation based in Charlotte, Vermont, is helping two athletes fulfill their dreams to compete there this year. For nearly two decades, the Kelly Brush Foundation has helped athletes with spinal cord injuries reach their...
Escape the heat, embrace the cool air and activities
On the hot and humid days of summer, consider spending the day in the cool air conditioning at the senior center. There are a wide variety of activities to participate in ranging from art programs, board and card games, exercise classes or just connecting with friends over a cup of coffee. The Charlotte Senior Center is a community center for active and engaged adults age 50 and older. The mission of the senior center is to provide services and programming for older adults in Charlotte and surrounding communities.
We have a winner!: Readers choose favorite creemee spot in Chittenden County
Readers have chosen their favorite creemee stand in Chittenden County in the Burlington Free Press creemee poll. Palmer Lane Maple in Jericho beat out second-place finisher The Village Scoop in Colchester, 585 votes to 486. Readers cast nearly 1,500 votes split among 10 creemee spots in Chittenden County. Colleen and Paul Palmer started...
Road flood repairs continue across Vermont
BARNET, Vt. (WCAX) - Immediately after the floods two weeks ago, 47 state roads were closed due to the damage the high water left in its wake. Now, all but two of them have reopened to at least one lane. It’s been more than two weeks since floodwaters washed out...
In review: Flood recovery, tax sale reform, St. Johnsbury's revitalization
Flood cleanup efforts are continuing across the state, with mental health experts encouraging those impacted by flooding to prioritize self-care. Plus, two Vermont tax sale lawsuits are settled, and a new law adds protections. And, learn about what’s lead to the revitalization of St. Johnsbury. Subscribe to the Vermont...
Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
Vermont’s Republican lieutenant governor primary puts party affiliation to the test
In the only competitive Republican primary for statewide office this year, former Rutland GOP chair Gregory Thayer is facing a former Democratic state legislator from the Northeast Kingdom, John Rodgers. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s Republican lieutenant governor primary puts party affiliation to the test.
Melinda Moulton: Vermont is a beacon of light for women
Women have the strength, the brilliance and the fortitude to fight back against those who so blatantly strive to take away our rights and dignity. Read the story on VTDigger here: Melinda Moulton: Vermont is a beacon of light for women.
Who does what in Vermont’s government? Here’s a guide for Vermonters preparing to vote.
As voters prepare to fill elected positions for the next two years, VTDigger has summed up the primary responsibilities of each. Read the story on VTDigger here: Who does what in Vermont’s government? Here’s a guide for Vermonters preparing to vote..
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