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Claudette Hollenbeck
Global life expectancy has more than doubled since 1900. A child born at that time could reasonably expect to live to age 50. Only 4% of the world’s population was older than 65 in that era. The Center on Longevity, a study group at Stanford University in California, claims that by 2050 long...
VERMONT - The Vermont House Committee on Appropriations will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 6, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, in Room 24 of the Statehouse and via videoconference. The committee will take testimony on the governor’s recommended budget adjustment. The governor’s proposal can...

Experts say scammers are using health care open enrollment to steal from people.
VERMONT - The coronavirus pandemic left many Americans unemployed and uninsured. To give people a chance to sign up for health care coverage, Healthcare.gov is open until Saturday, January 15. Anytime the government has an open enrollment, people understandably have questions and concerns....

Early intervention children’s integrated services staff, from left, Audra Prandini; Jade Duell; Caitlin Tilley, BSN, RN, CEN, SANE, director of Transitions of Care; Jennie Moon, MBA, HR certificate, program coordinator of early intervention/children’s integrated services; Danielle Bacon; Lisa Rufo; Melissa Hyde; and Kelsey Colvin.
BENNINGTON - Last month, staff of early intervention children’s integrated services - part of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Southwestern Vermont Health Care, and the Vermont Department for Children and Families - gathered for a photo in their new office space, which is located in Suite 200...
BENNINGTON - Shires Housing, a nonprofit affordable housing organization, has been recognized by the statewide Support And Services at Home program for offering SASH to residents and surrounding community members for 10 years, helping to keep older adults and people with disabilities healthy and...
  WILMINGTON - The Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual gala dinner December 5 at the Hermitage Club. As part of the festivities, the chamber’s annual award winners were announced.
Marc and Angel Balch were given the Ralph and Verne Howe Community Service...
BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Winter Farmers Market will be open for a special Christmas Eve Market on Friday, December 24, from 10 am to 2 pm, at its 80 Flat Street location. The market will be closed on Christmas Day, but will be open on New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1.
Bring home...

River restoration projects underway.
SOUTHERN VERMONT - This year, the Connecticut River Conservancy has completed more than 20 river restoration projects across the four-state Connecticut River watershed. These projects will restore natural river flow, improve wildlife habitat, and protect clean water. They also boosted local...

Volunteers set up decorations for last year’s Winterplace
WILMINGTON - Wilmington Works has won a $4,000 community grant as part of AARP Vermont’s Winter Placemaking Grant program. The program encourages demonstration projects that create public spaces and streets that are safe and accessible for everyone.
Wilmington Works will use the $4,000 to...
VERMONT - The Vermont Arts Council is now accepting applications for its next round of Artist Development Grants. These grants support artists at all stages of their careers. Grants can fund activities that enhance mastery of an artist’s craft or skills or that increase the viability of an artist...

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