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Neighbor Dispute Over Old Brick Store Roils Charlotte

Jolene Kao bought Charlotte’s iconic Old Brick Store in 2023, determined to revive the historic building as a bustling local hub, where people could shop, eat, and connect with friends and strangers alike. She installed an espresso bar, freshened up the menu of prepared food and began stocking the...

Charlotte, VT · 4d
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VTDigger

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Essex Junction cannabis and duck farmer poised to get his growing license back

A judge ruled that Jason Struthers can resume his backyard cannabis growing on Taft Street because his operation predates the city’s new laws zoning cannabis cultivation. Read the story on VTDigger here: Essex Junction cannabis and duck farmer poised to get his growing license back .

Essex, VT · 2d

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Burlington’s housing policies are working

The city of Burlington is draped in colorful vinyl sheets. The streets are blocked off by concrete slabs. The potholes seem to be growing by the day. Our policy makers are to blame for this construction-driven disarray. They are taking a multipronged approach to solving Burlington’s housing crisis. In...

Burlington, VT · 5d
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Sometimes leaving the workforce turns into a labor of love

From the 1970s to 2015 the number of prime-aged men engaged in the labor force dropped from about 95% participation to 88%. Some leave voluntarily. Others, not so much. In the latest installment of our series “Clocked Out,” which follows people who've left the workforce, we spoke with Ryan McCaffrey in Burlington, Vermont, who lost his job a year after learning of his son’s disability diagnosis.

Burlington, VT · 5d
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Beta Focusing Electric Airplane Sales on Cargo, Medical

Beta Technologies has focused recent sales of its Alia CX300 electric airplane on aeromedical and cargo customers as high fuel prices continue to squeeze operators, founder and CEO Kyle Clark told investors on November 3. He also predicted that Beta’s Alia 250 will be the first eVTOL aircraft to achieve FAA type certification, though he did not specify a current target for that milestone.

South Burlington, VT · 5d

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Lake Champlain Chamber adds Ford and Crawford to team

The Lake Champlain Chamber has announced the addition of two new team members who will help further the Chamber’s mission of providing economic opportunity for all Vermonters. Rebecca Ford (formerly Doser) has joined the Chamber as Director of Strategic Communications & Public Relations, where she will lead integrated communications...

Burlington, VT · 5d

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Let's Build Homes announces recipients of inaugural Housing Champion Awards

Vermont Business Magazine Let's Build Homes has announced the recipients of our inaugural Housing Champion Awards, recognizing individuals and partnerships whose leadership and determination are helping Vermont address its crippling housing shortage. The awards celebrate the Vermonters who are making housing progress possible, from legislators advancing meaningful policy reforms to...

Vermont · 6d

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Danielle King named a 2026 Trailblazer in Economic Development

TDC President and CEO Danielle King has been recognized by City & State New York as one of its 2026 Trailblazers in Economic Development, representing the North Country on this year's list of influential leaders in economic growth. — PLATTSBURGH | TDC President and CEO Danielle King has been recognized by City & State New York as one of its 2026 Trailblazers in Economic Development, representing the North Country on this year's list of influential leaders advancing economic growth and job creation across New York State.

Plattsburgh, NY · 5d

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Adirondack ‘Hub’ towns target shovel-ready housing solutions

Roger Friedman, a semi-retired real estate agent in Schroon Lake, has heard the sentiment more than once from house-hunters ambling around the North Country. “They didn’t intend to reside here,” he said. “But they stopped their car, got out, felt this vibe in the town and said, ‘We don’t need to look anymore; we’ve gotta find something here.’”

Schroon Lake, NY · 5d

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Workers at Lake Champlain Chocolates push to unionize

Employees will vote later this month on whether to accept representation, with some seeking better compensation and changes to the company’s workplace environment. Read the story on VTDigger here: Workers at Lake Champlain Chocolates push to unionize .

Burlington, VT · 6d

vermontbiz.com

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November '26 Newsletter: UVM Leahy Institute & Office of Engagement

Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships The Leahy Institute uplifts the work of thinkers and doers in a variety of disciplines. From agriculture to healthcare, data to education, what connects these experts is a shared commitment to strengthening Vermont's rural communities. This spirit was on full display at our Climate Innovation...

Burlington, VT · 5d

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RESULTS: Town residents approve one of three Local Options Tax ballot articles

ESSEX TOWN — Essex Town residents voted against two of the three articles on the Nov. 3 ballot about adding a local options tax. Article 3, which would place a 1% tax on rooms, will need to be ratified during Town Meeting Day this March. The Town of Essex...

Essex, VT · 5d

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Cereal Rye Sown After Its Four-Week Window Gave 57% Less Ground Cover in a UVM Study, a Warning for Gardeners Seeding Cover Crops in November

Cereal rye sown after its four-week window gave 57% less ground cover and 44% less biomass in a Northeast study, a caution for November cover crop seeding.

Burlington, VT · 6d

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A beautiful shingle style house on the shores of Vermont’s Lake Champlain

Eight years in design, this family home was built for generations of lake days. This beautiful shingle style house was designed by Ramsay Gourd Architects together with Red House Building, located on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont. The home sits on a site the family has owned for several generations, and it was eight years in design.

Shelburne, VT · 6d

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Norsk Titanium approved by aerospace jet engine giant Rolls Royce

The North Country Chamber is applauding the news that Norsk Titanium in Plattsburgh has been approved as a supplier for Rolls Royce, one of the world’s largest jet‑engine manufacturers. — PLATTSBURGH | The North Country Chamber is applauding the news that Norsk Titanium in Plattsburgh has been approved as a supplier for Rolls Royce, one of the world’s largest jetengine manufacturers.

Plattsburgh, NY · 10d

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Report on the state of rural grocery stores in the Adirondacks released

A-D-K Action recently released the Rural Grocery Report which assesses the challenges, strengths and the role of about 30 small independent groceries as community anchors in the Adirondacks. It does not include convenience stores, chains or gas stations. Project Manager Courtney Meisenheimer tells North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley that...

Adirondack Mountains, NY · 10d

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Alstom looks to build local workforce through hands-on welding training in Plattsburgh

Alstom's Plattsburgh facility, which manufactures passenger rail equipment, currently has roughly 20 job openings. But finding enough qualified workers locally has been a challenge.

Plattsburgh, NY · 10d