The Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) announced May 20 that the seasonally-adjusted Vermont unemployment rate for April was 3.2 percent. This represents a decrease of one-tenth of one percentage point from the revised March rate (3.3 percent). The national rate in […]
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Shumlin pokes critics while touting growth of green energy jobs
By Mike Polhamus, VTDigger.org The governor struck a pugnacious tone Wednesday, May 18, while announcing robust job growth in Vermont’s renewable energy sector over the past year. The sector exceeded growth projections in 2015 by 3 percent, meaning an additional […]
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Burlington College closes due to “crushing” debt
By Elizabeth Hewitt and Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org Burlington College officials announced Monday, May 16, that the school will close effective May 27 because of the “crushing weight of the debt” incurred with the purchase of a lakefront property on North […]
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Police increase enforcement efforts with “Operation C.A.R.E” and “Click It or Ticket”
Starting May 23 and running through Memorial Day, the Vermont State Police (VSP) will be increasing enforcement efforts to promote safe, responsible driving in support of Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). Operation C.A.R.E. is a national campaign by state […]
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See something, say something
Tip hotline for citizens to report suspicious activity As the summer season brings people outdoors in groups to enjoy the warmer weather and festivities, the Vermont State Police would like to remind those attending any large or small group event […]
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Rutland Garden Club centennial receives state recognition
By Chris Biddle State Representative Larry Cupoli of Rutland (left) stands with Rutland Garden Club President Marlene Burke and State Senator Kevin Mullen of Rutland (right). Cleary holds a framed copy of Senate Concurrent Resolution 39, commending the organization’s beautification efforts […]
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Alison Clarkson announces for state Senate
Submitted Alison Clarkson By Stephen Seitz WOODSTOCK—As Senate President pro tempore John Campbell is stepping down, Rep. Alison Clarkson (D-Woodstock) is stepping up. Clarkson recently announced her bid to replace Campbell, who has taken a position as executive director of […]
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CSJ celebrates 57th commencement
On Sunday, May 15, 62 students crossed the stage at the College of St. Joseph’s 57th commencement ceremony. CSJ President Dr. Richard Lloyd conferred degrees upon the graduates. Academic Dean Dr. Jonas Prida led the processional. Rutland City Chief of Police […]
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President Obama’s science advisor headlines GMC commencement
POULTNEY—On Saturday, May 14, Dr. John P. Holdren, President Obama’s top advisor on science and technology issues, outlined for Green Mountain College graduates how “science and fact” have guided development of the Obama administration’s climate action plan. “The science of climate change […]
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Enormous “fireball” meteor seen across Northeast
By Polly Lynn An enormous meteor streaked across the sky at approximately 12:50 a.m. Tuesday morning. At first the sky lit up a green/blue color, then the very bright fireball, also known as a bolide, appeared in the southwestern sky and […]