Vermont

Scholarships offered for early childhood educators

VERMONT - The Curtis Fund, a supporting organization of the Vermont Community Foundation, announces a bold scholarship program for Vermonters seeking to become early childhood educators. The Curtis Fund Commitment: a Comprehensive Scholarship for Early Childhood Educators is a pilot program that...

In-state rates for refugees

VERMONT - Refugees making their home in Vermont will now be able to access in-state tuition rates at all Vermont State Colleges system institutions, thanks to an expansion of Act 166 of 2022. Act 166 updates residency policies to ensure that refugees making their home in Vermont can access in-...

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....

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...

Sports hall of fame book free to schools, libraries

VERMONT - A generous donation by the Pizzagalli Foundation of Burlington will allow copies of the book “Green Mountain Gold: Vermont Sports Hall of Fame” to be placed in all libraries and schools throughout Vermont.
The 237-page book highlights more than 100 top sports figures from the...

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...

Democrats denounce Lyddy, he pushes back

WHITINGHAM - In a press release sent on Sunday, October 2, the Vermont Democratic Party called on the Vermont Republican Party to “remove its endorsement of [John] Lyddy and terminate all support.” The request was made after discovering a Facebook comment indicating that John Lyddy, the Windham-6...

Festival aims to breed common ground

DOVER - The Vermont Wildlife Festival, an annual event organized by the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, will take place Sunday, September 25, from 10 am to 4 pm at Mount Snow. The museum’s managing director, Mike Clough, says the festival provides an opportunity for nature lovers of all...

Rock Against Racism Vermont is planning a music festival next weekend to raise funds for cancer treatment. Courtesy John Langran

Festival at Adams Farm will benefit local cancer fund

WILMINGTON - John Langran and Kate Follett are bringing their growing, years-long effort, Rock Against Racism Vermont, to their home turf for a festival to be held at Adams Farm. In doing so, they’ll benefit a local organization that helps with costs related to cancer treatment.
The event...