Vermont

Mount Snow Academy and Vermont Academy merging programs

DOVER- Mount Snow Academy is changing its name and expanding its academic offerings, thanks to a merger with Vermont Academy that was announced August 1.
“It’s exciting,” said MSA Head of School Peter Stokloza. “It’s great for our program and for Mount Snow.”
Stokloza said the...

Keep independent bookstores strong

MONTPELIER- Vermont members of the New England Independent Bookstore Association announce “Bookstores Helping Bookstores,” a fundraising effort to help Bear Pond Books, of Montpelier, and Next Chapter Bookstore, of Barre, both member bookstores that were devastated in the recent FEMA declared...

State updates flood response

MONTPELIER- At a press conference Tuesday, Gov. Phil Scott said Vermont communities ravaged by recent floods are now entering the “recovery phase” of the disaster.
“Two weeks after the worst of the flooding, and it’s clear in each community how much work we have ahead of us,” he said. “...

Flood waters ravage Vermont once again

Valley spared from worst of Monday deluge
DEERFIELD VALLEY- Towns along the Deerfield River and its tributaries were breathing a sigh of relief Monday afternoon, when the river crested and quickly receded without the major flooding or damage they experienced during...

FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell, flanked by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Peter Welch at Wednesday's press conference.

Biden declares disaster, FEMA head tours state

MONTPELIER- President Joe Biden has approved an emergency declaration requested by Gov. Phil Scott in response to flooding across the state caused by heavy rain storms Sunday night into Monday.
The federal action, which covers all 14 Vermont counties, will make federal disaster...

Skier visits up 10% this winter

MONTPELIER- Celebrating a successful winter season, supporters and friends of Vermont’s ski industry joined the state’s alpine and cross-country ski areas at Killington Resort on Wednesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 8, for the Vermont Ski Areas Association’s 54th annual meeting.
Despite...

Record student loan forgiveness approvals

VERMONT- The US Department of Education recently announced it has approved nearly 616,000 borrowers nationwide for approximately $42 billion in Public Service Loan Forgiveness since October 2021.
PSLF covers public employees such as teachers, firefighters, and members of law enforcement,...

State sues Monsanto for PCB contamination

Note: A PDF copy of the Vermnt Attorney General's complaint filed in Chittenden Superior Court is appended below the article. Twin Valley tops list of affected schools
WILMINGTON- PCB contamination at Twin Valley schools may play a key role in a lawsuit filed against...

Forum outlines possible changes to school choice after court ruling

DEERFIELD VALLEY - On Monday, May 1, Rep. Laura Sibilia hosted a forum about possible forthcoming changes to school choice in Vermont. Speakers at the meeting, which was held virtually, included Rep. Peter Conlon, who is the chair of the House Education Committee, and Falko Schilling, advocacy...

Human Rights Commission investigation at Twin Valley ongoing

Human rights commission still looking at harassment
WHITINGHAM- An investigation by the Vermont Human Rights Commission into a complaint alleging that Twin Valley School District failed to adequately respond to reports of racial harassment, bullying, and threats directed...