ROCHESTER— The Rochester/Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance (RASTA) and Green Mountain Trails (GMT) are partnering up on an initiative to connect their respective networks, according to a news release last week. The project, which recently won the support of a […]
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“Reel Fun Week” coming to Vermont State Parks, July 10-17
Series of free fishing clinics to be offered statewide July 10-17—STATEWIDE—A week full of fishing fun is just around the corner as Vermont State Parks and Vermont Fish & Wildlife will be hosting “Reel Fun Week” from July 10-17 at […]
Report provides snapshot of statewide homelessness
By Evan Johnson On a single night in January this year, 1,225 Vermonters were found to be literally homeless. The 2017 Point-in-Time Count Report, released Thursday, June 15, the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness and the Chittenden County Homeless Alliance, […]
Report rates statewide efforts to feed kids
A report released June 13 by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) confirms that Vermont continues to be a national leader in the fight to end childhood hunger, especially during the summer months when free school meals are not […]
Statewide teachers’ health plan a rare opportunity
Dear Editor, The time to act is now. The Legislature faces a rare opportunity to make Vermont more affordable for all. The Affordable Care Act requires renegotiations of all teacher health insurance plans before Jan. 1, 2018. This provision allows […]
Police arrest 65 in statewide warrant sweep
Last week, Vermont State Police arrested 65 individuals as part of a coordinated statewide arrest warrant sweep. All of these individuals have pending criminal charges in Superior Court (felonies and misdemeanors) and failed to uphold their court obligations, which resulted […]
Free hunting seminars held statewide
Signup deadlines start Wednesday, Aug. 17. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will be holding a series of free seminars to teach people more about hunting. The seminars will cover a variety of hunting techniques and species and will give participants […]
State Announces Open Farm Week, Aug, 15-21
Open Farm Week celebrates origins of great food
Courtesy of NOFA Vermont This curious cow gets a closer look, just as folks can do with local farms during Open Farm Week, Aug. 3-9. Aug. 3-9—STATEWIDE—The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) announces the first Open Farm Week, […]
Vt. artists welcome fall visitors to their studios
Open Studio Weekend is held at sites across the state on Oct. 4 & 5 Oct. 4-5 — STATEWIDE — Leaf peepers love autumn in Vermont and traveling the state to see the brilliant show of reds, oranges and yellows shimmering in […]