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Getting around town on public transportation harder for Vermonters

Money shortages in public transit are making it harder for Vermonters to get around. Amid financial struggles, Green Mountain Transit has cut bus stops in Chittenden County.

Chittenden County, VT · 1d
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The Burlington Free Press

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Vermont students don hard hats to solve trades workforce shortages

Vermont high schoolers are strapping on hard hats and grinding buzzsaws as technical education centers try to fill holes in the state's chronically depleted trade industries. About 5,470 secondary students across Vermont were enrolled in career technical education programs as of 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education. These students are trained in construction, electrical work and other crafts by master tradespeople, with the hope of replenishing workers aging out of their jobs. “One of the bigger problems I see is the disconnect between industry and public education,” said Ross Lavoie, an instructor at the Vermont Construction Academy in Winooski. “We need to communicate the needs and skills that industry needs and have public education mesh with those.” Behind the news: Sign up for Free Press Selects and hear how we do journalism, free every Sunday. Vermont trades industries stagnated Vermont’s construction industry stagnated from September 2025 to September 2026 while the majority of the country saw a steady increase in the field. A study from the state Department of Labor revealed Vermont will need 1,500 licensed electricians over the next 10 years to make up for the shortage. And the average age of a construction worker is nearly

Vermont · 2d

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Bellows Falls Haunted House a success

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – This year’s annual Bellows Falls Haunted house raised more than $3,700 toward renovations to the lower theater of the Bellows Falls Opera House. After tickets sold out early, additional tickets were added for full-scare night, and these tickets also sold out. A huge thank-you...

Vermont · 1d
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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 · 7h
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Animal of Things

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Pet Trust Laws in Vermont: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Helena Lopes / Unsplash Pet trust laws in Vermont let you do something many owners assume is impossible: set aside money for your pet’s care and give someone legal authority to make sure it gets used. Without a plan, the law treats your dog, cat, or horse as property, which means the animal cannot inherit anything on its own. … This article, Pet Trust Laws in Vermont: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Shock Collar Laws in Oregon: What Dog Owners Can and Cannot Do • Petting Zoo Laws in South Carolina: Licenses, Permits, and Liability Rules Explained • Kosher Slaughter Laws in California: How Shechita Fits Within State and Federal Rules

Vermont · 1d

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Molly Gray outlines priorities for return to Vermont Statehouse

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Lt. Gov.-elect Molly Gray is preparing to return to the Statehouse in January, with plans to bring back a first-term initiative and kick-start a universal primary care system. WCAX reporter Abigial Saxe took a walk with Gray and discussed policy priorities. Post-Election Day and pre-legislative...

Vermont · 20h

VTDigger

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Kid Governor shows our future voters that their voices matter now

More than 2,000 Vermont fifth graders are casting ballots this month for classmates whose platforms include housing, mental health and addiction. Read the story on VTDigger here: Kid Governor shows our future voters that their voices matter now .

Vermont · 1d

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Veterans Day events in Vermont

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Towns and cities across the Green Mountain State plan to honor those who served Wednesday. Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. from the Barre Auditorium. A ceremony will follow at 11 a.m. inside Barre City Park. Bennington. Parade starts at 11 a.m. and will travel down east...

Vermont · 1d

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Vermont officials urge communities to clean up political signs

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Gov. Phil Scott is urging communities to clean up political signs now that the election is a week behind us. State transportation officials will soon start removing remaining signs from beside state highways, a standard process following an election. You can help out, too, by picking...

Vermont · 1d

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Registration remains open for the Housing Conference happening November 18th

Do not miss your chance to attend the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference happening next Wednesday, November 18th. Online registration is still open!. This is the state’s largest conference dedicated to affordable housing in Vermont and it only happens every two years. Participate in a full day of learning sessions, and connect with others to strategize solutions.

Vermont · 2d

hardwickgazette.org

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Orleans County measles cases confirmed

WATERBURY – A small number of measles cases have been confirmed in Orleans County according to a Vermont Department of Health (VDH) statement Monday. The health risk to the general public in Vermont is low at this time they said, with investigation and response ongoing. On Monday, Nov. 9,...

Orleans County, VT · 1d

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Vermont sets midterm turnout record as election results certified

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont saw record voter turnout in last week’s midterm election. On Tuesday, representatives of Vermont’s three major political parties canvassed and signed off on Vermont’s statewide and federal votes, the last official step to certify the election. Data show 311,510 people voted, setting...

Vermont · 1d

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Southwestern Vermont Chamber celebrates community leaders at 4th annual Heart of The Shires event

VermontBiz The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce brought together nonprofit leaders, volunteers, business owners, and community partners on Thursday evening for its 4th Annual Heart of The Shires celebration, recognizing three individuals and organizations whose leadership, service, and commitment continue to strengthen Southwestern Vermont. Held November 5 at the Bennington...

Bennington, VT · 2d

VTDigger

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Vermont Conversation: ‘Freedom in America is never guaranteed.’ Garrett Graff on America’s many revolutions

“We are a country that gets better,” said Vermont historian and journalist Garrett Graff. “We are a country where we have the opportunity as each successive generation to expand the circle of who counts as an American.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: ‘Freedom in America is never guaranteed.’ Garrett Graff on America’s many revolutions .

Vermont · 18h

The Commons

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Prop. 4: appropriate and necessary - and the work must continue

BRATTLEBORO-The midterm election brought significant results towards the possibility of a more safe, equitable, and humane society. Vermont overwhelmingly voted in favor of Proposal 4, an equal rights amendment to the state constitution, and will now join 30 other states in the union in reasserting the inherent rights of all who live in our state.

Brattleboro, VT · 1d

vermontbiz.com

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Statement from Governor Phil Scott for Veterans Day

Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement:. “Today, we take a moment to honor the brave men and women who have always answered the call. “Throughout our nation's history, Vermonters have stepped up time and time again, serving in moments when our country needed them most...

Vermont · 20h

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Washington County voters approve $54.9 million bond for new career center

MONTPELIER – Voters in Washington County supported an effort to nearly double the Central Vermont Career Center, approving a $54.9 million bond to build a new campus, Nov. 3. The current technical education center at Barre’s Spaulding High School only has space for about 250 students. Last year more...

Washington County, VT · 1d

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Vermont School Consolidation: Act 170 Implementation Watch

Vermont’s school district landscape continues to evolve as new regional structures take shape and communities consider potential consolidation. Our Government Affairs Group provides a weekly update on the latest developments and what they may mean for Vermont schools and communities. What’s Happening Now: H.955 / Act 170 Implementation Watch...

Vermont · 1d

VTDigger

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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 · 2d

VTDigger

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Vermont receives $190M in the second year of federal rural health awards

The second installment of the five-year program aims to continue the work already in motion, which some lawmakers have raised concerns over. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont receives $190M in the second year of federal rural health awards .

Vermont · 19h