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

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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

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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,…

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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…

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Vermont Conversation: Holcombe and Zuckerman make their case for being Vermont’s next governor

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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Black Burlingtonians arrested at much higher rate than white residents, report shows

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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…

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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

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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

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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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John Klar: A Brookfield farmer’s longshot bid to unseat Phil Scott

Republican candidate for governor John Klar at home in Brookfield on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Although Klar criticizes progressive politics in Vermont, he says he supported the campaign of Sen. Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic primary because of the “populist revolt” he inspired — though he notes that he never actually…

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PolitiFact: Biden’s claim that Trump is the first racist president is not true

This article by Sophie Austin and Louis Jacobson was published by PolitiFact on July 27, 2020. “No U.S. presidents elected before Donald Trump were racist.”— Joe Biden, July 22, 2020 At a town hall meeting, a home care provider spoke to former Vice President Joe Biden about racist rhetoric targeting Asian Americans during the pandemic. Biden responded…

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Jim Leddy: John Lewis’ Vermont connection

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Jim Leddy, of Colchester, a retired, lifelong Vermonter who was executive director of The Howard Center and was President of AARP-Vermont. He also served several terms in the Vermont State Senate as a Democrat. While watching the tributes to John Lewis on the occasion of his death, I recall…

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‘This is a sad morning’: Five people killed in 18 hours on Vermont roads, state police say

Vermont State Police say speed and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol caused many of the deadly crashes.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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Top moments in Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl history

Highlights across six-plus decades of high school football all-star games between Vermont and New Hampshire.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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What’s so hard about reopening schools? A Vermont superintendent’s letter outlines the puzzle

A month away from students heading back to school, one superintendent sounds the alarm that schools are unlikely to be able to fulfill their plans.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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Escaped inmate captured not far from correctional center in St. Johnsbury

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Molly Gray: There’s no time to waste with broadband

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Molly Gray, an assistant attorney general who is a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. She is also an adjunct professor of human rights Law at Vermont Law School. When I stood with students, parents, and educators recently to discuss the challenges of emergency remote education during this global pandemic,…

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