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Providers, parents, economy face child care challenges

DEERFIELD VALLEY- After shuttering child care facilities and schools statewide in March due to COVID-19, Gov. Scott said child care could reopen on June 1 with strict safety protocols in place. Some local child care providers have since reopened, but not all.
For those who are, providing...

State responds to outbreak in area

MONTPELIER- State officials discussed what they say is an apparent COVID-19 outbreak in the Londonderry and Manchester area at a press briefing Tuesday.
According to published reports, as many as 59 “presumptive positive” cases in the area are under investigation.
At a press...

Board holds vicious dog hearing, holds off on making any decisions

By Lauren Harkawik
DOVER - The Dover Selectboard held a vicious dog hearing on Tuesday night, following a complaint from Kathryn Romano about an incident in which Romano and her dog were attacked and injured by a dog owned by Diana Dee.
Romano said she and her husband were walking...

Gov. extends emergency order, announces dairy and health care assistance

MONTPELIER- On Wednesday, Gov. Phil Scott said he’ll extend the state of emergency that has been in place since March 17 for another month, and announced two more CARES-funded programs.
“Today we’re announcing two grant programs to help the health care and agriculture sectors get through...

Property taxes headed up in Dover

DOVER - Prior to holding a vicious dog hearing on Tuesday, the Dover Selectboard convened to set the town’s tax rate, which is up this year.
The increase represents approximately 10 cents for the homestead rate and 9 cents for the non-resident rate, despite a relatively level budget. ...

State primary here soon

WILMINGTON- A statewide primary election will be held on Tuesday, August 11, to vote for candidates for the following offices: US representative, secretary of state, state representative(s), governor, auditor of accounts, high bailiff, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state treasurer...

Spend $25 locally, get $5 coupon

WILMINGTON- This summer, from July 18 to August 31, shop, dine or stay locally and earn rewards throughout the Deerfield Valley. When you shop locally, your dollars benefit the community and the small businesses who make our area unique and vibrant.
Starting this Saturday, July 18, you...

Jason Hartnett and friend ride their bikes

Local resident bikes for children’s cancer fund

WILMINGTON- Jason Hartnett, a resident of Wilmington, is planning to ride 75 miles and raise $750 during the month of September for Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF) in support of its sixth annual Great Cycle Challenge USA. Founded in 2015, Great Cycle Challenge USA has grown to become one...

Annual golf tournament returns July 22

BRATTLEBORO- Youth Services invites area golfers to participate in its annual golf tournament at Brattleboro Country Club on Wednesday, July 22, presented by Headwater Precision, LLC. This is the 35th year that Youth Services has organized this tournament to support the safety net for youth in...

MOOver gets a new manager

WILMINGTON- Southeast Vermont Transit (SEVT), operators of the Current and MOOver transit systems, has moved a step closer in its yearlong rebranding effort with reorganization of both divisions.
Current general manager Rebecca Gagnon left the company recently, and MOOver General Manager...