Audi FIS Ski World Cup 2016 Program

Vermont State University (VTSU) begins its second year by welcoming more than 1,700 new degree-seeking students in the Class of 2028 to its campuses this fall and reports a strong retention of returning students as well, meeting expectations for all campuses and exceeding projections in many programs. The new class is just over 200 students…

Five companies have been selected to participate in a national startup accelerator program including three Vermont-based startups and two from out-of-state, according to a news release Sept. 10. Tacitly, Aprexis Health, Brightwater Tools, SkinGenius and Cathoven will participate in the gBETA Rutland program through national venture capital firm gener8tor. gBETA Rutland is a free 7-week…

By Adam Davis Dream Maker Bakers in Killington is looking to set a new world record with the largest whoopie pie ever produced at the annual Whoopie Pie Festival in downtown Rutland on Saturday, Sept. 14. The 1,100-pound concoction will require almost 300 pounds of powdered sugar, as well as 150 pounds of marshmallow fluff,…

By Peter D’Auria and Erin Petenko/VTDigger Health insurance prices in Vermont are high — and getting higher. Average premium prices for individual marketplace plans in Vermont are among the highest in the country, according to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, costing more than double the national average, even when federal subsidies are accounted for.  Vermont’s premium…