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Historic weathervane returns to Vt. 40 years after it was stolen
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - An unlikely encounter has brought a stolen Vermont historic treasure back home. Vermont State Curator David Schütz carefully peels back the tissue paper, a glint of copper peeking through. “Curators hands always are juiced up on an occasion like this, no question,” he said.
Former Vermont man charged for alleged role in death of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger reaches plea deal
Terms of the plea agreement for Sean McKinnon were not publicly released. Read the story on VTDigger here: Former Vermont man charged for alleged role in death of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger reaches plea deal.
Jamaican cooks bring restaurant dreams to Vermont
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - Two Chittenden County women are trying to break into the restaurant business, serving Jamaican cuisine. Jessica Tara reports on their challenges and successes. From the outside, you wouldn’t think the Colchester storefront would house a Jamaican restaurant. Shaneall Ferron says she puts her heart and soul...
Correctional officer accused of smuggling contraband into Vt. prison
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont correctional officer faces charges after investigators say he smuggled contraband into a prison. Vermont State Police say David Orvis, 28, of Rutland, coordinated with at least two separate inmates to transport tobacco into the Marble Valley Correctional Facility. Police believe the inmates paid him to do so.
Lawmakers pass flood disclosure requirements for home sellers, landlords
Vermont now joins a growing list of states that mandate flood risk disclosure for real estate transactions, as climate change fuels more extreme weather. Read the story on VTDigger here: Lawmakers pass flood disclosure requirements for home sellers, landlords.
Vermont is planning for a new women’s prison. Critics say it’s too big.
Vermont’s only women’s prison, Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington, is half a century old and in terrible shape. The state has set aside millions for a new facility, but construction is years away. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont is planning for a new women’s prison. Critics say it’s too big..
Vermont Legislature passes one of the strongest data privacy measures in the country
The Democrat-controlled Vermont legislature has passed one of the strongest data privacy measures in the country aimed at cracking down on companies’ use of online personal data, which would let consumers file civil lawsuits against companies that break certain privacy rules. However, Republican Gov. Phil Scott has concerns about how part of the legislation could affect small businesses. He hasn’t seen the final bill that passed early Saturday before the Legislature adjourned. He will make a decision once he’s had a chance to review it, his spokesperson Jason Maulucci said Tuesday. The bill prohibits the sale of sensitive data, such as social security and drivers’ license numbers, financial or health information. It also sets meaningful limits on the amount of personal data that companies can collect and use, according to the nonprofit Electronic Privacy Information Center based in Washington, D.C. More than a dozen states have comprehensive data privacy laws. Vermont’s is “among the strongest, if not the strongest” in the country, said Caitriona Fitzgerald, deputy director of EPIC.
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