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Vermont retailers report brisk sales, but the summer outlook is unpredictable

“On the whole, Vermont retailers are still struggling to regain customers from national websites.” Click here for the VTDigger story

Phil Scott vetoes noncitizen voting in Burlington and voting for 16- and 17-year-olds in Brattleboro

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Housing meets climate: Officials laud new microgrid community in South Burlington

The forthcoming housing development will feature 155 new all-electric dwellings — a mix of single-family, multi-family and permanently affordable homes — some of which are slated to be ready for move-in later this year. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Cold air mass to bring widespread frost risk this week in Vermont, New York

Temperatures will plummet into the 30s in most areas of our region on Wednesday morning before Thursday morning brings widespread temperatures in the 20s and 30s regionwide Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Vermont Department of Corrections will end its work crew program. Prosecutors are not pleased.

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Teen killed in side-by-side crash in NEK

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Vermont Air National Guards visit PAFB Museum, Air Force vets

Pilots, aircraft master learn from history Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Burlington police investigate gunfire incident

Burlington police are investigating a fight near City Hall Park that led to gunfire Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

VTDigger wins 11 awards in New England journalism competition

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Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Input on Proposed Definition of Disadvantaged Community

Grand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks public comments on a definition of a “disadvantaged community” that will be used to help prioritize projects for LCBP funding in 2023 and beyond. The LCBP has scheduled a series of meetings to solicit feedback and will accept public comments online through June 9, […]

Shelburne Museum announces new $12.6 million Indigenous art center

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Ex. Dir. Barrie Finnegan describes this Saturday’s Honor Flight Send-Off

Flights 33 & 45 scheduled to take 36 veterans to DC North Country Honor Flight is ready to take to the skies once again. This Saturday, May 13th, will be flight numbers 44 and 45 taking 36 Veterans on a one-day trip of a lifetime. On board will be one WWII Veteran and One Korean […]

Meet the guy behind Burlington’s renaissance. Could his ideas work in the North Country?

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Peru Gazette back in operation

Thanks to Small Dog Electronics, the Peru Gazette returns to operation today. It will take a couple of days to catch up on local news.  The iMac’s hard drive lasted six years, but it finally crashed after being burdened with thousands of files, 77,000 photos, and 1,100 videos.  Small Dog Electronics in Burlington did a […]

Employees at Ben & Jerry’s Burlington store celebrate company’s commitment to fair union negotiations

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Tesla dealership plans get green light by South Burlington City Council

A Tesla dealership is coming to the city of South Burlington, and the city expects work to begin at the old Hannaford’s on Shelburne Road before summer. Click here for the WCAX3 Story 

Burlington pod community residents say they want to be good neighbors

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WCAX Investigates: The demise of Burlington High School

The PCB-contaminated Burlington High School and Technical Center is expected to be demolished in the next few weeks, setting the foundation for a brand new campus. Click here for the WCAX News story 

Vermont State University reverses course on libraries, athletics

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How to watch ‘Antiques Roadshow’ filmed in Vermont last summer

The latest season of America’s favorite treasure hunt, Antiques Roadshow, concludes with three brand new hours of exciting local finds filmed in Vermont last summer at Shelburne Museum.   The Vermont episodes will premiere on our main TV channel and stream live on Mondays, April 24, May 1, and May 8, at 8 p.m.   […]

Vermont doctors discuss ways to prevent and treat seasonal allergies

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Employees at Ben & Jerry’s Burlington store petition to unionize

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Vermont Needs More Green Power, but Locals Resist Large Projects. Where Should Our Energy Come From?

“I don’t want to see this become a torches-and-pitchforks kind of battle in town, but people are furious.” JESSE MCDOUGALL Click here for the Seven Days Story 

Vermont student earns Guinness world record for running in firefighting suit

A great story you shouldn’t miss, especially if you love firefighters!  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Cop accidentally fired gun near bystanders during training in downtown Burlington

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