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Black River Action Team celebrates 25 years with annual River Sweep cleanup, Sept. 7
September 4, 2024
Saturday, Sept. 7 at 8 a.m.—SPRINGFIELD—The 25th annual RiverSweep cleanup is happening on Saturday, Sept. 7 with headquarters set up at Riverside Middle School on Fairground Road in Springfield. Sign in starts at 8 a.m. with a return time of 11 a.m. What started as an interest in citizen science and the Black River watershed has…
Celebrating 60 Years of the Food Stamp Act: Why SNAP must be protected for future generations
September 4, 2024
By Ivy Enoch Editor’s note: Ivy Enoch is SNAP policy and training lead for Hunger Free Vermont. As we mark the 60th anniversary of the Food Stamps Act, now known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) nationally and 3SquaresVT here in Vermont, it is crucial to recognize the profound impact this landmark legislation has had…
Working together to address Vermont’s health care challenges
September 4, 2024
Dear Editor, As Vermont’s population ages and in many places declines, we’re seeing the impact in all aspects of our daily lives — whether it’s housing, education or health care. What’s the core problem in Vermont’s health care system? At its most simple, the number of people paying for care through commercial insurance is going…
We have gained nothing from legalized sports betting
September 4, 2024
Dear Editor, In its first six months legalized sports betting brought $3.5 million dollars in tax revenue to the state of Vermont. Except that Vermonters and visitors bet more than $100 million in that time period and the casinos paid out less than 90%. So $10 million left our economy and we got a $3.5 million return,…
Your public forests are at risk, but you can help
September 4, 2024
Dear Editor, What was at first a peaceful and unassuming summer has now jolted Vermonters with another wave of midyear inundations. Many communities just beginning to get back on their feet from last year’s flooding have been forced back to square one. In the wake of these unfortunate circumstances, we are reminded that Vermont’s forests…
True generational change in view
September 4, 2024
Do all of these generational shifts matter? By David Moats Editor’s note: David Moats, an author and journalist who lives in Salisbury, is a regular columnist for VTDigger. He is editorial page editor emeritus of the Rutland Herald, where he won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for a series of editorials on Vermont’s civil union law.…
Miss Vermont Little Sisters program opens
September 4, 2024
Children 3-12 are invited to join mentoring program The Miss Vermont Scholarship Organization (MVSO) announced Sept. 2 the opening of registration for its mentoring program. The Little Miss Red Clover program pairs girls age 3-12 with local and state titleholders. Boys in the same age range are eligible to participate as Little Brothers. This program…
Officials strongly recommend limiting time outdoors in high-risk areas due to EEE threat
September 4, 2024
High-risk towns include Alburgh, Burlington, Colchester and Swanton Health officials began strongly recommending people in towns at high risk for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) avoid spending time outdoors as much as possible between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. to avoid mosquitoes that could carry the virus, according to a Aug. 26 news release. If going…
Where is the state road construction?
September 4, 2024
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) published its weekly report of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont, Sept. 3-6 and ongoing. I-89 Royalton: Work continues on the northbound and southbound I-89 bridges near Exit 3 in Royalton. A new traffic pattern is in effect until fall 2025:…
Michael Costa named CEO at Gifford
September 4, 2024
Michael Costa will join Gifford Health Care as president and chief executive officer on Oct. 14, Gifford’s board of directors announced Aug. 29. Costa will succeed Dan Bennett, who will retire from the role at the Randolph hospital on Oct. 11. “Michael is a great fit for Gifford and our supportive, community-focused culture,” said Gifford…
Killington Resort and Pico Mountain honor employees at annual Milestone Party
September 4, 2024
By Brooke Geery, Killington Resort Each year, Killington Resort celebrates its team members who have reached significant five-year milestones in their careers at The Beast. A party is thrown, complete with gifts from Yeti, a delicious steak dinner from Southside Steakhouse and an evening of fun and games at Stonehedge Indoor Golf. The 2024 gala,…
Vermont Education Agency releases State Ed Profile Report
September 4, 2024
Report shows education outcomes, costs, enrollment data The Vermont Agency of Education released the first report from its Listen and Learn Tour, Aug. 30. The State Education Profile Report provides data to guide education leaders, school communities, and the agency as they work together to ensure that every student in Vermont has equitable access to high-quality educational…
RRMC announces Vermont Prevention Lead Organization grant recipients
September 4, 2024
Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) announced, Tuesday, Sept. 3, the selection of second round sub-grant recipients of the Region 2 Vermont Prevention Lead Organization (VPLO) grant funds. The Region 2 service area includes Addison and Rutland counties. The sub-grants will enhance and expand prevention efforts throughout the region, for all substances and populations, from July…
Come Alive Outside and partners support Rutland’s Mystery Jack O’ Lantern tradition, key part of parade
September 4, 2024
The popular Mystery Jack O’ Lantern tradition, a key part of the Rutland Halloween Parade, is getting new energy as Come Alive Outside and its community partners take on the responsibility of coordinating this special event. This year marks a new chapter, with Come Alive Outside leading the way to ensure this tradition remains strong.…
Killington Junior Golf League closes out summer season at Rutland
September 4, 2024
By Arra Derderian Monday, Aug. 26, marked the second of two matches against Rutland CC for the Killington Junior Golf League (KJGL). This event was held at Rutland Country Club on a beautiful summer evening. The Killington Junior Golf League wrapped up its summer session and is headed into fall with more work to do at…