Keeping a small flock of chickens at home to provide eggs and meat has become increasingly popular, but many first-time small-scale poultry farmers are discovering that several species of wildlife like the taste of chicken as much as we […]
Category: State News
State News
Composting tips with bears in mind
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says many people are having problems with bears looking for food near their homes, and with the food scrap ban in effect the department is providing tips for people who are composting at […]
State News
Funding available to support Vermont’s LGBTQ+ communities
Funding is now available through the Samara Fund, which is directed by a group of queer and trans Vermonters committed to a vision of transformational grants and scholarships to the people and groups throughout Vermont who demonstrate their dedication to […]
State News
Hoffer releases memo declaring Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. cannot be audited due to financial management irregularities
Vermont Auditor Doug Hoffer released a memo June 27 announcing that the Orange County Sheriff’s Department cannot be audited at this time due to financial management irregularities. Arriving at such a conclusion is extremely rare for a public agency, […]
State News
New law expands access to adoption information
Beginning on July 1, changes to Vermont Adoption Law will allow adopted Vermonters greater access to their adoption information. “This new law makes original birth certificates, information about former parents, and details about their adoptions available to adoptees,” said […]
State News
Despite recent rains, much of Vermont remains unusually dry
Parts of Vermont continue to experience ‘moderate drought,’ while other areas are just ‘abnormally dry’ Staff report Rain fell over much of Vermont this past weekend and was forecast to continue, disrupting some Fourth of July celebrations. Fireworks at the […]
Featured, State News
Total tax rate increases 18% in Killington
By Polly Mikula Just days after the Killington Select Board approved a virtually flat municipal tax rate ($0.5444) at their June 26 meeting, the town received the state’s calculations for the education portion of the bill, which makes up […]
State News
AJGA crowns Xu and Wang champions
The girls’ division champion was Kristina Xu of Claremont, California who scored an even-par 213. It was her first AJGA victory. “I definitely did not expect to win, but I’m just glad I got it done. Hopefully I’ll carry […]
State News
Vt turkey brood survey starts July 1
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is seeking the public’s help with monitoring wild turkeys. Since 2007, the department has run an annual online survey in August for reporting turkey broods. Beginning in 2021, the survey was expanded to […]
State News, Uncategorized
One day
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the legislature’s return last week was that the session was just one day in duration. Legislators were told to reserve June 20-22 if they were called back to take up any vetoes by the […]