By Tiffany Danitz Pache, VTDigger.org On Dec. 2, the Shumlin Administration recommended a 1-cent increase in the statewide property tax rates—the lowest increase in three years—for residential and commercial property for fiscal year 2017. Each year, the Agency of Education, […]
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State News
Sanders calls for common-sense gun safety legislation
Following the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, on Wednesday, Dec. 2, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called for sensible gun safety legislation at a press conference with his Democratic colleagues in the Senate. His remarks are transcribed here: “Here is […]
Local News
Electronics are piling up; haulers losing money on recycling
E-waste causing problems in some towns By Stephen Seitz A global slowdown in the electronic waste recycling market is causing problems in some Vermont towns. “E-waste is in a bit of a turmoil,” said Jim O’Gorman, who manages the Rutland […]
Switching Gears
Local days announced
KILLINGTON — Tuesdays and Wednesdays all summer long, Vermont and New Hampshire residents can save 50 percent off scenic lift rides, Adventure Center day passes, mountain bike lift and trail tickets, mountain bike learn-to-ride packages and Segway tours. To be eligible […]
Sports
Vermont State Women’s Golf wins sixth New England title
The Vermont team extended its Tri-State winning streak to six consecutive years with a narrow victory at The Oaks Golf Links in Somersworth, N.H., Vermont State Women’s Golf Association announced June 19. Vermont took a commanding lead of 13.5 points […]
Sports
Vermont bass fishing season opened June 13
Courtesy of Vt. Fish & Wildlife Aiden Good of Pittsford, Vt., holds up a beautiful Vermont largemouth bass that he caught and released earlier this year. Saturday, June 13, marked the opening of Vermont’s regular bass season, which runs through […]
News Briefs
Vermonters sleep better than most
Up late? Early riser? Regardless, if you’re like most Americans, your sleep is taking a big hit. According to a new Sleep Number study conducted by an independent research firm, Americans sleep an average of 6.7 hours per night (experts […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Featured
23rd Spring Open Studio Weekend is set for May 23-24
Photo one: Courtesy of VCC. Bill LeQuier of Readsboro Glassworks, looks thoughtfully through his glass sculpture. LeQuier’s work will be on display for Open Studio Weekend along with many others. Photo two: By George Rilly. Fabric artist Judith Reilly in her Brandon […]
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Video: 41st Annual Bridgewater Raft Race
Video courtesy of Bobby Lanctot Photo courtesy of Marie Cole