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- ‘Lila & Theron’ wins national award for popular fiction
‘Lila & Theron’ wins national award for popular fiction -News Release — Independent Book Publishers Association April 18, 2018 Contact: Bill Schubart Schubart@gmail.com Manhattan Beach, CA – The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) – www.ibpa-online.org – announced over the weekend the winners in the prestigious IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award™ program, now in its thirtieth year. This year’s esteemed indie book award program recognized excellence […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: ‘Lila & Theron’ wins national award for popular fiction.
- RuralEdge closes Scenic View Community Housing
RuralEdge closes Scenic View Community Housing -News Release — RuralEdge April 18, 2018 Contact: Patrick Flood/Interim CEO RuralEdge 802 535 0427 PatrickF@RuralEdge.org | Lyndonville – On Monday, 16 April 2018, the RuralEdge (RE) Board of Directors approved the decision to close Scenic View Community Housing, in Westfield, Vermont, because RE can no longer afford to keep the facility operating. “The significant costs […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: RuralEdge closes Scenic View Community Housing.
- Manchester Music Festival announces impressive season
Manchester Music Festival announces impressive season -News Release — Manchester Music Festival April 18, 2018 Contact: Manchester Music Festival 802-362-1956 info@mmftvt.org Manchester – The Green Mountains will come alive with glorious classical music on July 12 when the Manchester Music Festival raises the curtain on its highly-anticipated 44th season at the Southern Vermont Arts Center. Artistic Director Adam Neiman expressed his […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: Manchester Music Festival announces impressive season.
- Healthy Living Market to open new cafe on Burlington waterfront
Healthy Living Market to open new cafe on Burlington waterfront -News Release — ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain April 18, 2018 Contact: Erik Oliver ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain 802-864-1848 ext. 118 eoliver@echovermont.org Burlington – Healthy Living Market is opening a new Cafe on Burlington’s Waterfront at the Vermon, to add to its locations in South Burlington, VT and Saratoga Springs, NY. Just […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: Healthy Living Market to open new cafe on Burlington waterfront.
- New grant opportunity to promote Vermont agriculture, food, beverage, forest, and fiber products
New grant opportunity to promote Vermont agriculture, food, beverage, forest, and fiber products -News Release — Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Contact: Scott Waterman, Policy and Communications Director Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets 802-828-2179 Montpelier – Vermont agriculture, food, beverage, forest, and fiber product associations provide support to the development of Vermont’s economy and the viability of our working landscape businesses. The Vermont […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: New grant opportunity to promote Vermont agriculture, food, beverage, forest, and fiber products.
- Doug Davis of BSD named president-elect of School Nutrition Association
Doug Davis of BSD named president-elect of School Nutrition Association -News Release — Burlington School District April 18, 2018 Contact: Russ Elek, Communication Specialist Burlington School District 802-540-5347 Burlington – Members of the School Nutrition Association (SNA) have spoken, casting their ballots for the top leadership positions for the organization that works to ensure all children have access to healthful school meals and nutrition education. […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: Doug Davis of BSD named president-elect of School Nutrition Association.
- Four Bennington County businesses awarded Vermont training program grants
Four Bennington County businesses awarded Vermont training program grants -News Release — Agency of Commerce and Community Development April 17, 2018 Contact: John Young, Director Workforce Development Programs Vermont Department of Economic Development 802-355-2725 john.young@vermont.gov Ethan Latour, Assistant Director of Policy and Communications Office of the Governor 802-595-3776 Ethan.latour@Vermont.Gov Bennington – Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development today announced […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: Four Bennington County businesses awarded Vermont training program grants.
- Judge dismisses EB-5 investor lawsuit against state
Judge dismisses EB-5 investor lawsuit against state -Judge Thomas Carlson ruled that the state is immune from allegations that officials were negligent in the $200 million Jay Peak Resort fraud.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Judge dismisses EB-5 investor lawsuit against state.
- Public Safety chief on Sawyer charges: ‘Not a great fit’
Public Safety chief on Sawyer charges: ‘Not a great fit’ -Thomas Anderson, a former federal prosecutor, said charging Jack Sawyer with attempted murder was a difficult proposition from the start, highlighting the need for new legislation.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Public Safety chief on Sawyer charges: ‘Not a great fit’.
- Sherrer: On the 19th anniversary of the Columbine high school shootings
Sherrer: On the 19th anniversary of the Columbine high school shootings -It is a politically motivated, false narrative that the rights of gun owners and the rights of American children to learn and be safe at school are in conflict.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Sherrer: On the 19th anniversary of the Columbine high school shootings.
