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MyChamplainValley.com

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Vermont to see minimum wage increase in 2027

Vermont's minimum wage is going up in 2027, according to the state's Department of Labor.

Vermont · 5h

WCAX

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Questions linger over UNH polling after Scott’s Vermont election win

Gov. Phil Scott’s victory over Amanda Janoo in Tuesday’s election is raising questions about pre-election polling that showed him losing the Vermont governor’s race.

Vermont · 2d
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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 · 3d

VTDigger

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Losing ground: Vermont’s struggle against river erosion

River erosion causes the vast majority of the state’s flood damage. The problem is getting worse. And many Vermonters remain in harm’s way. Read the story on VTDigger here: Losing ground: Vermont’s struggle against river erosion .

Vermont · 6h

wamc.org

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Vermont investigation unearths big questions - twenty years after clean water initiative began

As Lake Champlain has been dealing with toxic phosphorous and algae blooms, Vermont has put nearly one billion dollars into a clean water initiative. But after all that money, and twenty years of work, the Lake hasn't gotten much cleaner. And Vermonters have been left with a lot of unknowns. WAMC’s Producer Annie Bennett sat down with Jonathan Mingle at Seven Days, a reporter of the "Troubled Water" series to talk about how they investigated this issue and where it stands now:

Vermont · 2d

VTDigger

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Every child deserves someone in their corner

Vermont's volunteer Guardians ad Litem bring a child's voice and best interests into the courtroom. Read the story on VTDigger here: Every child deserves someone in their corner .

Vermont · 5h

Gadget Review

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New Hampshire and Vermont Have Banned Flock and ALPR Cameras Statewide; Ohio May Be Joining Them

Ohio House Bill 1010 would ban government ALPR surveillance statewide, with exceptions for dash cams, body cameras, and toll systems.

Ohio · 7d

vermontpublic.org

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People come first for this town's delinquent tax collector

In many towns across the state, final property tax payments come due in the month of November. If you miss the due date, you’re late. But if you wait long enough, you find yourself in the land of delinquency. Sandra Ferver has held the positions of town clerk and...

Worcester, VT · 11h

Main Street Dollars

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Vermonters must sign up through Vermont Health Connect by Dec. 15 for coverage starting Jan. 1, and repayment caps are gone, so they could owe back the full premium tax credit

Vermonters who want health coverage starting Jan. 1, 2027 have to sign up through Vermont Health Connect by Dec. 15. Open enrollment runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 28, but the state says only people who enroll by the 15th are guaranteed a January start date. A federal change also takes effect with the 2026 […]

Vermont · 2d

vermontpublic.org

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Veterans Day events planned across Vermont include ceremonies, parades and luncheons

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. Government offices and the U.S. Postal Service will be closed for the day. Here are some of the events honoring veterans around Vermont throughout the week. Nov. 6. Bennington. Two Vets Town Hall events are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Friday. This event...

Vermont · 3d

vermontpublic.org

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Many Vermonters struggle with housing costs. Few lose their homes

While Vermonters often hear about the state's housing affordability crisis, comparatively few homeowners are actually losing their homes to foreclosure. In fact, Vermont had the lowest foreclosure rate in the country in August, according to ATTOM, a real estate data and analytics company that tracks housing markets nationwide. Its data showed Vermont’s foreclosure rates declined in August, with just one foreclosure for every 67,808 housing units.

Vermont · 11h

waterburyroundabout.org

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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 · 2d

waterburyroundabout.org

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From Vietnam to Afghanistan: A Vermont Guard member’s lifetime of service

COLCHESTER – “At midnight it was time to move,” said retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Pete Ferrell, recalling a night in Afghanistan. He gripped the handle of one of the four corners of a field stretcher carrying a wounded soldier. A tray of medical equipment on the soldier’s chest chirped as it monitored vital signs and sustained him. The team of four soldiers locked step, carrying the patient onto a plane bound for a higher level of care.

Vermont · 2d

waterburyroundabout.org

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Schubart: Gov. Phil Scott’s defining legacy

In an historic Vermont win, five-term incumbent Republican Gov. Phil Scott, long considered one of the most popular governors in the country, clinched a sixth term in the recent midterm election and did so in a predominantly progressive blue state. Pundits have offered many reasons for Scott beating his challenger,...

Vermont · 4h

vermontbiz.com

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Beacon Bank employees help provide free and low-cost insulated window inserts for Vermont households in-need

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...

Vermont · 3d

vermontjournal.com

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Podcast episode explores the life of James Hartness

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – What do precision manufacturing, Vermont politics, aviation, and amateur astronomy have in common? The answer is James Hartness, the innovative Vermont industrialist and governor whose influence can still be seen and felt in Springfield nearly a century after his death. The latest episode of the history...

Springfield, VT · 22h

etechzones.com

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Free Government Phone in Vermont: How to Apply

If you’re looking for a free government phone in Vermont, start by checking whether you qualify for Lifeline. You may be eligible if you receive 3SquaresVT, Medicaid, or another qualifying benefit, or if your household income falls within the federal limit. Once approved, you can enroll with a participating provider that serves your address.

Vermont · 17h

classicnewyorkhistory.com

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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 · 1d

suncommunitynews.com

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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 · 4d

wnbz.com

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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 · 3d