Vermont

Showcase your antique collections and hidden treasures on hit TV show

VERMONT- The American Pickers are excited to return to Vermont. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the area in October 2022.
“American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History...

Mental health resources available in Vermont

VERMONT - As impacts from the terrible acts committed in New York, California, and Texas are being felt throughout the country, the state of Vermont is reminding Vermonters of the mental health resources available to them.
With a global COVID-19 pandemic and national and international...

Driver safety program hits the road

VERMONT- The Vermont Department of Health, in partnership with the Vermont Agency of Transportation, has launched an older driver safety program, which includes new resources and a webinar series. The program features information for drivers, their families, caregivers, and health care providers...

Dr. Mark Levine and Gov. Phil Scott File photo

Vermont prepares for approval of pediatric COVID-19 vaccine

MONTPELIER- The state is preparing for the pending federal approval of a pediatric vaccine for children under 5, and Gov. Phil Scott said his administration is turning their focus to mitigating pandemic impact at a press conference Tuesday.
Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine said...

Mentoring program helps kids cope

BRATTLEBORO - Two Vermont-based organizations, Mahana Magic and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermont, are teaming up to provide mentoring to children affected by the cancer diagnosis of a loved one. The special program will be available to children ages 6 to 17, both locally and statewide. The...

Save on heat with one-time benefit for eligible families

VERMONT - Gov. Phil Scott and the Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced that approximately 10,000 households will get an extra fuel benefit through the Seasonal Fuel Assistance Program. Given high oil and kerosene prices, a one-time $350 benefit will be paid to providers to help...

Recognize emerald ash borer awareness week

VERMONT - Vermont, along with the rest of the country, will recognize National Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week from Sunday, May 22, to Saturday, May 28. The week is designed to draw attention to the impact that this invasive species, a native of Asia, can have on ash trees.
In Vermont the...

Gov. Scott at his administration's weekly press conference Tuesday

Court decision will not affect Vermont

Women’s medical decisions to remain “private and protected” MONTPELIER- Gov. Phil Scott commented on a leaked draft Supreme Court decision, and state health officials urged Vermonters to evaluate their own risk of contracting the BA2 variant of COVID-19.
Gov. Scott...

Student activists hold panel on racism in public schools

VERMONT - On Thursday, the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network held an Equity in Education conference over Zoom. Student and teacher panelists answered questions on advancing racial equity in the public education system.
Within Vermont, acts and accusations of racism in public schools have...

US Forest Service to use prescribed fire in GMNF

VERMONT - Green Mountain National Forest officials announced that they, in partnership with local fire departments and land management agencies, are planning to use prescribed fire to treat approximately 200 to 600 acres of the more than 400,000-acre national forest. The Forest Service says in a...