Jules Rabin: Thanks to the electrical crews who came to our rescue, twice

This commentary is by Jules Rabin, a resident of Marshfield. Dear Men and Women of Washington Electric Cooperative who go out in all weathers to repair our power lines: I want to tell you how much I admire you personally and feel indebted to you for restoring our service twice already this month, in the…

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Dr. Christian Pulcini: We can prevent firearm tragedies — a call to action

This commentary is by Christian D. Pulcini, M.D., of Shelburne, an attending physician in pediatric emergency medicine at the University of Vermont Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, and an assistant professor of surgery and pediatrics at UVM’s Larner College of Medicine. Firearms recently became the No. 1 cause of death for children in the United States,…

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Mike Vlacich: Making the dream of business ownership a reality into 2023 and beyond

This commentary is by Mike Vlacich, New England regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, overseeing agency activities in all six states. He lives in Concord, New Hampshire. As we wind down the holiday season and 2022, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on a new report released by the U.S. Small…

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Weather cancels Vermont men’s basketball vs. No. 14 Miami

The University of Vermont men’s basketball tilt against No. 14 Miami has been canceled due to a weather-related travel issues.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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George Longenecker: Either too much water, or too little

This commentary is by George Longenecker, a resident of Middlesex. I snowshoe with our dog to the height of land in the woods behind our house. Though the snow is sticky, the snow-draped pines are beautiful. The first winter outings are always special.  However, as I was enjoying the snow, 100,000 homes from Hartford to…

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Spencer Crispe: The proposed Purple Paint Law is elitist gentrification

This commentary is by Spencer Crispe, a resident of West Brattleboro. I am a ninth-generation Vermonter and am not a hunter, but I do love nature and the outdoors. It is clear that the proposed Purple Paint Law Is elitist and against what Vermont stands for.  We need to keep Vermont more open, not make…

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Five days left; TRIPLE your impact and enter to win

Read the story on VTDigger here: Five days left; TRIPLE your impact and enter to win. Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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Feast your eyes on Vermont’s award-winning architecture for 2022

The Vermont Chapter of the American Institute of Architects has announced the 2022 winners of Excellence in Architecture awards.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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Off the Rails at One Federal in St. Albans specializes in ‘wood-fired European fusion’

Shawn Careau, who has worked at numerous restaurants in Chittenden County, brings hint of smoke to cuisine offered at Franklin County eatery        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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New Census data shows that Vermonters are doing better, but experts are skeptical of the reality

According to the Census’ American Community Survey, Vermonters pocketed a median annual household income of $72,431 from 2017 to 2021. Vermonters earn higher incomes and are less likely to live in poverty than they were a decade ago, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. At first glance, the data — collected…

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Tom Evslin: Burning the ships after landing — mental health, policing and energy

This commentary is by Tom Evslin of Stowe, an entrepreneur, author and former Douglas administration official. His blog is here. In 1519, Hernan Cortes burned his ships in Veracruz to prevent any attempt by his soldiers to return to Cuba instead of conquering the Aztecs.  “Reformers” like this strategy also. If you shut the mental…

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Annette Smith: Lessons from living off-grid 

This commentary is by Annette Smith of Danby, executive director of Vermonters for a Clean Environment.  Not long ago, utilities envisioned a new renewable electricity system that would involve time-of-use rates and load management via smart meters. The idea was that customers would do laundry and charge electric vehicles at night when demand for electricity…

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From acclaimed storytelling to investigations that are the catalyst for change to powerful videography, our app provides local news.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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Power outage map for the Burlington area

Keep track of the power outages throughout the Burlington VT area as the severe weather moves through the area.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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Vermont H.S. scores for Dec. 21: See how your favorite team fared

Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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Then Again: News flash — Covered bridges weren’t designed to be quaint

The Cornish-Windsor Bridge stretches 450 feet across the Connecticut River, making it the country’s longest wooden covered bridge. Pieces of the span were laid out in a field in Windsor by builders James Tasker and Bela Fisher before they connected them over the river. The lattice truss arrangement that underpins the bridge was originally patented…

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‘Rage, rage against the dying of the light’: The nine lives of Bill Callahan

Bill Callahan (seated center, wearing bow tie) surrounded by family at his Brattleboro home on Christmas Eve 2006. Callahan family photo Neighbors on Brattleboro’s Oak Street still tell stories about Ferguson, the late but seemingly immortal calico tabby cat that fearlessly sauntered and sunbathed in the middle of traffic, even after an accident sparked swelling…

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Hartford police union urges town to appointing the acting chief to head the department

Hartford police officers are urging municipal officials to hire Acting Police Chief Connie Kelley as the department’s leader. Photo via Hartford Vermont Police Department Facebook Editor’s note: This story by Patrick Adrian first appeared in the Valley News on Dec. 20. After nearly two years without a full-fledged police chief, Hartford police officers are urging…

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Flash freeze will make roads dangerous tonight, Vermont officials warn

The rapid freeze Friday evening is of utmost concern to Vermont officials.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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High winds, rain and power outages: Dec. 23 storm in Vermont

High winds took down trees and caused thousands of people to lose power, and officials said to expect a flash freeze Friday evening.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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PHOTOS: North Country, BBA clash in MMU holiday hoops tourney

Photos from the 2022 Mount Mansfield holiday girls basketball tournament championship between North Country and Burr and Burton.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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7 days left;  There’s a reason we call it VTDigger

There are seven days left in our annual member drive.  All donations up to $1,000 will be matched.  Dear Reader, Since its inception 13 years ago, this news organization has been dedicated to digging into the most challenging problems facing our state — and digging up the facts Vermonters need in order to make informed…

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