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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...
Vermont famers say new technology is changing the state’s agriculture industry
KTVZ - Oregon
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August 15, 2025
Click here for updates on this story FAIRFIELD, Vt. (WPTZ) — From robotic milking to virtual fencing, new technologies are starting to transform the way Vermont farmers work — potentially cutting labor, lowering costs and boosting productivity. At...
One in Three Americans Live in a Health Care Desert. Here’s What You Need to Know
The Good Men Project - California
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August 16, 2025
For many Americans, the first concern when it comes to health care access is a financial one. It isn’t news that we have one of the most expensive health care systems in the developed world. But for those living in more than 80% of U.S. counties,...
Vermont Supreme Court decision adds to saga over closed store
Valley News - New Hampshire
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ST. ALBANS TOWN, Vt. — Earlier this month, Janet Cote brought a pastor to her half-rebuilt store in St. Albans Town, Vt., where work halted in 2017. Inside the building’s bare bones, they prayed that after being closed for more than a dozen years,...
Vermont famers say new technology is changing the state's agriculture industry
NBC5 - Vermont
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August 14, 2025
From robotic milking to virtual fencing, new technologies are starting to transform the way Vermont farmers work — potentially cutting labor, lowering costs and boosting productivity.At Doe’s Leap Farm in East Fairfield, George Van Vlaanderen...
Electric aircraft goes for test run at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
CBC/Radio-Canada
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August 19, 2025
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport says it is getting ready for the start of a new era of aviation as it prepares to welcome planes that are fully electric. On Monday, BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company based in Burlington, Vermont,...
Vermont’s ‘Bird Diva’ introduces a new form of birding
VTDigger - Vermont
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August 14, 2025
Kate Kampner and Camryn Woods are reporters with the Community News Service, part of the University of Vermont’s Reporting & Documentary Storytelling program. ENOSBURG — The percentage of Vermont residents who make an outing out of observing birds...
2 of the nation's best regional hospitals are in South Dakota, US News says
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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A list of the best regional hospitals in the country compiled by U.S. News and World Report includes two in South Dakota – and both are in Sioux Falls. Nationally, more than 500 regional hospitals were recognized. The rankings, first published in...
Vermont outdoor series tackles climate, equity and innovation
The Burlington Free Press - Vermont
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The Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance is launching a five-event series to strengthen the state's $2.1 billion outdoor economy. The series kicks off with the Outdoor Innovation Showcase at 3 p.m. Aug. 21 at Burton Snowboards in Burlington,...
Vermont art exhibit highlights creativity of people with dementia
The Burlington Free Press - Vermont
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A new art exhibit in South Burlington is showcasing the creativity of Vermonters living with dementia. "Moments in Time" features 23 pieces from 13 artists, along with two collages created from submissions by residents and adult day centers across...
Business Spotlight: How Age Well helps older Vermonters thrive
The Essex Reporter - Vermont
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Since 1974, Age Well has served as the Area Agency on Aging for Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties, offering no-cost services that help older Vermonters live independently and with dignity. Guided by the Older Americans Act, Age...
4 years after the fall of Kabul, Afghans in Vermont face ‘a really difficult period’
VTDigger - Vermont
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August 15, 2025
Afghan families from around the state gather in Burlington on March 19, 2023, to celebrate Nowruz, a holiday that marks the start of spring and new year in Afghanistan. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger When Nathan Fry served in Afghanistan, he...
Commentary | Lindsay Kurrle: More work ahead on Vermont’s housing crisis
Brattleboro Reformer - Vermont
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August 15, 2025
Despite the progress we’ve made together, our work to address Vermont’s housing crisis is far from being solved. By 2030, the statewide demand for housing units will exceed 40,000. Right now, we’re on target to build just over 12,000. Without...
2 of the nation's best regional hospitals are in North Dakota, US News says
Aberdeen News - South Dakota
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A list of the best regional hospitals in the country compiled by U.S. News and World Report includes two in North Dakota. Nationally, more than 500 regional hospitals were recognized. The rankings, first published in 2011, include general...
Vermont's medical-only cannabis dispensary licensing on hold
Bennington Banner - Vermont
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MONTPELIER — Medical-only cannabis dispensary licensing in Vermont is paused. Siting and credentialing of such dispensaries are on hold after the Cannabis Control Board's July 30 meeting. All new retail licensing has been paused since October, and...
Phil Scott rejects second request to deploy Vermont National Guard, this time to Washington, D.C.
Vermont Public Radio
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August 15, 2025
Republican Gov. Phil Scott has “politely declined” a federal request to deploy Vermont National Guard soldiers to Washington, D.C. as part of President Donald Trump’s controversial directive to tamp down on crime. At Trump’s behest, the federal...
WalletHub: Alabama most affordable state — and 10th worst to live in
Daily Mountain Eagle - Alabama
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WalletHub has released a study showing Alabama — despite being ranked the most affordable state in the nation — is the 10th worst state to live in, putting it at 41st place overall and near the bottom for poverty and health that is fair or poor....
Vermont businessman, philanthropist Rich Tarrant dies at 83
WCAX - Vermont
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August 13, 2025
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A well-known Vermont businessman and philanthropist has died. Rich Tarrant founded IDX, a medical information tech company, and made a fortune. He later got into politics, launching an unsuccessful bid for U.S. Senate...
Vermont Conversation: Sen. Peter Welch slams Trump on his ‘ugly bill’, DC takeover and war in Gaza
VTDigger - Vermont
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August 13, 2025
U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman is a VTDigger podcast that features in-depth interviews on local and national issues. Listen below and subscribe for free on Apple...
Dry weather brings mixed results for Vermont, New York farms as drought-like conditions continue
NBC5 - Vermont
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August 15, 2025
After a rainy start to the growing season, Vermont is now dealing with dry weather and even drought-like conditions in some areas. The dry spell has been a mixed bag for Vermont farmers. Some are seeing improvements in plant health, while others...