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Group holding virtual fundraiser to help prevent child abuse

VERMONT - Prevent Child Abuse Vermont announces a brand new fundraiser that anyone can take part in at any time from anywhere. Do Absolutely Anything (to prevent child abuse) is an online platform that provides the tools to anyone who wants to raise funds doing any kind of activity they like. It...

State colleges lower tuition rates

VERMONT - The board of trustees of the Vermont State Colleges System unanimously approved a base tuition for Vermonters enrolling at Vermont State University of $9,999 per year in undergraduate programs, commencing with the launch of the new university on July 1, 2023. This reflects a 15%...

Contraceptive services available

VERMONT – Under the Affordable Care Act, health insurance plans must provide coverage at no cost to consumers for contraceptive services and supplies, including the full range of prescription birth control, counseling, treatment of complications, and any other related services. Birth control can...

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Fly the flag

DOVER - The West Dover Firefighters Association held an open house at the West Dover Fire Department on Sunday, October 9. Many members of the community stopped by to visit the station and mingle with the firefighters.

Preregister for flu vaccine clinic

TOWNSHEND - Grace Cottage Family Health will be offering a flu vaccine clinic on Saturday, November 5, from 9 am to noon. Preregistration is recommended; call (802) 365-4331. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows.
It is not necessary to be an established patient at Grace Cottage in...

Dover to rename its town forest

DOVER - All are invited to the Dover Town Forest at the end of Rice Hill Road on Saturday, October 22, at 2 pm as the town renames the area the Dover Town Forest & Phil Bartlett Recreation Area. A short ceremony will be held to celebrate the renaming and unveiling of a dedication plaque to...

Antiques to be sold at tag sale

WARDSBORO - The Wardsboro History Group’s annual tag sale will occur Saturday, October 22, from 9 am to 3 pm at the history house on Route 100 in the village center. There will be a selection of Christmas decorations, cards, and wrappings. Among other things there will be skis and ski boots, a...

John Hatton, president of the Southern Vermont Board of Realtors, poses with SVBR’s realtor of the year award winner Jacki Murano, owner of Southern VT Realty. Photo courtesy John Hatton

Murano, Caplan honored by SVBR

DEERFIELD VALLEY - John Hatton, president of the Southern Vermont Board of Realtors, announced the winners of two awards. Jacki Murano, owner of Southern VT Realty, was named SVBR’s Realtor of the year for exemplifying the best attributes of being a Realtor: community involvement, business...

Vermont state Representative Laura Sibilia, left, of the Windham-Bennington District receives the legislative service award from South Burlington City Manager and VLCT President Jessie Baker.

Sibilia wins legislative award from VLCT

VERMONT - The Vermont League of Cities and Towns recognized champions of municipal government at Town Fair, the largest gathering of Vermont municipal officials of the year. Vermont state Representative Laura Sibilia, of the Windham-Bennington district, received the legislative service award....

Rescue Inc. is everywhere

WINDHAM COUNTY - The staff and volunteers at Rescue Inc. have been keeping very busy. They held a popup vaccination clinic Wednesday afternoon at the Wilmington Flea Market. The organization’s Vermont EMS Academy dedication was held at the new facility in Townshend. Rescue’s Drew...