Engineer, parent and former school teacher crafts novel method for teachable moments In the history of child development, the widespread participation in the use of video games is not only a relatively new phenomenon, but a widespread one, too. The […]
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Vermont arts organizations receive National Endowment for the Arts grants totalling $110,000
Grantees represent organizations from Burlington, Guilford, Johnson, Middlebury, and Putney Six Vermont arts organizations were awarded grants totaling $110,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). In announcing more than $27 million in grants awarded nationwide during this grant round, […]
Statewide anti-hunger organization uncovers embezzlement
On Tuesday, Dec. 8, leaders of Hunger Free Vermont announced that a long-time, trusted employee secretively had siphoned off the organization’s reserve funds over a 10-year period. The theft was initially discovered by the organization’s executive director, Marissa Parisi, who […]
Sanders takes big lead in N.H. in latest poll
Submitted Bernie Sanders By Jasper Craven, VTDigger.org Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has taken a double-digit lead over Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire, just two months before Granite State voters go to the polls in the nation’s first primary. According […]
Sanders introduces bill to cut carbon emissions 80 percent
Expanding on his ambitious plan to combat climate change, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced the Climate Protection and Justice Act, Dec. 10, to establish a price on carbon pollution. The legislation would cut total emissions 80 percent below 1990 levels […]
Investors help Sugarbush Resort return to profitability
By Matthew Cox, VTDigger.org A controversial federal visa program that offers permanent U.S. residency to foreigners willing to invest $500,000 or more in at-risk companies has helped Sugarbush Resort return to profitability, while also benefitting the 40 foreign investors who […]
Wait to feed birds, Vermont Fish & Wildlife suggests
Courtesy of VTF&W, By Kris & Norm Senna Vermont Fish & Wildlife says some bears are still active and to wait for six or more inches of snow and colder weather before putting up your bird feeders. The Vermont Fish […]
Vermont ranks first among Peace Corps Volunteer-producing states in 2015
On Dec. 8, Peace Corps announced that Vermont ranked No. 1 among states with the highest number of Peace Corps Volunteers per capita for the third straight year, with 52 residents currently serving worldwide in Peace Corps. With a ratio […]
Heating birdbaths and other December gardening tips
By Leonard Perry, UVM horticulturist, and Charlie Nardozzi, garden consultant Providing birds with water by means of heated birdbaths, starting herbs indoors, and choosing the best poinsettias are some of the gardening activities for this month. Keep birdbaths ice-free and […]
Gov. Shumlin announces plans for 24-hour Berlin travel center
Public-private partnership assures no cost to taxpayers Gov. Peter Shumlin, Department of Buildings and General Services Commissioner Michael Obuchowski, and Transportation Secretary Chris Cole Dec. 11 joined the partners of Maplewood LTD to sign an agreement and break ground on […]