Wednesday, March 22 — MONTPELIER —On the heels of one of Vermont’s largest snowfalls of the season, while skiers and snowboarders from neighboring states revel in fresh powder, Vermont will be celebrating Tourism Day at the State House on March 22. Throughout the […]
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Woodstock girls’ hockey wins state championships, again
Staff report Woodstock Union High School girls’ hockey won the Division II State Championship at UVM’s Gutterson Fieldhouse in Burlington on March 9, 2023. It was their second championship win in a row and the first time a Vermont D-II […]
Mendon woman dies in house fire
The Vermont State Police is investigating the death of a woman in a fire at her Mendon home late Saturday, March 18. The death of 52-year-old Helvi Abatiell Furlan is not considered suspicious. Emergency responders received a call at about […]
Health careers exploration program offered, deadline to enroll is March 15
There are many reasons why high school students should consider a career in health; greater job security, flexible work hours, continued education and growth, but most importantly, making a difference in the lives of others. MedQuest is a health careers […]
Rutland South Rotary donates dictionaries to third graders
The magic number is 276. Rutland South Rotary Club’s Project Dictionary recently donated 276 dictionaries to third graders at Rutland Intermediate School, Proctor Elementary, Rutland Town School, Clarendon Elementary, Rutland Area Christian School, Barstow, and Christ the King. Rotarians visited […]
Your weekly horoscope, March 15 – 21, 2023
Devil’s Bowl Speedway announces 2023 schedule
Devil’s Bowl Speedway is primed and ready for its 57th season of stock car racing, and the family-friendly Vermont dirt track is offering a robust 20-event schedule full of can’t-miss races. Opening night is set for Saturday, April 29 – […]
House, Senate negotiators strike emergency housing deal, restricting eligibility after May 31, program expires June 30
By Lola Duffort/VTDigger Vermont House and Senate budget writers have hammered out a deal to extend emergency housing in motels for people experiencing homelessness through June 30 — but not for all. After May 31, only people fleeing domestic violence, families with […]
Bumpy road ahead?
By Rep. Jim Harrison Over the past two weeks, the House and Senate Appropriation Committees held public hearings on the FY24 budget, which begins on July 1, 2023. A quick tally on the various asks on Friday afternoon, March 3, […]
Barstow school budget passes
Staff report The Barstow Unified School District passed by a large margin 307 to 77 on Town Meeting Day. “The BUU board worked hard to bring forth a responsible budget that puts the needs of students first, and the support […]