Bears are exiting their winter dens, so it’s the perfect time for Protect Our Wildlife to share their new bear report, “Vermont Black Bears and How to Effectively Manage Conflict.” The report is the product of a five-month-long project launched […]
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Actions for Vermont’s future is discussed at May 26-27 summit, all welcome
May 26-27 — VIRTUAL — The Summit on the Future of Vermont on May 26-27 will bring Vermonters together virtually to consider The Vermont Proposition – a set of bold and transformational ideas for the state’s economy, environment and people by mid-century. […]
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State launches wetland mapping project, invites public to participate
VIRTUAL — The Vermont Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) invites people to take part in a new statewide community mapping project to improve state maps of where wetlands occur. People can submit observations of the wetland species they find by […]
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Virtual “Moth Storytelling:” Connection and community – why I choose Vermont
Thursday, May 27 at 7 p.m.— VIRTUAL — Susanne Schmidt, comedic storyteller and producer of “The Moth StorySlam” in Burlington, is hosting a live evening of virtual stories from an outstanding line-up of Vermonters on Thursday, May 27, from 7-8 […]
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Summer readers grant offered
The Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) is now accepting applications for their Summer Readers Grant for Summer 2021. The grant includes a virtual storytelling presentation and brand new, high quality books for children to choose and take home at the event. An organization, […]
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If vaccinated, be mask-free
Vermont now allows the fully vaccinated to go maskless indoors and outdoors, state expects full reopening before July 4 target By Polly Mikula Vermont continues to lead the nation in vaccinations, state officials reiterated at the press conferences, Friday, May […]
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Amtrak to resume service July 19
Amtrak and the Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) announced Tuesday, May 18, that tickets are now available for purchase on their state-supported train services for travel beginning on Monday, July 19. This includes the Vermonter, which provides daily service between St. […]
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Home stretch
With a bit of luck and some pragmatic approaches to unsettled proposals, the Vermont Legislature should adjourn for the 2021 session this coming Friday or Saturday, May 21-22. Differences between the House and Senate, and at times, with the governor, […]
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Lt. Gov. Molly Gray hosted final “Seat at the Table”
Panelists framed paid family and medical leave as an essential infrastructure On Monday, May 17, Lt. Governor Gray hosted her seventh and final “Seat at the Table” of this legislative session on “Caregiving During Covid-19 & Paid Family and Medical […]
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Hannaford donates $50,000 to support mental health in Vt
Donation to aid increased need for mental health resources, associates wear green shirts and ribbons to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month Hannaford and the Hannaford Charitable Foundation jointly announced May 12 a $50,000 donation to the National Alliance […]