Vermont

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...

Assistance program sends more than $1.2 million to help area renters

DEERFIELD VALLEY- A pandemic-era program that has helped more than 100 valley households afford rent and utilities is wrapping up just as Vermonters are facing a winter with near-record heating oil prices.
The Vermont Emergency Rental Assistance Program, or VERAP, was created in 2021 using...

Local climbing team claims another first

Husband and wife share a passion for the outdoors
DEERFIELD VALLEY- To some people these are just numbers: 110, 770, and 500. To local backcountry enthusiast Spencer Crispe they represent incredible milestones. The first represents skiing the 110 highest peaks in Vermont...

New fund is “Justice Forward”

VERMONT - The Vermont Community Loan Fund has launched the Justice Forward Fund, a new financing and business assistance resource for Black, Indigenous, and Vermonters of color.
A special purpose credit program, the JFF provides low-/no-cost loans and free-to-the-borrower business...

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...