By Emma Cotton/VTDigger Vermont forests have experienced floodwaters, a general excess of moisture, wildfire smoke, unexpected frost and heat waves this growing season. Still, according to state officials, none of those conditions are expected to disrupt the fall foliage season. […]
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Lyme disease prevention vaccine trial begins recruiting in Vermont
Enrollment is open to ages 5 and older The University of Vermont Medical Center and the Vaccine Testing Center at UVM’s Larner College of Medicine will operate as a study site for a worldwide Phase 3 clinical study to […]
High school entrepreneurs are eligible to win full-tuition to UVM
The University of Vermont announced Sept. 5 the Vermont Pitch Challenge, a new entrepreneurial-focused competition that gives high school students from across the world in grades 10-12 a chance to pitch innovative and impactful business plans — all while competing […]
Family can’t find home, buys Ripton’s inn
By John Flowers/Addison County Independent RIPTON — In addition to abundant rainfall, this summer has brought numerous housing inquiries from people seeking to relocate to an Addison County that has few available homes to offer. The Guilbeau family of […]
Second Lake Pauline cleanup provides Labor Day enjoyment
Ludlow’s Lake Pauline was transformed from a muddy collection back into an exquisite place to spend Labor Day weekend, thanks to the dedicated efforts of about 30 people who came together the previous Saturday to clean up debris from […]
Hartland, other towns won’t get federal funding for flood damage
By Curt Peterson Acting Hartland Town Manager Martin Dole told the select board Wednesday evening the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not going to include Hartland’s July 21 flooding with its latest emergency declaration. “FEMA declares a state […]
Ludlow Rotary flood recovery reaches $100,000
During a recent community meeting with representatives from the State of Vermont to exchange information on state assistance in flood recovery and to inform them about the damages, Thomas Ray, Ludlow Area Rotary Club president, reported that Ludlow Area […]
New salon comes to Killington after location in Ludlow floods
Seventh Heaven Salon is now in former Mountain Cuts building By Katy Savage The July flood brought a new salon to Killington. Owner Peggy Campney and stylist Katelyn Stewart opened Seventh Heaven Salon & Spa at the former Mountain […]
Killington receives Catalyst grant
Killington officials gathered in Montpelier on Friday, Sept. 8, for an award ceremony where they received the largest Catalyst Grant in Vermont at $2.25 million. One million dollars will be used toward a new municipal system and $1.25 million […]
Casella completes $219m acquisition of Consolidated Waste Services, LLC assets
Casella Waste Systems, Inc (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company, announced Sept. 5 that it completed the acquisition of the collection, transfer, and recycling assets of Consolidated Waste Services, LLC and its affiliates […]