Got goats? A fifth-generation cow dairy is forging a new path for agriculture in Vermont

If the farm successfully transitions from cows to goats, it could usher in a new era in Vermont agriculture that will again make family dairy farms viable.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

Personality Brady Farkas let go by sports radio station 101.3

Program director and sports personality Brady Farkas has been replaced at 101.3 The Game, station general manager Ken Barlow said Friday.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

As Vermont schools work to reopen, some worry: Will there be enough staff?

One Vermont superintendent told lawmakers that up to 50% of her staffers are high-risk for the virus or live with someone who is.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

Dividing lines: Where candidates for the top two offices stand on the issues

As the August 11 primary election draws closer, we wanted to give voters a clear picture of the policy positions of top office seekers on some of the most pressing topics facing Vermonters: gun reform, climate change, minimum wage, systemic racism and property taxes.  We pressed them for details about the policy positions they would…

Becky Colley: Vermont schools need UX designers

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Becky Colley, who is director of Creative & UX Strategy at Champlain College. It was first published on LinkedIn. This spring, along with most of Vermont’s working class, I added a new side hustle to my UX portfolio. It wasn’t lucrative and came with lots of technical troubleshooting, defiance,…

Vermont National Guard to deploy airmen this fall, soldiers in 2021

The deployments begin in October with about 70 airmen from the Vermont Air National Guard.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

Vermont reports first death from COVID-19 in over a month

The Vermont Department of Health reported one additional death from COVID-19, the first since June 18.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

New bowling alley proposed for Burlington South End warehouse

A leader at Burlington City Arts, whose foundation owns the building, said the bowling alley would also have a restaurant and bar.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

VTDigger hosts ‘The Vermont Conversation’ podcast with David Goodman

VTDigger announced Thursday a new podcast collaboration with journalist David Goodman and WDEV/Radio Vermont to host The Vermont Conversation.  The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman, which began in January 2013, is an hour-long radio program and podcast featuring interviews with politicians, activists, artists, changemakers and ordinary citizens. Recent guests include author and activist Bill McKibben,…

Vergennes in no man’s land following resignations of City Council members

She said his position as mayor had been “grossly abused.” “The ultimate bullying comes directly from you, Mr. Mayor,” she said. “Your threat to the city manager, David Austin and even more directly to me is an outrage.” Fritz asked for a public discussion, and after hearing none, he agreed to file his resignation, and…

Are two days in school enough for Vermont students with special needs?

School leaders acknowledge that students with disabilities are “particularly at risk of learning loss” this fall during remote learning days.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

State agriculture officials warn Vermonters about mailed seeds

Over 30 states have reported similar packages in the mail, with state officials issuing advisories warning residents not to open or plant the seeds.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

Vermont schools will reopen Sept. 8, Gov. Scott encourages in-person learning when possible

Among the recommendations: In-person classes should resume for preschool through fifth grade, and for vulnerable students of all ages.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

Ashe, Gray clash over political and financial backers

Senate Pro Tem Tim Ashe and Assistant Attorney General Molly Gray are opponents in a four-way race for the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination. Photos by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Senate Leader Tim Ashe has criticized Molly Gray, one of his three opponents in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, for allegedly funding her campaign with contributions from…

Elizabeth Fitzgerald: Unions need to provide information to get beyond impasse

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Elizabeth Fitzgerald, of South Burlington, who is the employer chair of the Commission on Public School Employee Health Benefits and the chair of the South Burlington School Board.  Vermonters recognize that one of our most important public responsibilities is the education of our children. Not only is it a…

Farmer returns prosthetic leg that skydiver lost during jump

Farmer Joe Marszalkowski found the prosthetic on Sunday in a soybean field.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

Smell the reality: Burlington tech start-up is bringing an olfactory element to VR

OVR Technology has figured out how to introduce the sense of smell into virtual reality for a more compelling experience.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

COVID-19 in Vermont: Updates on school openings, case counts and local impact

Here’s what you need to know today about COVID-19 in your community and throughout Vermont.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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