Residential re-entry centers offer transitional services for those re-entering their communities after being incarcerated — Vermont is one of two states without a center The Vermont Congressional Delegation, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont), and Representative Becca […]
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Hartland Select Board adds $10,000 for planning commissions legal fee
By Curt Peterson Dan Jerman, vice chair of the nine-member Hartland Planning Commission, approached the Select Board during review of the FY2025 municipal budget, on Dec. 18, to ask for additional funding for “possible” legal fees, which might be […]
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Students preformed ‘punk rock’ interpretation of Robin Hood the Musical
by Robin Alberti Pictured in the first row (l-r) are Luca Morris, Matilda Richardson, Heidi Thompson and Violet Alexander. In the second row (l-r) is Kamron Yuengling, Quinn Eckler, Elliot Namkung, Lylah Zeitlin. The performers in the third row on […]
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KPAA recognizes leaders in the Killington area community
Courtesy KPAA Mike Coppinger and Beth Sarandrea awarded Megan Wagner of Dream Maker Bakers (center left photo) with the Outstanding Community Member Business plaque and Kelsey Cruickshank the Outstanding Community Member award on behalf of the KPAA. Friday night, […]
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Havah Armstrong Walther named director of Hartford Chamber
Sumbitted Havah Armstrong Walther The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) has appointed Havah Armstrong Walther as its new executive director. With an impressive background in advocacy, fundraising, and business consulting, she brings a wealth of experience, passion, and […]
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USDA grant to VTSU will expand educational opportunities and improve workforce development
Earlier this month, $635,465 in federal grant funding was awarded to Vermont State University (VTSU) to expand educational opportunities and workforce development in rural communities. The grant is authorized through the USDA’s Distance Learning & Telemedicine (DLT) grant program, which provides […]
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New details in state’s lawsuit against Meta allege concerted effort to target Vermont teens, avoid public scrutiny
By Shaun Robinson/VTDigger New details released Thursday, Dec. 14, in the Vermont Attorney General’s lawsuit against Meta describe how the tech giant studied teenagers in Vermont as part of efforts to make its social media platform Instagram more addictive — and how […]
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Over 600 snowsports professionals gather at Killington for the PSIA-AASI ProJam
By Zach Godwin/Killington Resort Professional Ski Instructors of America enjoyed Killington. By Brooke Geery, Killington Resort In mid-December, Killington Resort welcomed hundreds of snowsports instructors from across the Eastern Region for the PSIA-AASI ProJam and Master’s Academy. This event, […]
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Hartland planners report survey results
By Curt Peterson The Hartland Planning Commission displayed results from its 2023 vision survey of residents and non-resident property owners. Mill Moore, who had organized the results, projected a very professional presentation that revealed many interesting and unexpected results. The […]
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Sheriff spotlights department expansion at rotary homecoming
By Glenn Heitsmith Rotarians Tom Rice, president, and Melanie Gulde, who runs the Divided Sky Recovery Retreat in Ludlow, with County Sheriff Ryan Palmer. By Glenn Heitsmith Sheriff Ryan Palmer recently joined Rotarians at DJ’s Restaurant in […]