Why many Vermonters wear a mask in public — and some choose not to

A majority of respondents said they “always” or “often” wear facial coverings in public, with reasons including respect for others and public health.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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Laura Chapman: A plea for a statewide mask mandate

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Laura Chapman, who is on the Putney Selectboard. Dear Gov. Scott, I have started and scrapped this letter to you several times, each time hoping that it would not be necessary. The last few days and a few experiences have changed my mind. A while back, I spoke with…

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Mark Klinedinst: The case for more stimulus

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Mark Klinedinst, of Essex Junction, a emeritus professor of economics at the University of Southern Mississippi. Art Woolf’s column on July 17 correctly pointed to the need for more congressional stimulus to keep the economy afloat here and across the country. On top of the tremendous suffering caused to…

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Dillon Burns: What if cleaning classrooms helped students learn?

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Dillon Burns, who is a parent and licensed social worker who lives in Calais Several years ago, I received a phone call from the parent of a 5-year-old boy in my social work practice. “The preschool called and asked me to pick him up,” she said.  “He was so…

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Molly Gray touts global experience, Vermont roots, in run for lieutenant governor

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Dying Black inmate who repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe told to ‘knock it off’

The Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport. Courtesy Vermont Department of Corrections He talked about how Johnson repeatedly told corrections and medical staff that he couldn’t breathe on the night he died and pleaded to be taken to the hospital. Gabreault had also talked to Seven Days shortly after Johnson’s death providing a similar description…

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Holcombe revives attack on Zuckerman over vaccines

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Construction vehicles show up in CityPlace Burlington pit; announcement expected this week

Construction vehicles were moved into the CityPlace construction site on Tuesday and the city is expected to make an announcement this week.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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NVU-Johnson, Lyndon the latest Vermont schools to scrap fall sports for 2020

North Atlantic Conference joins others in announcing the cancelation of fall sports season, affecting students at NVU-Johnson and NVU-Lyndon.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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Poirier leads Vermonters on Day 1 of 2020 New England Amateur

The 39-year-old, fresh off a win at the Vermont Amateur earlier this month, opens five shots off the lead.         Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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