72% approve of Gov. Scott’s handling of the natural disaster By Lola Duffort/VTDigger About one-third of Vermonters were directly impacted by July’s historic flooding events, and 13% experienced damage to their home or place of work. That’s according to a new poll released […]
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Rutland city to reduce traffic lanes on Routes 4 and 7
Staff report After years of discussion, Rutland City officials are reducing traffic lanes on Route 4 and Route 7 in 2024. The Board of Highway Commissioners voted 2-1 on Aug. 28 to reduce the lanes from four to two […]
Mosquitoes test positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
Vermonters are urged to take steps to protect themselves against mosquito bites, as mosquitoes in Grand Isle and Franklin Counties have tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) — a serious and potentially fatal mosquito-transmitted infection. These are the […]
Bobblehead of decorated Vermont skier Jessie Diggins unveiled
Bobblehead of decorated Vermont skier Jessie Diggins unveiled The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Wisconsin unveiled the first bobblehead of Olympic cross-country skier Jessie Diggins on Aug. 25. Diggins, a Vermont nativefrom Stratton, is the most decorated […]
Vermont’s unemployment rate decreased to 1.8%
The Vermont Dept. of Labor released data on the Vermont economy on Aug. 18 for the time period covering July 2023. According to household data, the seasonally-adjusted statewide unemployment rate for July was 1.8%. This reflects a decrease of […]
Vermont Strong license plates benefit flood victims
Vermonters can now get “Vermont Strong” license plates are now available for purchase. All proceeds will support victims of the summer’s severe flooding. “Time and time again, Vermonters have shown how willing they are to step up, join together, […]
Governor awards $400K in grants to support businesses reopening after floods
Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Economic Development (DED) announced Aug. 24 that businesses and nonprofits that suffered physical damage from the July floods have been awarded $400,000 in Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP) grants to […]
Killington Resort’s 2023 Milestone Party recognizes its dedicated team of employees
By Brooke Geery 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 and a glamourous evening of gambling at […]
Road construction projects this week
The Vermont Agency of Transportation reminds drivers to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. A list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts area on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont for the week […]
Hartland board discusses flood, infrastructure issues
By Curt Peterson Hartland Select Board faces the same major challenges all other boards face – getting things done, and finding the money to pay for them. Monday night’s meeting involved a litany of infrastructure issues that have to […]