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Ignat Solzhenitsyn to speak at Cavendish Fletcher Library

PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – Nov. 17 marks an important date for the work of the Nobel Laureate and Soviet dissident Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. On this date in 1962, “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” was published in Novy Mir, ushering in a new understanding of Stalin’s forced labor camps, the Gulag. In 2026, Nov. 17 is the publication date of “Love the Revolution: An Unfinished Novel,” in English.

Cavendish, VT · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Cavendish Update 11/13/26: SB Mtg/Cav. Civics/News/Events

LINKS TO CAVENDISH CONNECTS: Facebook Blue Sky or Website. CHS PROCTORSVILLE GHOST WALK: Sunday, 2 pm in front of the Proctorsville War Memorial. IGNAT SOLZHENITSYN TALK @ CAVENDISH LIBRARY: Wednesday Nov. 18 @ 6 pm. Click here for more information. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW: TGR Movie Night; Fundraiser for the...

Cavendish, VT · 1d

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Mount Holly School ranks among top 8 in Vermont

MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – At a time when Vermont’s education system faces intense scrutiny over costs, student outcomes, and the future of small schools, new national school rankings offer an important reminder: Some of Vermont’s highest-performing elementary schools are located in its smallest rural communities. According to...

Vermont · 3d

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Vermont business leaders cite cost pressures during visit with Boston Fed

Vermont’s tourism and hospitality industries are feeling pressure from rising costs and shifting consumer habits, a group of executives told Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins during a roundtable this week in Killington. Several of the business leaders said they had raised prices to cope with across-the-board...

Vermont · 2d

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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 · 6d

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Officials to break ground on new Plattsburgh YMCA building

A ground-breaking ceremony on the future location of Plattsburgh YMCA is happening Thursday night.

Plattsburgh, NY · 1d

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Man dies in Berkshire car and house fire

Update: state police are investigating after a man was found dead Friday afternoon in Berkshire after a car reportedly caught fire and then ended up near a house.

Berkshire, VT · 16h

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New bocce ball courts open at Plattsburgh park

Four dedicated bocce ball courts are open at Plattsburgh's South Acres Park, with a ceremony on Friday morning.

Plattsburgh, NY · 2d

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Cashman attends Small Business Hearing in Albany

ALBANY | Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) attended a legislative hearing in Albany Tuesday morning on the impact and effectiveness of economic development programs that were funded in this year’s state budget. “Throughout the duration of my recent municipal tour, I have been able to sit down and speak...

Albany, NY · 3d

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Winooski residents raise concerns over horse-and-carriage plans

Winooski's newly-opened Sugar House Hotel wants to offer horse rides around the meadow in the Casavant Nature Area. But a lot of residents aren't on board.

Winooski, VT · 3d

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Mid-term results a ‘vindication’ of Howard Dean’s 50-state strategy

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Is former Gov. Howard Dean’s 50-state strategy making a comeback?. Last week, Democrats won big in swing states and red states. Former governor and Democratic National Committee Chair Howard Dean is credited with pioneering the 50-state strategy from 2005 to 2009, a grassroots effort to run Democratic candidates at every level and in every state.

Burlington, VT · 2d

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Lafayette City Council rejects proposed new downtown AI bar

The Lafayette Council met late into the night on Tuesday, and in the end, members voted down a new high-tech bar in downtown Lafayette. The decision came down amid concerns about safety in the downtown area. The owner had planned to use artificial intelligence bartenders to staff the club.

Burlington, VT · 3d

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Traveling from coast to coast: Students from Western states choose Vermont

Roughly half of UVM’s class of 2028 students come from outside New England. The incoming class represents approximately 47 states and 28 countries.Different U.S. regions have perceptions of New England and Vermont culture; four students who moved to Burlington from Western states explored how their perceptions of Vermont and New England were affirmed and challenged by attending UVM.

Burlington, VT · 2d

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Colchester school board discuss possible new graduation requirements from the state

COLCHESTER — The Colchester school board met Tuesday, Nov. 3 to talk about new state graduation standards and upcoming budget work. Due to the legislature’s passage of education reform law Act 73 in 2025, the state board of education is mandated to have uniform statewide graduation requirements. The graduation requirements will likely begin to go into effect for next year’s high school freshmen, the class of 2031, but go fully into effect for the class of 2033.

Colchester, VT · 2d

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North Elba, Lake Placid continue updating Land Use Code

The Town of North Elba and the Village of Lake Placid continue efforts to amend the existing Land Use Code. — LAKE PLACID | The Town of North Elba and the Village of Lake Placid continue efforts to change how land-use and building-code violations are enforced — through civil penalties rather than criminal prosecution.

Lake Placid, NY · 1d

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Assemblyman Cashman celebrates "First Gen Day" at North Country colleges

“As a first-generation college graduate, being able to celebrate fellow first-gen students and recognize the work these incredible faculty and staff perform every day is especially meaningful,” Assemblyman Cashman said after visiting all four colleges in the 115th Assembly District. PLATTSBURGH | Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) visited all four colleges in the 115th Assembly district to celebrate First Generation College Graduate Day, recognized nationally on Nov. 8.

Plattsburgh, NY · 2d

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New York Veterans Are Restoring an Old Air Force Base’s Santa Statue

Plattsburgh Air Force veterans are giving a the iconic Santa atop a B-47 aircraft a festive makeover.

Plattsburgh, NY · 2d