Vermont

Vail to limit day tickets

Mount Snow slated to open November 11 VERMONT - Vail Resorts recently announced the opening dates of its 37 North American resorts, offering skiing and riding coast-to-coast and one of the longest seasons in the country for its Epic Pass holders. Additionally the company said...

Looking for volunteers in Deerfield Valley

VERMONT - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermont has issued an urgent call to action to find 60 bigs in 60 days, urging adults throughout the Deerfield Valley to volunteer their time and become a big to one of over 100 children currently ready and waiting for a mentor.
Mentoring is fun,...

Sibilia supports efforts to prevent deportation

DOVER- Rep. Laura Sibilia has joined 40 other Vermont legislators in calling on federal officials to drop deportation proceedings against 10 migrant farm workers in Vermont.
The 10 men facing deportation have been in the United States for years, living and working on Vermont dairy farms...

Dunkin’ promotion gives free coffee to teachers

VERMONT - As Vermont and northern New York teachers return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, Dunkin’ is brewing up the perfect way to say “thank you” to those who go above and beyond for students.
In celebration of all local educators, participating Dunkin’ restaurants...

Trades training scholarship

VERMONT - The new Vermont Trades Scholarship Forgivable Loan program, proposed by Gov. Scott to the Vermont Legislature and administered by Vermont Student Assistance Corp., will offer Vermont and non-Vermont residents funding for tuition, initial licensing fees, and exam fees for qualified...

American Flatbread slated to open in fall in West Dover

DOVER - Come fall, there will be a new dining option in Dover. American Flatbread, which serves “all-natural pizza baked in a primitive wood-fired earthen oven,” is scheduled to open in October, in the space formerly occupied by Dover Forge and OMT.
But first, the clay of its hearth has...

Students’ art displayed in DC

VERMONT - In a Zoom meeting with talented high school artists from across Vermont, Rep. Peter Welch announced the winners of the 41st annual Congressional Art Competition.
Hana Risner, from Brattleboro Union High School, won the Windham County award with “Qualle,” a drawing including...

New program offers free associate’s degree at CCV

VERMONT- Thanks to the Free Degree Promise through the Early College Program all Vermont students who are currently in grades eight to 11 can now count on a free associate degree at the Community College of Vermont the year after high school graduation.
The J. Warren & Lois McClure...

Statewide primary election next Tuesday

VERMONT - Secretary of State Jim Condos recently reminded Vermonters that the statewide primary election is Tuesday, August 9, and encouraged voters to formulate their voting plan.
Vermonters can vote early or return an early ballot in person at their town clerk’s office any day before...

Vermonters, nation can now dial 988 for mental health crisis assistance

MONTPELIER - As of Saturday, July 16, Vermonters who are experiencing a mental health crisis can now dial 988 to receive immediate assistance. Modeled after 911, used for most types of emergencies, the crisis line is available 24 hours a day and is dedicated to mental health issues, including...