UVMMC sued by Trump administration over nurse’s right to opt out of abortion

HHS is suing UVM Medical Center, claiming they must grant staff the absolute right to opt out of procedures like abortion.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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Check out these 5 new albums by Vermont musicians, including a pair of Christmas records

Joshua Glass and his musical pals release “Merry Christmas from Burlington,” and Manchester-based singer Maxine Linehan offers “This Time of Year.”         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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In southern Vermont, ski resorts celebrate a dump of powder

Nick Grandchamp of Rutland, faced with the task of digging out his car Thursday, decided to walk to work instead. Courtesy photo Bonnie MacPherson, communications manager for Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, was baffled by the snow totals.  “In my whole life, I’ve never seen anything like this,” she said. “I live 10 miles from…

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Northeast Kingdom Human Services downgraded for poor treatment, staffing problems

Tomasz Jankowski is the CEO of Northeast Kingdom Human Services. Courtesy photo. Former employees report that internal mismanagement and unethical practices leads to lower quality care for patients. At least one employee authorized services and treatment plans as a licensed social worker, even though he wasn’t licensed in Vermont, according to former staff members who…

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Shap Smith: For UVM, inaction is not an option

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Shap Smith, of Morrisville, an attorney in private practice who is a member of the UVM board of trustees. He was speaker of the Vermont House from 2009-2017. As the former speaker of the House, alumnus of UVM and parent of UVM student, I wanted to share my thoughts…

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Reality knocks: Vermont’s biggest economic development story becomes its biggest fraud

A raid by federal agents put a stop to Ariel Quiros’ development scheme, but the story is still playing out for those who believed in his plans.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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How much snow did Vermont get in the storm? The totals so far

A winter storm is bringing snow to the eastern United States. Here’s how much has accumulated in Vermont.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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JPMorgan Chase Bank is coming to Burlington, Williston and South Burlington in 2021

JPMorgan Chase Bank, one of the largest banks in the nation, will open three branches in Vermont in 2021, in Burlington, Williston and S. Burlington         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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Pawlet asks court for relief in case against Slate Ridge in latest hearing

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Kolby LaMarche: It’s time to fight for change in the Republican Party

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Kolby LaMarche, a Champlain College student who is the chair of the Burlington Republican Party and the former field and digital media coordinator for the Scott Milne for Vermont campaign for lieutenant governor. As the United States mourns the loss of over 300,000 Americans due to the Covid-19 pandemic…

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Bill Bender: Vermont greenwashing

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Bill Bender, who is president of Solaflect Energy, a solar company in Norwich founded in 2007. What, isn’t Vermont “Green”? Of course it is, right?  Wrong. Green Mountain Power, which is owned by a Canadian natural gas distributor and supplies 70% of Vermont with electricity, claims that their energy…

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Assurances aren’t enough: Pressure mounts on ski resort owners in Vermont’s largest fraud

Jay Peak ski resort owners shrugged off financial questions from employees, but the questions caught up to them when the SEC started investigating.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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Vermont reaches grim COVID-19 milestone: Surpassing 100 deaths from virus

Gov. Phil Scott said Tuesday he had not yet made up his mind as to whether the private gathering rule would remain in effect for Christmas.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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Venerable downtown Burlington restaurant asks for ‘serious help’ to survive pandemic

Daily Planet, a mainstay on Center Street for 38 years, needs “a huge crutch” to survive through spring, according to the chef and co-owner.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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Jim Hurt: CO2 reuse is key to negative carbon emissions, profits and jobs

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Jim Hurt, who is a board member of the Renewable Nations Institute. These views are not from RNI, which is developing work-study curriculums for sustainable energy.   In gloom, there is light. The “blue wave” evaporated. Yet, Joe Biden won by a silent prayer for democracy and climate. Before that,…

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Robert Bernstein: Act 46 consequences in Mount Abraham district

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Robert Bernstein, of Bristol, a retired Vermont municipal official who has served as town and village manager of Bristol, Selectboard member and chair of Lincoln, as well as town clerk and treasurer of Lincoln. Those who believe that the statewide push to close town schools is badly thought through…

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Vermont Supreme Court weighs case that focuses on Border Patrol’s authority

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A ski resort, a dream and greed: How a $350M fraud happened in Vermont’s poorest region

Ariel Quiros bought Jay Peak ski resort and presented himself as the person who could lead the resort and region to greater prosperity.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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Vermont community rallies to save legendary college radio station

WGDR at Goddard College in Plainfield has been around for nearly half a century and is known for its social-justice broadcasting.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Vermont: What to know about the roll-out

The 1st doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Vermont the week of Dec. 14, 2020. We’re answering the questions on readers’ minds.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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St. Albans City appoints new police chief

The St. Albans Police Department has a new permanent chief. On Monday, the city council unanimously appointed former Vermont State Police Lt. Maurice Lamothe chief. Lamothe, who retired from VSP in August 2019, has been serving as the interim chief since July 1. During that time, Lamothe has made numerous changes not just to policies,…

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Burlington City Council approves police oversight, eviction protection charter change proposals

Burlington City Councilor Zoraya Hightower at a press conference with Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger. Photo by Aidan Quigley/VTDigger Councilor Zoraya Hightower, P-Ward 1, said the model before the councilors “probably” isn’t perfect and that she expects it will be amended in the future. But she said it provides accountability the community wants and needs now.…

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