Business owners navigate changes as lodge, bar restrictions are lifted By Katy Savage Gov. Phil Scott announced Friday, Sept. 18 that bars could reopen and lodges could operate at full capacity, but local business owners are wary of the details. […]
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Bars can reopen counters and hotels may fill 100% capacity, Scott announces
Chart courtesy dfr.vermont.gov By Mark Johnson/VTDigger Bars and restaurants with counter seating will be allowed to serve customers, under new guidelines announced Friday, Sept. 18, by Gov. Phil Scott, and lodging facilities can open to 100% capacity. Bars will be required […]
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Fauci says Vt. is the model for Covid response
Continued vigilance required By Polly Mikula National Health Advisor Dr. Anthony S. Fauci addressed Vermont by video Tuesday, Sept 15, at Gov. Phil Scott’s weekly news conference. “I’m a big fan,” said Scott of Fauci’s role guiding the nation through […]
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First few Covid cases reported at Vt. schools
Hartford High stays open after one case, Crossett Brook moves remote after two Staff report Hartford High School announced Sunday, Sept. 13, that a student had tested positive for Covid-19. But state health officials said the case was sufficiently isolated […]
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Coronavirus Poem
By David P Carroll We live in a scary World today It’s different than Before No more hugs kissing Our happiness gone away Like never before The virus has taken our Loved ones away Families suffering Like never before The […]
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Deadline nearing for Covid farm aid
Time is running out to apply for two major agricultural grant programs related to Covid-19. The deadline to apply for millions of dollars is Oct. 1. “I strongly encourage all Vermont farmers, producers and working lands businesses to apply for […]
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Killington outbreak is not widespread
Just one more Covid cases identified in Killington since private party, total at 18 By Katy Savage Only one additional Covid-19 case was identified in Killington after three days of testing last week, bringing the number of cases associated with […]
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Public Service Dept. announces Covid-19 emergency connectivity awards
The Public Service Dept. announced Aug. 21 $3,926,650 in grant awards to internet service providers to serve over 5,800 eligible locations with broadband connections in response to Covid-19. The PSD awarded $351,520 to Mansfield Community Fiber to extend fiber broadband […]
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Utility bill relief is available
Governor Phil Scott announced $8 million in available grant funding to assist Vermonters with overdue utility bills as a result of economic hardship due to the pandemic. “Many Vermonters are struggling to keep up with their basic expenses because of […]