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Vermont Immigration Legal Defense Fund raises $250K, fueling expansion of key organization
VTDigger - Vermont
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August 18, 2025
Mere months ago, the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project was furloughing staff, reeling from federal funding cuts that slashed about half of the group’s budget. Now, the key immigration law organization helping noncitizens fight detention and...
Vermont workers allege UPS violated family leave law
VTDigger - Vermont
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August 18, 2025
Workers at two United Parcel Service package centers in Vermont are accusing their employer of violating state family and medical leave laws by using their paid time off without their knowledge or consent. UPS workers at package centers in...
Texas health officials declare end of measles outbreak
Spectrum News Austin
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August 18, 2025
TEXAS — Texas health officials officially declared the end of the measles outbreak in West Texas, after more than 42 days without a new case. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said in a news release that, as of Monday, the...
Aug. 18 Town Newsletter: Cooling sites in Vermont, DRB regulation updates and more
Colchester Sun - Vermont
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For the Week of August 18, 2025 Updates to the Colchester Development Regulations At a recent Selectboard meeting, Cathyann LaRose, Director of Planning & Zoning, and Rich Paquette, Chair of the Planning Commission, presented a series of proposed...
Performance Metrics of Mammography Screening Programmes in Primary Health Care Centres in Bahrain
Dove Medical Press
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August 18, 2025
Introduction Mammography, despite its limitations, remains the only breast cancer screening test endorsed by major health bodies such as the US Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society, and it is the most effective means of...
Map Shows VA Medical Centers Hit Worst by 'Severe' Staffing Shortage
Newsweek
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August 18, 2025
A report released on August 12 by the Department of Veterans Affairs' independent watchdog. has shown that there are "severe" shortages of occupational staff at veteran health care facilities across the country. Per the report from the VA's Office...
Jen Colman: Mentors help Vermont youth feel like they matter
VTDigger - Vermont
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August 18, 2025
Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and do not represent VTDigger’s views. To submit a...
Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Gains FDA Approval for Liver Disease Treatment
Times News Global
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August 18, 2025
WATERBURY, Vermont — Shares of Novo Nordisk rose by nearly 5% on Monday after the company announced that its Wegovy obesity drug received accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat a serious liver disease. This...
Novo Nordisk shares pop after Wegovy receives U.S. approval for liver disease
CNBC
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August 18, 2025
Wegovy injection pens arranged in Waterbury, Vermont, US, on Monday, April 28, 2025. Shelby Knowles | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Novo Nordisk climbed Monday after the company's blockbuster Wegovy obesity drug received accelerated approval...
Vermont Employers Honored for Wellness Efforts
Bennington Banner - Vermont
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MONTPELIER — A record 132 employers in Vermont will receive awards for their efforts to promote wellness initiatives within the workplace. The Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports will present the awards to business owners,...
Scott Garvey came to Vermont seeking better mental health care. Police shot him dead within a week
Vermont Public Radio
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August 18, 2025
Scott Garvey and his big brother Shawn filled their four-day road trip from Memphis to Vermont with sprawling conversations about their family, and music. Each night they’d cram into a motel room with Scott’s drumset, his two rescue dogs — Vinnie...
NBC5 In Depth: A look at summer tourism at Vermont State Parks
NBC5 - Vermont
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August 17, 2025
NBC5 In Depth: A look at summer tourism at Vermont State Parks Despite the challenges, parks remain open and active, and there is still time for outings before the school year begins. WITH THE SUN BEGINNING TO SET ON THE SUMMER SEASON, STATE PARK...
Afghan Community in Vermont Recognizes 4-Year Anniversary of U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Bennington Banner - Vermont
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BURLINGTON — Friday, August 15, marked the four-year anniversary of the collapse of the Afghan government and the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Taliban entered Kabul and took over the Afghan government on August 15, 2021. According to a...
Sen. Sanders meets with older Vermonters in Burlington
WCAX - Vermont
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August 17, 2025
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) -Senator Bernie Sanders spoke to older Vermonters about their concerns with the state of the country Sunday. Senator Sanders was welcomed with a standing ovation from older Vermonters when he came to Hotel Champlain for a...
7 people taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on Route 9 in Keene, authorities say
WMUR 9 - New Hampshire
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August 17, 2025
Seven people were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Keene, authorities said.The Keene Fire Department said shortly before 10:30 a.m., they were dispatched to Route 9 west at the Westmoreland town line for a crash...
Mike Pieciak and Sue Minter: How Vermonters can prepare for a future with less federal support
VTDigger - Vermont
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August 17, 2025
This commentary is by Mike Pieciak and Sue Minter. Pieciak is the Vermont state treasurer and Minter previously served as executive director of Capstone Community Action, secretary of the Vermont Department of Transportation, state representative...
The Law Q&A | Laws on reporting medical debt on credit reports a bit chaotic
The News Gazette - Illinois
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What is the state of the law regarding the documenting of medical debt on credit reports by health providers or their collection agents? Chaos. There are three things going on — federal regulatory rules under the Fair Debt Reporting Act, state...
Pain specialists at LMH Health say treatment is emotional, not just physical
Lawrence Journal-World - Kansas
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photo by: Contributed Dr. Amanda Colgan and Dr. Patrick Harper Chronic pain affects millions of Americans, often leaving them with limited treatment options and long wait times. But relief is closer than you think. The team at LMH Health Pain...
Healthy Acadia’s INSPIRE Recovery Center named August beneficiary of Hannaford Community Bag Program
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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August 15, 2025
BAR HARBOR — Healthy Acadia’s INSPIRE Recovery Center in Ellsworth has been selected as the August beneficiary of the Hannaford Community Bag Program, according to store leadership at the Bar Harbor Hannaford. This initiative gives shoppers an...
Students overcome challenges to earn diplomas from Vermont Adult Learning
Valley News - New Hampshire
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WINDSOR —Lexis Grant clutched her high school diploma, face beaming as she celebrated with family members after the Vermont Adult Learning’s Windsor County graduation ceremony. “I really wanted my diploma,” the 20-year-old Bethel resident said...