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From Sunny to Steve: The hand-off at the head of the state’s largest hospital system
Sunny Eappen and Stephen Leffler. Photos by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Steve Leffler, the president of UVM Medical Center, officially took the reins Wednesday as the new head of the rebranded UVM Health network. The new leadership signals a new vision...
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US Senate vote to end government shutdown fails for 10th time
The US Senate failed on Thursday to re-open the government and to vote to fund the military during the federal government shutdown, ensuring that the standoff will stretch into next week. The Senate vote on a short-term Republican funding bill...
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Johnson: Vermont must solve energy affordability challenges
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The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus - Vermont
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Vermont is at a moment of great opportunity to take control of its energy future. Technology changes over the last decade have set the foundation for a just and equitable transition to a more affordable, cleaner, more efficient and more reliable...
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Along the northern border, a county sheriff stands up to Vermont’s ‘sanctuary’ policies
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The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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But in recent years, this fixture of local policing has found himself increasingly at odds with Vermont’s law enforcement leadership over a state policy limiting cooperation with the federal government on immigration matters. Proponents of the...
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Vermont hospital taps 2 co-CEOs amid financial woes
Brattleboro (Vt.) Memorial Hospital has named Elizabeth McLarney, MD, and Tony Blofson, MD, acting co-CEOs while Christopher Dougherty is on a leave of absence, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. Mr. Dougherty has served as the...
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Vermont's Noah Kahan to play benefit concert in Boston this fall
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Taunton Daily Gazette - Massachusetts
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Noah Kahan is officially returning to Fenway. One year after performing two sold-out shows at Fenway Park on what Kahan called "the best night[s] of his life," the Vermont singer-songwriter is returning to the city for a special, one-night-only...
Vermont's Noah Kahan to play benefit concert in Boston…
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Wicked Local - Massachusetts
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Noah Kahan is officially returning to Fenway. One year after performing two sold-out shows at Fenway Park on what Kahan called "the best night[s] of his life," the Vermont singer-songwriter is returning to the city for a special, one-night-only...
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75 Maine State Legislators sign letter addressed to UMS leadership calling for fair UMGWU contract
By Elora Griswold on November 3, 2025 On Oct. 29, members of the University of Maine Graduate Workers Union (UMGWU) were joined by Maine Sen. Mike Tipping and House Rep. Sean Faircloth to deliver a letter to University of Maine System (UMS)...
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Slated for repairs: Vermont’s iconic slate roofs are timeless and sustainable — but how do we protect them?
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Rutland Herald - Vermont
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TOWNS STATEWIDE — With the push to reduce landfill waste and embrace green construction in Vermont, one of the most sustainable materials out there is a tried-and-true option: slate roofing. “It’s not good because it’s old — it’s old because it’s...
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Vermont State University and VSAC partner to offer free tuition to more students
Vermont Leaders create Freedom & Unity to expand access to associate and bachelor’s degrees Vermont Business Magazine Now students from almost half of Vermont households can earn a two- or four-year college degree at Vermont State...
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Massachusetts Health Connector Awards New State-Based Marketplace Contract to Maximus
Latest contract expands the Company’s state health insurance exchange market offerings to include premium billing services TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading employer and provider of government services, today announced...
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Honoring Vermont LGBTQ+ elders and ancestors
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – This fall, a set of events shine a light on LGBTQ+ Vermonters whose stories and legacies serve to reimagine care for elders today and in the future. “Looking Back/Moving Forward: Vermont Stories of LGBTQ+ Caregiving &...
Owner: George “Scoop” Sample
Illinois spent more on healthcare for illegal immigrants than roads, foster kids, elderly, and the arts — combined
The “sanctuary” state of Illinois allocated more money in its 2025 budget to cover free healthcare for illegal immigrants than it did for the state’s road repair fund, home-delivered meals for the elderly, expanding foster homes, and the arts,...
Owner: Philip Anschutz
Nicotine pouches trending among young Vermonters
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A newer kind of nicotine product could be cropping up at your child’s school. We’re talking about nicotine pouches. Products like Zyns contain powder made of nicotine and flavoring that dissolves between the lip and gum....
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Vermont’s Congressional Delegation Vows to ‘Hold the Line’ Amid Shutdown
Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill have made little progress on a deal to reopen the federal government, instead playing the blame game. As the high-stakes standoff drags into a second week, Vermont’s congressional delegation is standing...
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Democrats lean into fighter persona as party rebuilds ahead of 2026 midterms
Democrats, in the throes of rebuilding their party can agree, at least, on one thing: they are fed up with being portrayed as losers. Several ABC News interviews with Democratic strategists, current and former national staffers, and state-level...
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IBD Clinic keeps expert specialty gastroenterology care close to home
Shruti Khurana, MD is a gastroenterologist focused on inflammatory bowel disease at UVM Medical Center, where she leads a multi-disciplinary program that manages complex flares and long-term health for people with IBD Vermont Business Magazine A...
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A Quiz to Guide You Through the Vermont International Film Festival
With 54 feature films on offer (plus several showcases of shorts), this year’s Vermont International Film Festival is exciting — and daunting, as you wonder how to plan your personal 10 days of cinema. We’ve combed through the offerings and...
Owner: Paula Routly
Vermont Chamber announces new board nembers and leadership
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Manchester Journal - Vermont
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MONTPELIER — The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has welcomed two new Directors to the Board: William Cahill of Vermont Mutual Insurance Group and Dr. Elizabeth Mauch of Vermont State Colleges. The Board also elected a new slate of officers, naming...
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Your Vermont Giving Guide: You Can Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Vermont Community Foundation and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Vermont Community Foundation, visit https://vermontcf.org/. If...
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