Business

The future of building

VERMONT - In the heart of Vermont, a market transformation is underway in the world of home building construction, and it’s not the average headline. This isn’t just about bricks and beams; it’s about creating homes that are healthier, more energy efficient, and built to last.
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Pair putting heart and soul into businesses

DOVER - Midday on Monday, couple Sofi Fleur and Javan Joslin were about a mile and a half apart. They were each tending to one of their shared businesses. Last month, the couple purchased two staple businesses in Dover, which they now run: The Great Moose Vermont Shop and Mind Lock Escape Room....

John Winney, left, and Jim Thomas, owners of The Last Chair, Last Chair Pizza & Grill, and Black Diamond Bar & Grill, are gearing up for a busy winter season. The pair recently expanded their business by purchasing a popular pizzeria in Dover. Lauren Harkawik

All systems go for a busy winter as The Last Chair expands

DOVER - The Last Chair, a Dover institution that now has three distinct restaurants under its portfolio, is gearing up for a busy winter.
The owners of The Last Chair, John Winney and Jim Thomas, recently purchased Pizzeria La Toscanella. It’s now known as Last Chair Pizza & Grill, and...

Chamber celebrates successes at annual Member Gala

DOVER – The Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual Member Gala on Thursday, December 7, at Sawmill Bar & Table on the Farm Road Estate. More than 100 business members joined in the celebration, which included remarks by board president Charlie Foster and...

Valley businesses like Bartleby’s Books, above, are ready to welcome shoppers with rewards during the annual “Eat, Sleep, Shop Local” period, December 1 to 24. BDCC

Valley businesses like Bartleby’s Books, above, are ready to welcome shoppers with rewards during the annual “Eat, Sleep, Shop Local” period, December 1 to 24. BDCC

Shop local campaign kicks off

WILMINGTON - Starting Friday, December 1, holiday shoppers are once again invited to join in the annual “Eat, Sleep, Shop Local” holiday shopping campaign and earn rewards for shopping and dining with local merchants. This year the program has expanded to include Wilmington and Dover merchants,...

Fuel assistance available for eligible Vermonters

VERMONT- The Department for Children and Families has announced the release of $12 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding for households that heat with fuel oil, propane, kerosene, coal, electricity, and natural gas. This funding helps keep thousands of Vermonters warm...

Vermont sees more net migration in past two years than prior decade

VERMONT- In 2022 Vermont gained nearly 3,000 new residents who moved from other states, according to an analysis of recently published US Census Bureau data by the Vermont Treasurer’s Office. The data, which is published annually in October, is an important estimate of Vermont’s demographic...

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Learn about adoption in Vermont

Vermont- Gov. Phil Scott proclaimed November as Adoption Month in Vermont, recognizing the importance of ensuring every child has a permanent, safe, and entrusted family.
Adoption Month is a time to celebrate and honor all people whose lives are touched by adoption; focus attention on...

Christmas tree among pine trees.

Find your Christmas tree in the national forest

VERMONT- Forest Service officials in Vermont are welcoming the public to select and cut a Christmas tree on the Green Mountain National Forest with the purchase of a $5 permit. Permits are now available for purchase either online (an additional $2.50 service fee applies) or in person at GMNF...

Dover film festival offers look at music legends

DOVER- Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival 2023 Vermont fall tour will make a stop at MHCA Dover Cinema and Arts on Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19.
The film tour features two new releases. “Joan Baez: I Am A Noise” screens on Saturday at 7:15 pm and Sunday at 4:15 pm. ...