High school social justice report suggests half of all Vermont kids struggling with racism
The 2022 Racial Equity Report put together by the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network was presented to the public during a Zoom presentation last Monday.
Vermont sees significant drop in unemployment claims
WalletHub ranked the Green Mountain State near the top of its report “States Where Unemployment Claims are Decreasing the Most.” The state currently has 11 in every 100,000 workers in the labor force filing new unemployment claims.
Burlington murders highlight problems of drug trafficking, domestic violence, young immigrants in limbo
Three people have been murdered by gunfire in Burlington this year. All three deaths reflect longtime, ongoing social problems common not only Burlington but all of Vermont and the U.S.
Burlington’s 23rd gunfire incident of year is a homicide, ‘Keep Vermont Safe’ to start public discussion
Burlington’s 23rd gunfire incident of the year occurred over the holiday weekend shortly after midnight on Sunday morning — it was a homicide, right in City Hall Park.
New owner takes over Shelburne Country Store
Previous owners Steve and Deb Mayfield sold the store in June to South Burlington resident Carmone Austin after 15 years running the shop. The store has been open and operating since 1850, and the recent sale is one of many times in its life that the store has shifted ownership.
Treasurer of Fauci/Wuhan research organization a Vermont veterinarian
The treasurer of the Board of Directors of EcoHealth Alliance, the not-for-profit associated with coronavirus research in Wuhan, China, is a Vermont veterinarian.
Shelburne highway super Paul Goodrich still takes care of roads after 55 years
For 55 years Shelburne Highway Superintendent Paul Goodrich has worked for the town highway department to keep town streets in great condition for the community. He started when he was just 16 years old and isn’t looking to stop anytime soon — and the town appears happy about that.
States including Vermont reach $438.5M settlement with e-cig company Juul
Electronic cigarette company Juul will pay out $438.5 million to 33 states as part of a proposed settlement following a two-year investigation into the company’s marketing practices.
Vermont to become ‘destination state’ for obtaining sex, end-of-life drugs and abortion
Vermont is trending to become a destination state for all Americans seeking to legally buy sex, lethal end-of-life drugs, and abortions currently illegal in their own states.
Bernie Sanders presidential campaigns slapped with fine after hiring illegal aliens
Sen. Bernie Sanders’ 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns are being fined thousands after unlawfully hiring illegal aliens for top staffer roles, according to a Federal Election Commission (FEC) ruling obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Gov. Scott focuses on water infrastructure developments in Royalton
At his weekly press conference on Tuesday, Gov. Phil Scott and Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore visited the Royalton Water Treatment Facility project to talk about the importance of sewer and stormwater infrastructure.
Jenna’s House celebrates first anniversary in helping Vermonters in recovery
It’s been one year since Jenna’s House opened in Johnson, significantly expanding the region’s resources to those struggling with opioid-related addiction. Saturday was time for celebration.