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A different kind of return: Investing in Vermont’s future

A new short film from the Vermont Community Foundation explores how mission investing is helping build housing, support local businesses, and create opportunities across Vermont. Through stories from around the state, the film shows how charitable dollars can be put to work locally while seeking financial returns that support future giving. Read the story on VTDigger here: A different kind of return: Investing in Vermont’s future .

Vermont · 19h

vtcynic.com

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Midterm election night in photos

On the night of Nov 3., our photographers captured live happenings on campus and at the Vermont Democrats’ watch party at the South End Arts and Business Association’s Pine Street gallery. On campus, students focused their attention nationally, anxious to see if the rumored blue wave would materialize....

Vermont · 1d
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waterburyroundabout.org

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LETTER: A commission that cannot condemn a shove

In late September, state Rep. Troy Headrick, I-Burlington, was shoved at a private gathering in Burlington. He had organized the invitation-only meeting at Rock Point with allies of the Abenaki First Nation at Odanak to examine the evidence behind Vermont's tribal recognitions. When four members of the state-recognized Abenaki Nation...

Burlington, VT · 1d

MyChamplainValley.com

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Vermont health authorities confirm first measles cases this fall

Officials at the Vermont Department of Health on Monday confirmed multiple measles cases in Orleans County, believed to be connected.

Vermont · 1d

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 · 2d

waterburyroundabout.org

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LETTER: League of Women Voters applauds amendment passage

The League of Women Voters of Vermont congratulates Vermonters for voting yes on Nov. 3 to add Proposal 4 (Article 23), Equal Protection of Law Amendment, to the Vermont Constitution. According to the Secretary of State's election night reporting, almost 73.9% or 230,396 of voters approved adding Prop 4 to...

Vermont · 1d

vermontbiz.com

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Vermont Agency of Education holds Statewide Strategic Planning Retreat

Vermont Business Magazine On November 5, the Vermont Agency of Education was joined by over 300 educators and other partners from across Vermont in Stowe for the Agency’s second annual Statewide Strategic Planning Retreat. The all-day event follows publication of the Agency’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan last month and provided an opportunity for stakeholders across Vermont to unite on implementing a statewide vision for education.

Vermont · 14h

vermontbiz.com

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VAHHS: Legislative update - key races and upcoming Medicaid changes

State Races: Governor Phil Scott takes a historic sixth governorship. The Democrats regain their super majority in both the House and the Senate. The Democrats have largely run on Universal Primary Care while the Scott Administration has promoted restructuring health insurance plans. This sets up an interesting tension in the legislature that is not mutually exclusive.

Vermont · 14h

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 · 2d

WCAX

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$10 million in road upgrades planned for New York's North Country

Clinton County, NY · 11h

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 · 3d

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.

Waterbury, VT · 3d

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 · 4d

sevendaysvt.com

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Homelessness Rises in Chittenden County, Drops Across Vermont

There was a slight uptick in the number of homeless people in Chittenden County this year, as well as a troubling increase in the number of homeless children across Vermont. That’s according to the point-in-time count, a snapshot of the number of homeless people identified across the state on one night in January. A report analyzing the count was released by a coalition of homelessness advocates on Tuesday.

Chittenden County, VT · 12h

MyChamplainValley.com

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Smuggler’s Notch closing, possibly for the winter

Vermont Route 108 is closing Tuesday evening, and could be closed until the spring, say Vermont transportation officials.

Cambridge, VT · 13h

adirondackexplorer.org

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Loon Lake landowners sue town of Franklin over building moratorium

A new battle in a series of legal entanglements is underway over a proposed 52-lot subdivision and beach on Loon Lake in Franklin County. Owners of more than 800 acres are suing the town of Franklin and its attorney over a one-year building moratorium the board enacted in a 3-2 vote on June 10.

Franklin County, NY · 1d

suncommunitynews.com

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Assemblyman Cashman launches 2026 Holiday Toy Drive

The annual tradition gathers and donates new, unwrapped toys to donate to North Country children during the holiday season. — PLATTSBURGH | Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) announced the launch of his 2026 Holiday Toy Drive collection to benefit the Christmas Bureau. The annual tradition gathers and donates new,...

Plattsburgh, NY · 1d

WCAX

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You Can Quote Me: Nov. 8, 2026

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - This week on ‘You Can Quote Me’ midterm election recap and analysis. Also one-on-one with Sen. Bernie Sanders. We sit down with Vermont’s senior senator to talk about the blue wave and control of congress.

Burlington, VT · 2d

suncommunitynews.com

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Moriah receives grant for Bulwagga Bay

Over the last 15 years, shoreline erosion has caused multiple camp sites to be lost at Bulwagga Bay. — MORIAH| The Town of Moriah will hopefully no longer be bleeding money at Bulwagga Bay as Lake Champlain continues to erode the popular campground’s shoreline. Thanks to a Department of Environmental Conservation grant from New York State to the tune of $1 million dollars awarded to the Town last week, the stabilization project will continue, preventing Mother Nature from devouring the Town’s vital property.

Moriah, NY · 1d

Times Union

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Premiums climb, options dwindle in Adirondacks as NY rolls back health plan

Changes to the Essential Plan leave 16,000 residents in the North Country without coverage, raising alarms among rural healthcare providers.

New York · 1d