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Local News
Company seeks to buy five Vermont nursing homes
Genesis Healthcare, Inc., currently owns two nursing facilities in Rutland: Mountain View and Rutland Center By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger.org A publicly traded holding company from Pennsylvania is seeking approval from state regulators to buy up five nursing homes in Bennington, […]
News Briefs
Bennington veterans get a community garden
BENNINGTON—The Vermont Veterans’ Home is opening a veterans’ community garden on the property of the home. This initiative is to support members of the veteran community in the Bennington area who have a desire to grow their own wholesome organic […]
Local News
After major drug enforcement operation, 31 facing charges
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger.org RUTLAND—Dozens of Vermonters are facing drug-related charges after an operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies this week. In total 20 defendants have been arrested and cited to appear in Bennington or Rutland Superior Court facing a […]
News Briefs
Tracey Fowler of Rutland receives 2016 “Everyday Heroes Award”
On Feb. 10 the American Red Cross announced this year’s selection of “everyday people” to be honored for the heroic things they do in their community. The Everyday Heroes awards are celebrated all over the country; the awards honor people […]
State News
Labor laws for contractors under examination in Vermont
By Michael Bielawski, Vermont Watchdog The House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development met with labor leaders on Thursday, Feb. 4, to gauge how new bills regarding contractor work can best suit employers and employees. “The big issue is trying […]
State News
Senate approves paid sick leave
By Kate Robinson, VTDigger.org The state Senate on Wednesday, Feb. 4, approved a new mandate requiring all businesses in Vermont to offer sick leave benefits to employees. The legislation will now go back to the House, where lawmakers may concur […]
State News
Gov. Shumlin drafts cautious but deliberate path to legalization
In a statement issued Tuesday, Jan. 26, Gov. Peter Shumlin and Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Richard Sears (D-Bennington) detailed legislation to cautiously and deliberately legalize marijuana in Vermont. The move comes after the governor announced in his State […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Southern Vermont Garlic and Herb Festival celebrates 20 years
Sept. 5 and 6 — BENNINGTON — There is no better place to be in September than Vermont, and there’s no better weekend than Sept. 5 and 6. That’s when the Bennington Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Southern Vermont Garlic and […]