By Governor Peter Shumlin Pursuing clean energy policies in Vermont isn’t just about doing what is right for our environment and protecting our unrivaled quality of life. A thriving clean energy sector is also integral to our economy, keeping young […]
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State Legislature takes hard look at suicide in Vermont
On Friday, Feb. 13, the public health issue of suicide in Vermont will take center stage at the Vermont State House, during a day of advocacy and recognition of ongoing suicide prevention efforts. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. representatives […]
Vt. ranks ninth in jobs lost to China
America’s surging trade deficit with China has cost more than 3.2 million U.S. jobs, 8,200 alone in Vermont, or 2.51percent of Vermont jobs. This ranks Vermont as ninth in the nation. The overwhelming majority of jobs lost are in manufacturing, […]
Fall foliage brilliant on area peaks
What affects leaf color? New England, and Vermont in particular, is known for its vibrant displays of fall foliage colors. While, in one sense, it seems odd that we get such joy from the annual death of leaves off deciduous […]
2014 deer season looks hopeful, says VTF&W
Sportsmen and women should be optimistic about the upcoming deer hunting seasons, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. In Vermont hunters can enjoy the sport any day of the week, including Sundays, and all seasons are open equally […]
Vermont Dept. of Tourism kicks off eighth annual “Apples to iPods” contest at orchards statewide
VERMONT — Vermont’s pick-your-own orchards offer a chance to win an iPod during the annual “Apples to iPods” promotion that kicked off Sunday, Sept. 14. In this technology-meets-agriculture contest, one specially marked wooden apple is hidden in an apple tree […]
Gov. Shumlin signs new law cracking down on abuse of prescription and other drugs
posted Jun 13, 2013 On June 5, Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law a comprehensive package of legislation designed to crack down on drug addiction and the crimes linked to abuse of prescription and other drugs, including methamphetamines. In addition, […]
Shumlin calls for $10.10 minimum wage by 2017
By Hilary Niles, VTDigger.org updated Wed, Mar 12, 2014 06:18 PM Vt. is joined by three other New England governors echoing Obama’s call Gov. Peter Shumlin wants to increase the state’s minimum wage from $8.73 per hour to $10.10 per […]
Heroin addiction: Potential solutions explored at “Vermont’s Heroin Addicts—Handcuffs or Hospitals”
updated Thu, Feb 27, 2014 07:29 PM SOUTH ROYALTON – Heroin addiction is making headlines in Vermont and across the nation, from an Oscar-winning actor’s recent death after an apparent overdose to the Boston Globe’s reports of the drug’s “deadly […]
A true story for second-home owners and vacationers dreaming of Vermont
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Feb 20, 2013 Fifty-five years ago I visited Vermont on our first ski trips to the state. My dad took my two younger sisters and me on trips to Mount Snow, and once to Bromley […]