What COVID-19 and oil prices mean for your retirement account By Patrick M. McGinn As of last week, major market indices in the Americas, Asia and Europe have fallen more than 20% from recent historical highs. Globally declining investor sentiment and increasing pessimism have contributed to some of the sharpest intraday trading losses since 1987.…

By Colin Mein/VT Digger Gov. Phil Scott said on Wednesday that he has enlisted the help of senior aides in previous administrations to help lead the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Liz Miller, who was chief of staff to former Gov. Peter Shumlin, a Democrat, and Neale Lunderville, who was secretary of administration for…

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March 16, 2020 Dear Friends and Neighbors of OHF, The Coronavirus COVID-19 situation is changing daily. Many of you are preparing to stay home with your children due to the recent school closures and/or are trying to navigate the ability to continue to work while adhering to social distancing. We are right here with you.…

NOTICE FROM THE SELECTBOARD RE: COVID-19 March 10, 2020 The Town of Mendon Selectboard is monitoring the development of the COVID-19 outbreak. In response, Mendon is reviewing information from the Vermont Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Vermont Emergency Management (VEM). Effective March 16, 2020, the Town of Mendon…

NOTICE FROM THE SELECTBOARD RE: COVID-19 March 16, 2020 The Town of Chittenden Select Board is monitoring the development of the COVID-19 outbreak. In response, Chittenden is reviewing information from the Vermont Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Vermont Emergency Management (VEM). Effective March 16, 2020, the Town of…

TOWN OFFICE NOTICE The Rochester Town Office will be closed to the public due to efforts to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus (CORVID-19) The office staff will be working regular hours to help with phone calls, emails and other concerns you may have. Please call ahead for dog licenses, marriage licenses or Birth and…

NOTICE FROM THE SELECTBOARD RE: COVID-19 March 16, 2020 The Town of Killington Selectboard is monitoring the development of the COVID-19 outbreak. In response, Killington is reviewing information from the Vermont Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Vermont Emergency Management (VEM). Effective March 17, 2020, the Town of Killington…

Dear Community – Many of you have reached out to advise and support Rutland Regional in communicating important information about our COVID-19 preparations and response. We are actively working on expanding our community outreach and communication activities. As part of this effort, I want to share with you measures that Rutland Regional is taking to…

PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE COVID-19 - Coronavirus Disease: The Bridgewater Emergency Management Team is monitoring the Covid-19 virus situation. Local officials met on Tuesday and are putting a plan in place. If you or a family member are quarantined (self or medically), we want to make sure that you have the resources that you need in…

By Julia Purdy The public was invited to an informational meeting Thursday, March 12 to discuss the future of Tenney Brook in northwest Rutland, where on Nov. 1, 2019 a 150-year-old stone dam, which had sprung several leaks, was intentionally breached due to concerns about its condition and the safety of properties downstream. As with…

Dear Editor, As workplaces, college campuses and schools temporarily close or urge remote work in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the impacts are being felt throughout the community and even the blood supply. Right now, the American Red Cross has a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations at these…

Dear Editor, Black River Good Neighbor Services has served the people of Ludlow, Cavendish, Mount Holly, and Plymouth for over 40 years with food and financial assistance in times of need. With the global health crisis facing us now we realize that our services are more relevant than ever. Our volunteers and staff assure you…

Dear Editor, Because of the rapidly changing situation with respect to COVID-19 the Black River Good Neighbor Services’ food shelf and assistance programs are changing some procedures to assure the safety of our staff and of those who visit us for help. Beginning Monday, March 16 and continuing until this crisis winds down, all requests…

Dear Editor, On behalf of the thousands of patients we serve each year, thank you for showing your resounding support of home health and hospice care throughout Bennington and Rutland Counties. Your vote of confidence in the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region enables us to focus on continuing to meet the needs of…