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Season’s first wintry system to bring widespread snow and mixing to most of the region

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Our stretch of quieter weather gives way to a storm system bringing rain and mountain snow to Vermont and the North Country Thursday. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. Thursday through 10 a.m. Friday for portions of the Adirondacks and southern Green Mountains. Snow showers may reach some valley floors Thursday night, though most lower elevations should see little to no accumulation.

Green Mountains, VT · 1d
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Porter nurses strike new labor deal

On Oct. 23, Porter Medical Center nurses signed a new labor contract with the hospital’s administration, securing wage increases along with other shift and benefit improvements. This agreement, which will last for three years, comes after months of negotiations between the hospital and the Porter Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals, PFNHP Local 5753, the union representing the hospital’s employees.

Porter, NY · 1d
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Country Herald

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Vermont Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Salted I-91 Can Still Ice Over

Burlington, Montpelier and White River Junction drivers should know why treated roads can still freeze.

Vermont · 2d

The Cool Down

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Percent of Vermont experiencing moderate drought jumps from 14% to 32% in one week

Even moderate conditions can spur a multitude of impacts, including wildfires, water use restrictions, stress on vegetation, and reduced agricultural yields.

Vermont · 23h

sevendaysvt.com

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Grant Will Allow Vermont to Upgrade Its Ability to Track Snow

Move over, Mount Mansfield snow stake. There’s a new measuring device in town. The iconic ruler at the top of Vermont has been the gold standard for calculating snow depth for decades. But the University of Vermont has received a grant to install snow-monitoring equipment that will allow researchers to collect better, more varied data. These advanced recording devices, which include gadgets called “snow pillows,” will help forecasting for winter sports, as well as flooding and water resources, according to Keith Jennings, the director of research at UVM’s Water Resources Institute. That’s because they’ll measure depth, temperature and snow density — “the liquid water that’s within it,” Jennings said.

Vermont · 2d

WCAX

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Vermont elementary students learn from veterans about service and sacrifice

Veterans Day only comes once a year, but Vermont elementary students are learning about honoring service and sacrifice at the VA Medical Center.

Vermont · 20h

MyChamplainValley.com

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Johnson Health moving to permanent home this winter, years after flooding

A Johnson-based health clinic is getting a new permanent home, years after flooding made for an uncertain future.

Vermont · 1d

Colchester Sun

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From The Hive: double dominance: Essex volleyball gains two Division I state shampionships

This article was first published in The Hive, the student newspaper at Essex High School. Amelia Cannizzaro is a student at EHS. The Essex Hornets solidified their status as undisputed powerhouse of Vermont high school volleyball on Sunday, Nov. 1, capturing both the boys’ and girls’ Division I state titles in an unforgettable afternoon.

Essex, VT · 1d

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Botox for Jaw Pain in Williston, VT Now Available as Contemporary Dental Arts Expands Therapeutic Services

Williston, VT – November 10, 2026 – Contemporary Dental Arts is proud to announce the expansion of its therapeutic services to include advanced facial treatments designed to relieve chronic discomfort and improve quality of life. Under the ownership of Dr. Luciana Flores, DDS, the Williston practice is bringing a new dimension of care to patients who have long struggled with jaw-related pain, facial tension, and persistent headaches. This expansion reflects Dr. Flores’s commitment to treating the whole patient, not just the teeth.

Williston, VT · 2d

Middlebury Campus

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TEDxMiddlebury: looking into new horizons

On Nov. 7, the Innovation Hub sponsored TEDxMiddlebury 2026 ‘New Horizons’ at the McCullough Student Center in Wilson Hall. The student-led event, held from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., was open to the public, allowing for a community-wide dissemination of ideas and experiences. Grass roots TEDx events are...

Middlebury, VT · 1d

Colchester Sun

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‘A source of happiness:’ Glazed Donuts to take over Leo & Co location

ESSEX TOWN — While Leo & Co’s beloved chicken salad won’t be going anywhere, Glazed Donuts is taking over the space with a new twist. Owner Rachel Lee started Glazed Donuts as a Valentine's Day pop up nine months ago. Between now and then, the business has gained rapid popularity, quickly outpacing Lee’s home kitchen and soon its half of Leo & Co’s kitchen. Seeing as Glazed Donuts had a need for the full space, Kayla Silver, owner of the Essex cafe and market, decided it was time to hand the baton so she can spend more family time as a new mother.

Essex, VT · 1d

Colchester Sun

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From The Hive: EHS varsity field hockey celebrates a successful season

This article was first published in The Hive, the student newspaper at Essex High School. Oona Osborne and Emma Cross are students at EHS. On Saturday, Oct. 31, the Essex Varsity Field Hockey girls competed for the title of the Vermont Principals’ Association Division 1 Field Hockey State Champions. They faced Rice Memorial High School, the reigning champions. Essex High School lost 7-0, finishing as runner-up.

Essex, VT · 22h

thevermontstandard.com

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Advocates say Prop 3 and Prop 4 enshrine rights as constitutional and offer tangible protections

The symbolic victories of Propositions 3 and 4 — constitutional amendments passed by public-referendum vote in Vermont last week on Election Day — also come with real, nuts-and-bolts benefits, according to community organizations deeply invested in promoting the rights of those people each amendment was written to protect.

Vermont · 1d

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Insurer MVP Health Care Fine-Tunes Provider-Centric Dashboards

MVP Health Care, a nonprofit regional health insurer in New York and Vermont, has been working the past few years to make its data more useful and actionable for the clinicians it works with. Healthcare Innovation recently spoke with Susan Kopp, MVP’s director of provider analytics, innovation and delivery, and Collete Yao, vice president of enterprise AI & clinical data strategy, about building closer data-sharing relationships with provider organizations.

Vermont · 1d

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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 · 4d