The U.S. Department of Education has awarded more than $1.3 million in grants for Vermont universities, according to an announcement Thursday, June 1, made by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.). The grants, […]
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Londonderry, Vt. company buys Rutland specialty food producer
RUTLAND—Londonderry-based Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind has acquired the all product lines and assets of Rutland’s Vermont Maple Crafters. Founded in 2014 by Jackson Whelan and Lenny Montuori, VMC’s flagship hot sauce — Vermont Maple Sriracha — has become one of […]
Babies born May 29 to receive birthday bonus
Lucky babies born May 29 in Vermont will receive a $100 deposit into a Vermont 529 college savings account opened in his or her name by the Vermont Student Assistance Corp (VSAC). The Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems […]
RAFFL and NOFA-VT to host CRAFT workshops in Rutland and Bennington counties
Monday, May 22, 6:30 p.m.—MANCHESTER—The Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) is a national apprenticeship program that seeks to educate farm workers who are interested in becoming farmers in the future. CRAFT provides the structure for meaningful mentor relationships […]
Vt. ranked second in nation for clean energy momentum, progress
A new report entitled “Clean Energy Momentum: Ranking State Progress” and published by the Union of Concerned Scientists highlighted Vermont for its success in developing a clean energy economy. Vermont ranked second nationally, bested onlyby California. The report scored states […]
Vt. author celebrates spring with new book
Saturday, April 8, 3 p.m.—RUTLAND—Phoenix Books Rutland welcomes spring April 8 when Eileen Christelow features her new picture book, “Robins! How They Grow Up,” for a 3 p.m. story time and book signing. Robins are the most familiar and beloved […]
Rutland is only Vt. stop on Peter Frampton Raw acoustic tour
Wednesday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre is proud to welcome Grammy-award winner Peter Frampton with his Raw Acoustic Tour to its historic 830-seat historic hall in downtown Rutland. Frampton will perform Wednesday, April 12, 7:30 p.m. Julian Frampton, Peter’s […]
Extend the right to a free press to Vt. student journalists
By Robbie Maher In the midst of the Trump administration, the rights of a free press are questioned daily in tweets and from the podium in the White House briefing room. Concern about First Amendment rights is nothing new inside […]
Maple Open House weekend: Vt.’s premier spring event kicks off the sweetest season
Maple Open House Weekend is celebrating its 16th year by expanding the weekend’s offerings and activities to include local partnering businesses who specialize in their own craft and support Vermont’s maple industry by including maple in their ingredients, on their […]
OneCareVt nurse consultant speaks for community health initiative
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 4 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—There are many organizations in communities working together to improve health and wellness. On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 4 p.m., Sandy Soho will give a presentation “Live Long and Prosper” at the Norman Williams Public Library, and invites […]