Four area towns receive planning grants
Ludlow, Brandon, Cavendish and Hartford awarded planning grants Four municipalities in Rutland and Windsor Counties were among 29 towns awarded planning projects totaling $598,997, Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development announced, March 24. The […]
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Covid levels remain ‘low’ as the state stops reporting PCR testing data
By Kate O’Farrell/VTDigger Vermont’s Covid-19 community levels remained “low” this past week, the state Dept. of Health reported Wednesday, March 1, rounding out the month of February with consistently low community levels. The number of cases, hospital admissions and people in Vermont hospitals […]
Auditor Hoffer releases report identifying risks to Vt’s universal broadband efforts
State Auditor Doug Hoffer released a new report March 21 highlighting potential risks to Vermont’s unique strategy to achieve universal broadband access. The Vermont Community Broadband Board is overseeing the distribution of approximately $350 million to extend high speed internet […]
Outer Limits is where legends are made
By Merissa Sherman My skis twist underneath me, wiggling through the moguls like a snake might find its way through an obstacle course of river rocks. It almost feels like they have a mind of their own, which obviously the […]
Rutland Cobra gymnasts excel at state championship
Diamond team defends title for third consecutive year Cobra Gymnastics wrapped up their four-month competitive season with success at the Vermont State Championships on March 18-19 in Bellows Fall, Vermont. In total, 361 gymnasts competed in 13 different levels over […]
Plant CSI: Solving crimes with plants
By Jodi Larison Plant materials have been used to solve crimes on television shows, in books and in real life. The use of plant materials in solving crimes is called forensic botany. Plant materials that have been utilized in solving […]
