Archive for 'Regional NY-VT News'
Vermont’s small-town schools struggle to stay alive
Ripton school’s recruitment efforts fall short, compounding worries about its future Click here for the Vermont Public story
Posted: March 12th, 2025 under Education News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Temp hits 60 at Burlington Airport
NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington · The temperature at BTV (Burlington International Airport) has reached 60 degrees for the first time this year. This is exactly the date on which it first hit 60 in 2021, and it is earlier than the historical normal (March 27th).
Posted: March 11th, 2025 under Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Shelburne police officer had YouTube video playing in cruiser at time of fatal crash, court records say
Kyle Kapitanski is set to be arraigned next week on a felony charge stemming from the crash that killed Sean Hayes, a cyclist, in South Burlington. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: March 8th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Perrigo to shut down Vermont facility, affecting more than 400 employees
The infant formula manufacturing facility in Franklin County said it would phase out production, closing completely in 2027. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: March 7th, 2025 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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With federal funding at risk, UVM announces 60-day hiring freeze
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Posted: March 6th, 2025 under Corruption in Gov't., Education News, General News, National History, National News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Burlington voters approve water bonds, gun control and eviction measures by large margins
More than 80% of voters supported the water bonds and a measure to ban guns in establishments that sell alcohol. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: March 5th, 2025 under City News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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DEC Forest Rangers and NYS Police rescue three persons injured in Vermont plane crash
Bennington County, Vermont Wilderness Rescue: On Feb. 26 at 9:20 a.m., New York State Police (NYSP) Aviation received a call to assist with a plane crash on Mt. Equinox in Bennington County, Vermont. The report indicated three passengers were aboard the plane at the time of the crash. Forest Rangers Gullen and Thompson were preparing for […]
Posted: March 5th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News.
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Burlington residents weigh water system upgrades
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Posted: March 3rd, 2025 under Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Lake Champlain Basin Program Reissues Request for Proposals for Projects that Boost New York Organization Capacity
Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks proposals for projects that will support increased organizational capacity and long-term effectiveness of watershed organizations in the New York portion of the Lake Champlain watershed. Funding requests ranging from $25,000 to $150,000 will be considered. Approximately $300,000 is available to support awarded […]
Posted: March 1st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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‘Very, very financially fragile’: Vermont’s federally qualified health centers are struggling
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Posted: March 1st, 2025 under Congressional News, Highway Dept. News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Champlain College introducing resources and connections to help STUDENTS kick off their own startups.
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Posted: March 1st, 2025 under Business News, Education News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Flooding long past, many Vermont municipalities are still swimming in red ink
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Posted: February 27th, 2025 under National History, National News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Many Vermont School Districts Are Cutting Staff Ahead of Budget Votes
SUNY Plattsburgh graduate loses job. Financial pressures are forcing some Vermont districts to make dramatic personnel cuts Click here for the Seven Days story
Posted: February 25th, 2025 under Education News, Northern NY News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Afghans helping Afghans: Case workers in Burlington outline their struggle to respond to federal funding freeze
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Posted: February 24th, 2025 under General News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues.
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National Weather Service Burlington Forecast for Saturday
We’re on our way to warmer temperatures. Until we reach that point, we’ll have to deal with some breezy conditions. South-to-southwest wind gusts will not be too strong, but they will be enough that you’ll feel most comfortable in a windbreaker coat and/or scarf.
Posted: February 22nd, 2025 under Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Casella makes Forbes “America’s Best Midsize Employers” list for 2025
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Posted: February 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Experience Description: Flying direct from Burlington to Tampa — in winter — on the airport’s new budget carrier, Breeze.
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Posted: February 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Regional History: Lake Champlain bridge — Debate over where to build
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Posted: February 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Police arrest Michelle Zajko, wanted in connection to Vermont border agent killing
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Posted: February 18th, 2025 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Burlington leaders explore new community safety initiatives
The city has contracted the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department to have an officer monitor the Marketplace parking garage every weekday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: February 15th, 2025 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Weeks after shooting of border patrol agent, FBI searched connected residences in North Carolina
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Posted: February 14th, 2025 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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UVM attains status as top-tier research institution
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Posted: February 14th, 2025 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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TSA seizes handguns from passenger at Burlington airport
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Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, National News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Locally-owned Burlington restaurants help bring visitors, excitement to the city
Colder and slower months show just how much community ties carry local restaurants. Click here for the WCAX story
Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Business News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Burlington Council to consider UVM Medical Center plans for future growth
Major expansion could include a building that would tower over the existing hospital. Click here for the WCAX story
Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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