At the press conference today (Monday) at 11 a.m. Governor Phil Scott announced that 80.2% of Vermont’s eligible population — those age 12 and older — have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, making it the first state to reach this major milestone. Gov. Scott also announced he has rescinded all state…

May 22-23 — WOODBURY — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. is looking for volunteers to join them for fun-filled weekends to get the camps ready for the 2021 season. This year, the GMCC Buck Lake “workcation” weekend will be May 22-23. “We look forward to workcation weekend all winter long,” said Education Manager Ali…

By Erin Petenko/VTDigger Sales of Vermont homes to out-of-state buyers jumped 38% in 2020 over the year before, suggesting that the pandemic drove newfound interest in Vermont real estate. According to data collected by the state Dept. of Taxes and newly analyzed by the Vermont Center for Geographic Information, home sales to out-of-staters reached their highest level in…

Wednesday, April 28 at 5 —VIRTUAL—The Vermont Women’s Fund and the Vermont Community Foundation will co-host This Way Up, a virtual event to examine the potential of women’s entrepreneurship, the opportunities and pitfalls associated with business ownership, and why gender impacts financial outcomes. Moderated by Vermont Public Radio’s Jane Lindholm, the event will feature four women business…

Erie was perched on a sunny branch when I met her on a cold day in March. She turned her head this way and that to survey her surroundings at the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences (VINS). She is a slender hawk, brown above, with a dark-streaked, buff breast and a long, barred tail. A…

Job details Job Type: Front Office Manager & Arts, Digital Editor (Full-time) Qualifications: Associate (Preferred) Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred) Customer service: 1 year (Preferred) Full Job Description:  Front Office Manager & Arts, Digital Editor The Mountain Times is looking for a full-time Front Office Manager & Arts, Digital Editor to assistant to the publishers…

Lighting in a home serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. It is easy to maneuver around a well-lit home, reducing the risk of slips and falls, and the right lighting can help homeowners create their desired ambiance. When choosing lighting for their homes, homeowners must walk a fine line between appearance and functionality. A fixture…

Saturday, March 20 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Pandemics, racial inequality, and healing will be the focus of two talks by one of North America’s preeminent Jewish scholars, presented by the Woodstock Area Jewish Community’s Scholar-in-Residence program. Rabbi David Ellenson, Ph.D., chancellor emeritus and professor emeritus of Jewish Religious Thought at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute…

Steps to making a leprechaun trap By Krista Johnston Looking for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activity for your family?  Look no further.  March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, so what better way to get creative than to make your own unique leprechaun trap? You will need bait, a trapping mechanism, a…

Non-profit organizations can now apply for federal security grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Applications must be submitted to Vermont Emergency Management by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021. FEMA has allocated $1,050,000 to Vermont under the Fiscal Year 2021 program. The program provides funding for physical security enhancements and other security-related…

Skiing and snowboarding provide equal workouts By Owen Crossmon Skiing and snowboarding ... which one is easier? This is a common argument between the two sports. If the sport is easier, it takes less energy than the other. Some say snowboarding is harder than skiing because one has to balance more instead of just standing…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEmMxz9LXFI If you missed the premiere of BarnArt’s 2020 Winter Carols, never fear! The 38-minute video presentation is now available on Youtube. The video includes a new performance by the BarnArts Chorale, new performances by Michael Zsoldos, Trifolium, Mark van Gulden & Kathleen Dolan, three sing alongs led by BarnArts Youth and a celebration of…

By Mike Dougherty/VTDigger Covid-19 cases attributed to social events receded after the state’s ban on multi-household gatherings went intoeffect Nov. 13. Now outbreaks in facilities like nursing homes have become the primary driver of the ongoing surge, according to a new contact tracing data analysis released Friday, Dec. 4, by the Vermont Dept. of Health. Gov.…

The Micro Business Development program is offering Covid-relief grants up to $5,000 for qualified Vermont small businesses of 1- 4 employees.  The Vermont Community Action Partnership and The Micro Business Development Program have come together to establish the E.M.B.R.A.C.E. (Economic Micro Business Recovery Assistance for the Covid-19 Epidemic) direct grant program to support the smallest…

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture and Vermont Dept. of Tourism will highlight local producers and merchants The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets in collaboration with the Dept. of Tourism will launch a holiday shopping promotional campaign to highlight Vermont producers and merchants. Supported via CARES Act funding, this campaign includes both statewide and…