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Matt Harrington. Photo courtesy of Southwestern Vermont Chamber. Vermont Business Magazine The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Matt Harrington, has been named the 2026 Rising Star Alumni of the Year by Vermont Business Magazine (VermontBiz). Harrington was recognized during the publication's annual Rising Stars celebration on Wednesday, November 4, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Burlington.
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Bear hunting season in Vermont 2026 opens September 1, but not everyone gets to start that day. Nonresidents using dogs wait two weeks, and every hunter, resident or not, is capped at one bear per calendar year. This article gives you the dates, tag rules, dog permit requirements, bait ban, and reporting deadlines in the … This article, Hunting Bear With Dogs in Vermont This Fall? Nonresidents Face a Later Start , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Planning a Bear Hunt in Wyoming? Dates Change by Hunt Area and Quotas Can Close You Out • Feral Pig Hunting in Rhode Island: Laws, Licenses, and What to Do Instead • Hit a Buck Tag Question in New Jersey? The 2026-27 Rule Changed to 7 Bucks
Sarah George was among the county law enforcement officials across Vermont who won four-year terms on Tuesday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Apparent election ploy to oust Chittenden County state’s attorney fails .
Households in Maine and Wyoming can apply for heating aid now, Rhode Island takes applications from September through May, and Vermont’s crisis fuel program opens on the last Monday in November, which is Nov. 30 this year. Each state runs its own season, its own income test and its own emergency route. Maine’s one-person income […] The post Heating aid applications in Maine and Wyoming are open now, Rhode Island takes them September through May, and Vermont’s crisis fuel help starts the last Monday in November appeared first on The Money Overview .
“I’m not a private equity firm,” said Doug Bergeron, who holds a roughly 5% stake in the company. “We're completely committed to the state of Vermont.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Promising growth, Utah-based investor leads board takeover at Ethan Allen .
Pinched by a strained economy, Vermont businesses are raising prices, forgoing expansion and dabbling in artificial intelligence, a new survey by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce found. 40% of surveyed companies rated the current business climate in Vermont as poor or very poor. Negative feelings spiked significantly from a year...
REGION – Below are the results of the Vermont and New Hampshire state legislature elections relevant to the coverage areas of The Vermont Journal, The Shopper Edition, and The Message of the Week. All results are as of Nov. 5, at 12 p.m. We will update these results as votes continue to be counted.
Friday, November 6, 2026, on Common Sense Radio, with Bill Sayre, weekdays, 11 o’clock till Noon. Austin Davis, of the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce, joins Bill to discuss how best to improve the business climate in Vermont to be a place where more entrepreneurs and other businesses want to invest, grow, and hire; also a place where families, particularly young families, want to live, and can afford to live. And the effect of the elections, earlier this week, to that end.
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.
Vermont advocates celebrated Friday after voters approved an equal rights amendment, nearly a decade after the effort began.
VermontBiz Beacon Bank colleagues recently volunteered at a WindowDressers Community Build here, helping assemble free and low-cost insulated window inserts for those who cannot afford them. Through the community-driven initiative, volunteers built custom interior-mounted storm windows designed to keep homes warmer during the winter while reducing carbon emissions. WindowDressers combines...
On November 3, abortion rights won in Vermont. Eighty-nine percent of the candidates for state legislature that has been endorsed by Planned Parenthood won. “Vermont voters elected reproductive rights champions to a super-majority of legislative seats, signaling support for candidates who promised to fight against efforts to restrict reproductive freedom,” Jessica Barquist said. She is a spokeswoman for the group. Planned Parenthood has a health center in Brattleboro.
ST. JOHNSBURY — Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) has been awarded a grant to work with North Country Hospital and other long-standing regional partners on expanding NEK Prosper! to include the Newport Health Service Area. The grant supports collaborative planning and sustainable partnerships through the Rural Northern Border Region Network Planning (RNBR-NP) Program. The expansion of NEK Prosper!, the St. Johnsbury Health Service Area’s Accountable Community for Health, will bring together healthcare, behavioral health, and social service organizations across Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties to establish shared governance, infrastructure, and a long-term sustainability plan. Extensive community engagement will be central to this effort, ensuring that diverse community voices are represented, local needs and priorities inform decision-making, and residents and partners have meaningful opportunities to shape the future of this regional collaboration.
With Halloween over , Starbucks is getting into the holiday spirit. On Thursday, Nov. 5, the coffee chain dropped its holiday menu , including everything from a new cake pop and apple refresher to returning favorites like the Snowman Cookie and beloved Sugar Cookie Latte. The festive menu drop also marks the debut of this year's holiday cup design, featuring red and green ribbons alongside decorated trees. Starbucks locations in Chittenden County include: 18 Lower Mountain View Drive, Colchester; 54 Sunderland Way, Essex; 1150 Williston Road, South Burlington; 155 Dorset Street South, South Burlington (located in Target); 595 Shelburne Road, Burlington; 580 Shelburne Road, South Burlington; 30 Hawthorne St., Williston; and 90 Center Road, Essex Junction. Here's the full 2026 Starbucks holiday menu lineup, available in stores nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 5. New holiday drinks at Starbucks Starbucks is introducing new Tiramisu Velvet beverages on the 2026 holiday menu, bringing a trio of decadent holiday drinks inspired by the Italian dessert: Tiramisu Velvet Latte: Starbucks signature espresso combined with milk and vanilla syrup, topped with a Velvet Mascarpone Cold Foam and a dusting of rich cocoa. Available hot or iced. Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew: Starbucks cold brew with vanilla syrup,
“The veterans who speak are our neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family members. Attending a Vets Town Hall is a chance to learn about some of the experiences that have been meaningful to them,” said Kristen Eaton, deputy director of Vets Town Hall. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vets Town Hall events will highlight veterans’ stories in November .
BURLINGTON, VT — Vermont defeated Fairfield in the America East – Metro Challenge 79-67 on Thursday evening from Leo D. Mahoney Arena. Will Davies led the Catamounts with a team-high 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. HOW IT HAPPENED. Darrel Yepdo made a three-pointer, giving Vermont a...
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) announces a $333,428 investment in the specialty crop industries through the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Projects funded by this program focus on the competitiveness of fruit, vegetable, maple, and nursery crop industries in the state.
