John Bossange: The Republican Party’s march toward Christian nationalism

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Mike Pieciak: VT Saves will have a big impact without a big price tag   

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VT ranked high for child wellbeing on national report, but performed poorly in one area

Vermont predictably did well on a national ranking of child wellbeing, however, there were areas needing improvement. One area VT fared the worst.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

Vermont, New Hampshire rosters set for 2023 Make-A-Wish All-Star Hockey Classic

The annual senior all-star game between Vermont and New Hampshire is set for a doubleheader on Saturday, July 1 at Gutterson Fieldhouse.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

Hoping to swim this summer? What to know about lifeguard staffing and other seasonal info.

What to know about swimming this summer: will lifeguard shortages be as bad in Vermont and other helpful info.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

Rev. Devon Thomas: Homelessness can affect us all when we least expect it

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Andy Stenger: In fact, Jay Peak boiler won’t increase carbon emissions anywhere else

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David Bird: A closer look at hyperbaric oxygen therapy 

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Child abuse or parenting ‘in today’s complex world’? Some say Vermont DCF gets it wrong

Vermont’s Child Protection Registry is supposed to protect children from abusers, but it can penalize parents unjustly, according to a report.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

VT H.S. sports: 2023 Free Press All-Championship for spring playoffs

The 2023 All-Championship team for Vermont high school spring playoffs as selected by the Free Press.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

Math teacher from Burlington to compete on ‘Jeopardy!’ broadcast Thursday

Math teacher Kiran MacCormick will compete Thursday on the TV quiz show co-hosted by Mayim Bialik and broadcast locally at 7 p.m. weekdays by WPTZ        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

Horton & Sayles: Federal debt ceiling deal will heighten hunger, poverty in Vermont

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Avdibegovic & Bushway: Thousands of eye-opening conversations affect hospital talks

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Kevin Ellis: Robert Kennedy offered hope the U.S. could live up to its founding principles

Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and do not represent VTDigger’s views. To submit a commentary, follow the instructions here. ​​This commentary is by Kevin Ellis, a communications consultant based in Montpelier. …

A five-star run: Sights and impressions from the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival

Listeners were treated to Samara Joy and Kamasi Washington as well as school bands just getting their first real exposure to live jazz music        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

UVM Health Network proposes $18 million program to address mental health crisis in Vermont

The University of Vermont Health Network and Vermont Department of Mental Health have an $18 million proposal to address mental health care.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

Colorado man pleads guilty in 2018 Danville murder for hire case

Jerry Banks was charged with murder for hire that led to the January 2018 death of Gregory Davis, of Danville, Vermont.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

Jonathan Farrell: The motel housing crisis needs a state-level response

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Kate Bailey: LGBTQ+ youth deserve Pride, not debate over their right to exist

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Promising Jobs: Many come to teaching in ‘a roundabout way’

Math teacher Kristin Baker works with Madison O’Hartigan of Richford at the Richford Junior Senior High School on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Kristin Baker’s route to the front of her middle school math classroom at Richford Junior Senior High School started when she found herself unhappy in her first job out…

Vermont’s state flag established 100 years ago as symbol of state’s distinct identity

The history of Vermont’s flag tells the story of a state coming into its own.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

Vermont H.S. baseball: CVU overpowers Mount Anthony for third title in four years

Behind Stephen Rickert’s one-hitter, top-seeded Champlain Valley claims its third baseball title in four years with a 6-0 win over Mount Anthony.        Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service

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