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Nerdy Digest

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The U.S. State Capital Without a McDonald's

There’s a city in America where the Golden Arches simply do not exist. No drive-thru. No value meal. No familiar red-and-yellow sign glowing from a strip mall. While this might sound like a quirk from a small town somewhere off the beaten path, this city is actually a state capital – the seat of government ... Read more

Montpelier, VT · 2d

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Straw poll: Harwood board eyes closing Waitsfield, Fayston schools

Looking ahead to the 2027-28 school budget, the Harwood Unified Union School District School Board this week took a first step toward running two fewer schools next fall, proposing to close elementary schools in Waitsfield and Fayston. That call was made in a straw poll at Wednesday’s board meeting with...

Waitsfield, VT · 1d
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Many Vermont towns still count election ballots by hand

WALDEN, Vt. (WCAX) - Dozens of Vermont cities and towns still rely on volunteers to count Election Day ballots by hand. The secretary of state’s office says 177 towns use tabulator machines to count ballots while 70 still use the old-fashioned method of counting by hand. That includes the...

Vermont · 2d
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MyChamplainValley.com

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High-ranking Army official visits Vermont National Guard in Jericho

The second-highest-ranking official in the U.S. Department of the Army recently paid a visit to Jericho, Vermont, where soldiers are trained in mountain warfare.

Jericho, VT · 2d

MyChamplainValley.com

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Multiple Democrats competing to become VT House Speaker

MONTPELIER, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – After regaining their supermajority in the Vermont Legislature this week, Democrats are already looking ahead to their next elections in a couple months. When the new legislative session starts on Wednesday, Jan. 6, Democrats and the minority parties will have to vote on which of them will take charge in Montpelier, […]

Vermont · 2d

VTDigger

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Washington County voters approved $54.9 million bond for new career center

Residents in Washington County advanced the effort to build a new East Montpelier campus for the Central Vermont Career Center, expanding its enrollment size. Read the story on VTDigger here: Washington County voters approved $54.9 million bond for new career center .

Washington County, VT · 2d

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Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer voted “Best Law Firm” in 27 practice areas by ‘Best Lawyers’

VermontBiz Vermont and New Hampshire law firm, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer has been named a “Best Law Firm” in America by ‘Best Lawyers’ for 2027. Best Law Firms® rankings celebrate firms that have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. Each firm included has been rigorously evaluated based on client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership interviews, and the depth of their practice. The result is a comprehensive guide for businesses and individuals seeking top-tier legal counsel in the United States. The 2027 edition is the 17th edition of the list.

Manchester, NH · 2d

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15 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Lake Placid, New York

A visitor walking along Main Street in Lake Placid sees reminders of the Olympics almost everywhere. There are displays recalling the 1932 and 1980 Winter Games, buildings associated with the athletes who competed here, and the speed skating oval beside the high school. With Mirror Lake just below the shops and the Adirondack High Peaks rising beyond the village, it is easy to understand why generations of competitors have been drawn to this part of Essex County.

Lake Placid, NY · 15h

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Plattsburgh YMCA to host ceremonial groundbreaking

PLATTSBURGH | After nearly eight years of planning, fundraising, and community support, the Plattsburgh YMCA will officially break ground Thursday, Nov. 12, at its future home on New York Road. The milestone marks the next chapter for the organization that is committed to creating a modern, accessible facility to serve children, families, seniors, and individuals throughout the North Country.

Plattsburgh, NY · 2d

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North Country school names new principal

ELIZABETHTOWN, N.Y. (WCAX) - Boquet Valley Central School District has named Jenifer Jensen as the new principal at the Mountain View Campus. Jensen brings over 20 years of experience in education, previously having worked as middle school associate principal at Beekmantown Central School. A graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh with a...

Elizabethtown, NY · 2d

VTDigger

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For new taxes, only room at the inn

“Any time you hear the word tax, that's got a negative connotation to a lot of people,” Bennington Selectboard Chair Tom Haley said. Read the story on VTDigger here: For new taxes, only room at the inn .

Hinesburg, VT · 2d

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Plattsburgh YMCA Plans Groundbreaking for New Home

The Plattsburgh YMCA will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking November twelfth at its future home on New York Road. The project will transform the former CVPH Wellness Center into a facility with expanded swimming, fitness, recreation and youth programs. More than twelve million dollars has been raised, including four and a half million in state funding for pool renovations. After nearly eight years of planning and fundraising, work on the building is scheduled to begin in January.

Plattsburgh, NY · 2d

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Construction of the South Burlington Walk-Bike Bridge advances at Exit 14

SOUTH BURLINGTON — For people traveling on foot, walking along Williston Road over Interstate 89 means navigating the traffic barreling on and off the ramps leading to the busy highway at Exit 14. And with the short, dark days of winter around the corner, reduced visibility adds to the challenges of crossing the stretch that helps connect Burlington and South Burlington.

South Burlington, VT · 2d

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Food distribution hub to open in Malone

Last year, the Regional Food Bank says it distributed nearly 4 million meals across the North Country.

Malone, NY · 2d

MyChamplainValley.com

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South Burlington pet store closing permanently

The Pet Advantage on Dorset Street in South Burlington announced Friday that they will close for good this winter.

South Burlington, VT · 1d

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North Country to be part of nation’s largest Thanksgiving food distribution

The Regional Food Bank annouced the nation’s largest single-day mass Thanksgiving distribution in the country, powered by the collaboration of local officials, food industry partners and community support. The Regional Food Bank serves 23 counties from the lower Hudson Valley to the Canadian border. Across this service area, more than 351,000 or 12% of individuals are food insecure with the highest rate in Franklin County at 15.1%.

Franklin County, NY · 1d

The Burlington Free Press

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Fight off your Election Day hangover with some concerts, shows in VT

Election Day has come and gone, so it’s time to turn your attention to registering your vote in favor of the Vermont arts and entertainment scene. Awkward political metaphors aside, the days after the march to the polls are busy, busy, busy in the creative world. That’s especially the case with music and theater, which dominate this list of things to do. Music ranges from folk singers and local rockers to string quartets and Prokofiev’s “Romeo & Juliet” for strings and percussion. Plays by Moliere and Rajiv Joseph lead the charge for Vermont theater companies. Now go out there and show your support! ‘Ballad of Maria Marten’ at St. Michael’s College 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5-Saturday, Nov. 7, the St. Michael’s College Performing Arts Program offers three nights of the Beth Flintoff play “ The Ballad of Maria Marten ,” which addresses domestic violence and will include representation in the theater lobby from STEPS to End Domestic Violence, McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester. Free. smcvt.edu Make way for Moliere in Middlebury 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, an update of Moliere’s classic skewering of pomposity, “ Tartuffe ,” opens its run by the Middlebury Acting Company through Sunday, Nov.

Vermont · 3d

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Clinton County Sheriff elect Brent Davison looks to first term

Unofficial early election numbers put Republican challenger Brent Davison ahead with a sizable 58.08 percent of majority support. — PLATTSBURGH | In a highly public campaign for Clinton County Sheriff, longtime law enforcement veteran Brent Davison sealed the office's next term over six-time Sheriff David Favro. Unofficial early election...

Clinton County, NY · 4d

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Unofficial results show tight race for Wilmington supervisor

Only 19 votes is separating Cliff Holzer II and incumbent Tim Follos in the race for Town of Wilmington supervisor. — WILMINGTON | Nineteen votes — that’s what currently separates Cliff Holzer II and incumbent Tim Follos in the race for town supervisor. Election Night results showed...

Wilmington, NY · 3d