By Mary Reczek, World War II Memorial Committee On Aug. 15, 1945 church bells and sirens all over America rang joyously to announce the end of our conflict with Japan–VJ Day. This year, in West Rutland, church bells will again […]
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Economists: Vermont on track for FY 2016
By Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org A revised revenue forecast for fiscal year 2016 puts the state back in the black. State economists say the general fund tax receipts will grow by 3 percent in the coming year, or by $40 million. […]
Motorcyclist injured after colliding with turning truck
GRANVILLE—On July 24 at about 3 p.m. Vermont State Police, White River Valley Ambulance, and Granville Fire Department were dispatched to a vehicle versus motorcycle accident with injury on Route 100 in Granville. Upon arrival it was found that the […]
Sanders introduces bill for $15-an-hour minimum wage
On July 22 in Washington, D.C, addressing hundreds of low-wage workers who have gone on strike for a living wage, Sen. Bernie Sanders said legislation he introduced that day would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. “It […]
Subaru New England donates $25,000 donation for Child Savings Accounts
A new law that aims to give kids a jump start on saving for college got a boost last week when Gov. Peter Shumlin accepted the first donation–$25,000 from President and CEO of Subaru of New England Ernie Boch Jr.–to […]
Climate Summit of the Americas results in landmark climate change agreement
Submitted Seated at the table for the July 9th’s signing ceremony (L-R): Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin. On July 9, at the Climate Summit of the Americas meeting in Toronto, Canada, Governor […]
Fatal car crash reported, July 8
SHEFFIELD—On July 8 at about 5 p.m. Vermont state police and rescue personnel responded to a single-vehicle, fatal crash on Interstate 91 in the town of Sheffield, Vt. The driver, later identified as Paul Joseph Belliveau, age 22, of Concord, […]
CLiF to donate over 10,000 books during 2015 Summer Readers programs
The nonprofit projects it will reach more than 5,000 children at 81 sites The Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) is increasing its efforts to prevent “summer slide” among New Hampshire and Vermont children. Its popular Summer Readers program will reach more […]
Severe bike crash proves fatal for a Vermont man
RUPERT — On July 10 at 2:48 p.m. a call was made in reference to a deceased bicyclist on Vermont Route 315 in the town of Rupert. The cyclist, later identified as Michael Munson age 51 from Peru, Vt., had been […]
All five ballot items approved in Brandon
Option taxes, surplus funds, charter and parking lot all pass, Wyman elected By Lee J. Kahrs BRANDON — Despite a very low voter turnout, all five articles on the Brandon ballot passed on Tuesday, many by almost 4-1. Voters approved […]