Undergraduates, high school students will assist in research that will guide U.S. decisions amid climate change Vermont State University announced Nov. 9 that Associate Professor Ross Lieblappen will lead students in a ground-breaking study about microbes in the Arctic […]
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DCF announces seasonal policy for emergency shelter program
To help ensure Vermonters who are experiencing homelessness and don’t have adequate financial resources can seek temporary housing in hotels and motels during harsh winter weather, the Department for Children and Families (DCF) has announced the seasonal policy for […]
U.S. delegation introduces bill to support EMS providers in rural Vermont
On Nov. 8, Sens. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) introduced the Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-scene Care and Support (EMS ROCS) Act. Representative Becca Balint (D-Vermont) introduced companion legislation in the House. Currently, Medicare does not reimburse Emergency […]
Vermont gained another 3,000 new residents in 2022
In 2022, Vermont gained nearly 3,000 new residents who moved from other states, according to an analysis of data from U.S. Census Bureau published by the Treasurer’s Office, Nov. 6. The data, which is published annually around this time, is […]
Investigation finds nearly 9,000 Vermonters were improperly billed for contraceptive services, refunds on the way
Thousands of Vermonters will be reimbursed by the top three health insurance carriers in the state after a nearly two-year audit by the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) identified contraceptive medical services for policyholders were incorrectly covered by Blue […]
GMP launches first in nation 2030 Zero Outages Initiative
Green Mountain Power Green Mountain Power (GMP) launched its Zero Outages Initiative, Tuesday, Oct. 10. […]
Fraud, scams, con artists: a risk to your computer, phone
By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s note: This is Part 3 of recognizing and preventing scams from happening. “I’m too smart to be scammed,” many believe. But the truth is that “Education puts you at risk and higher income makes you […]
CCV receives $1.2 million to support workforce development
Rural Vermonters and people in marginalized communities will have greater access to higher education and career advancement in the coming years, thanks to a $1.2 million award from a federal partnership between the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) and the […]
Mortgage loan demand still high, despite high rates
By Curt Peterson The first important thing to know is that a mortgage is a lien, not a loan. A mortgage loan involves the borrower giving a mortgage on a property to a lender in exchange for funds, usually used […]
‘Be prepared to pay 20% over the asking price’
Real estate market remains competitive in Killington through fall By Curt Peterson The real estate market is full of vagaries — prices, climbing mortgage loan rates, bidding wars, and the effects of climate change, to name a few. Each […]