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BENNINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling Friday, eliminating the federal constitutional right to abortion, drew sharp comments from Vermont leaders and a renewed call for passage of Proposition 5, which would guarantee reproductive rights in the state Constitution.
Vermont leaders immediately responded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn the long-standing Roe v. Wade decision, which wi…
Villagers rushed to bury the dead and dug by hand through the rubble of homes in search of survivors after a devastating earthquake in eastern…
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HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. — Everyone fanned themselves with their programs.
BRATTLEBORO — It’s the summer of “dustcontent” for many people who drive Route 9 every day, with more than 12 miles of road being rehabilitate…
WINHALL — A smoky and persistent fire destroyed an early 20th-century home in Bondville on Saturday, as firefighters from across the Northshir…
BENNINGTON — Construction worker Gil Gallon takes a break from the new Union South Restaurant construction in the Putnam Building with his dog…
WILMINGTON — Local residents involved in an effort to regulate wake boats in Vermont are planning to participate in upcoming meetings prompted…
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BENNINGTON -- Bennington's July 4th celebration features a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a car parade, a bell ringing ceremony, and fireworks.
BENNINGTON — Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), part of Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), has been named as an “Energy Leader” by Efficiency Vermont. The organization honored seven large commercial and industrial customers with the award at the end of last year.
MANCHESTER — After a two-year hiatus, members of the South Central Vermont Board of Realtors (SCVBR) gathered at the Manchester Country Club on June 6 for a celebration and announcement of the 2022 Realtor of the Year and Good Neighbor Award.
As a pediatrician, I have waited a long time for the approval of COVID vaccines for ages 6 months to 4 years. I know many parents are excited for this opportunity as well! The Academy of Pediatrics supports vaccination of all eligible children with the COVID-19 vaccine. I am so eager to have…
BENNINGTON — Employees of Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) collected more than 110,000 COVID specimens at the COVID Resource Center (CRC) since January 2021. Clinical staff worked outdoors in inclement weather. Staff members throughout the organization spent time beyond their regular …
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Training Program (VTP) helps fund innovative solutions to today’s workforce challenges. VTP grants may cover up to 50 percent of expenses related to training and up-skilling staff, including employee wages for time spent training on the job. Training can be on-site o…
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MONTPELIER — The Vermont State House was vandalized during the early hours of Saturday morning, leaving seven broken windows and a message of “If abortions aren’t safe you’re not either” in black spray paint on the front granite portico of the building, according to the Capitol Police Department.
Vermont leaders responded to the U.S. Supreme Courts’ ruling on Friday overturning Roe v. Wade. Among the statements:
BENNINGTON — The blue and gold lighting at the Bennington Battle Monument to honor Ukraine will continue past a July 1 deadline for its removal.
BENNINGTON — Early voting in local and statewide primary elections starts Saturday, and the Secretary of State’s office and town clerks are working to make the process smooth for voters who want to cast a ballot in advance of the Aug. 9 primary.
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Warden Service responded to a coyote attack in Panton on Sunday. The complainant is a resident of Panton and has not responded to a request to be identified.
WATERBURY — Few birding experiences rival hearing the haunting call of the loon or seeing them glide by in protected coves on a lake. However, for the birds’ protection, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is asking boaters and anglers to enjoy loons from a safe distance this summer.
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MANCHESTER — The Devin Speno to Tristan Evans connection was deadly during the second annual Vermont All Star Football Camp 7v7 tournament on …
BENNINGTON- The school year might be over, but the Bennington youth sport scene continues. The Marauders swim team that calls the Bennington Rec Center home will begin their summer schedule this Tuesday, hosting Springfield.
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BRATTLEBORO — On a night that was all about NBA teams making selections, American Legion Post 13 coach Ryan Greenslet had to make one of his own.
POWNAL — Like many stock car drivers, Olden Dwyer started as a boy in go-kart racing, probably thinking early on of a feature win at a major dirt track like Lebanon Valley Speedway.
BENNINGTON — Less than 24 hours removed from graduating Flood Brook Middle School, Manchester Union Underground’s Milo Tucker was inserted into a pressure situation with Manchester leading Bennington Post 13 8-4 in the bottom of the seventh in Tuesday’s American Legion baseball game.
Thursday marks the 50-year anniversary of Title IX being passed into law. Deborah Larkin — coach of the Mount Anthony girls tennis program — has worked on a national social impact campaign named ‘DemandIX’ to call attention to Title IX and the work that still needs to be done for gender equi…
Eighteen of the top senior baseball players from the Green Mountain State have been selected to represent Vermont against New Hampshire in the 2022 Twin State Baseball Classic on Saturday.
BENNINGTON — If Saturday’s preseason game is any indication, the Southern Vermont Storm are once again going to be a legitimate threat in the semiprofessional New England Football League this fall.
PHILADELPHIA — Isaiah Brunache shattered a 35-year standing Vermont state record during the New Balance National Outdoor Track Championships on Sunday afternoon.
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Register to vote. Then vote. Not tomorrow. Today. Local ballots for the Aug. 9 primary are available; early voting has begun. And the need for your voice to be heard has never been greater.
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BENNINGTON — Bennington stands at a crossroads.
At long last, COVID infections are on the wane, according to Gov. Phil Scott. That’s great but let’s continue to be careful and stay safe and healthy.