- Connolly: An open letter to Miro Weinberger about the F-35 fighter jet
Connolly: An open letter to Miro Weinberger about the F-35 fighter jet -I am sad to say that your recent actions have made me lose faith in you as a leader in our community because they have elucidated the fact that the safety, health, and well-being of the citizens of Burlington are no longer your main priority.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Connolly: An open letter to Miro Weinberger about the F-35 fighter jet.
- Labounty: Collective bargaining rights are under attack
Labounty: Collective bargaining rights are under attack -While we fully recognize the crisis that Vermont and the nation is facing when it comes to the private healthcare industry and the impact of ever-rising costs on working families, we also know that the solution cannot be found by diminishing workplace democracy.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Labounty: Collective bargaining rights are under attack.
- Rainville: Managers who dip into employees’ tips are breaking the law
Rainville: Managers who dip into employees’ tips are breaking the law -Tip pool rules remain complicated, and employers should be careful to make sure that they are in full compliance. However, one issue is now clear: Managers and supervisors are barred from participating in tip pools as of March 23, 2018.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Rainville: Managers who dip into employees’ tips are breaking the law.
- Pipeline cost increases not ‘substantial change,’ Supreme Court rules
Pipeline cost increases not ‘substantial change,’ Supreme Court rules -The decision means that Vermont Gas will avoid a costly and litigious public process for an amendment to their pipeline permit.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Pipeline cost increases not ‘substantial change,’ Supreme Court rules.
- ‘Lila & Theron’ wins national award for popular fiction
‘Lila & Theron’ wins national award for popular fiction -News Release — Independent Book Publishers Association April 18, 2018 Contact: Bill Schubart Schubart@gmail.com Manhattan Beach, CA – The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) – www.ibpa-online.org – announced over the weekend the winners in the prestigious IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award™ program, now in its thirtieth year. This year’s esteemed indie book award program recognized excellence […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: ‘Lila & Theron’ wins national award for popular fiction.
- RuralEdge closes Scenic View Community Housing
RuralEdge closes Scenic View Community Housing -News Release — RuralEdge April 18, 2018 Contact: Patrick Flood/Interim CEO RuralEdge 802 535 0427 PatrickF@RuralEdge.org | Lyndonville – On Monday, 16 April 2018, the RuralEdge (RE) Board of Directors approved the decision to close Scenic View Community Housing, in Westfield, Vermont, because RE can no longer afford to keep the facility operating. “The significant costs […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: RuralEdge closes Scenic View Community Housing.
- Manchester Music Festival announces impressive season
Manchester Music Festival announces impressive season -News Release — Manchester Music Festival April 18, 2018 Contact: Manchester Music Festival 802-362-1956 info@mmftvt.org Manchester – The Green Mountains will come alive with glorious classical music on July 12 when the Manchester Music Festival raises the curtain on its highly-anticipated 44th season at the Southern Vermont Arts Center. Artistic Director Adam Neiman expressed his […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: Manchester Music Festival announces impressive season.
- Healthy Living Market to open new cafe on Burlington waterfront
Healthy Living Market to open new cafe on Burlington waterfront -News Release — ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain April 18, 2018 Contact: Erik Oliver ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain 802-864-1848 ext. 118 eoliver@echovermont.org Burlington – Healthy Living Market is opening a new Cafe on Burlington’s Waterfront at the Vermon, to add to its locations in South Burlington, VT and Saratoga Springs, NY. Just […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: Healthy Living Market to open new cafe on Burlington waterfront.
- New grant opportunity to promote Vermont agriculture, food, beverage, forest, and fiber products
New grant opportunity to promote Vermont agriculture, food, beverage, forest, and fiber products -News Release — Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Contact: Scott Waterman, Policy and Communications Director Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets 802-828-2179 Montpelier – Vermont agriculture, food, beverage, forest, and fiber product associations provide support to the development of Vermont’s economy and the viability of our working landscape businesses. The Vermont […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: New grant opportunity to promote Vermont agriculture, food, beverage, forest, and fiber products.
- Doug Davis of BSD named president-elect of School Nutrition Association
Doug Davis of BSD named president-elect of School Nutrition Association -News Release — Burlington School District April 18, 2018 Contact: Russ Elek, Communication Specialist Burlington School District 802-540-5347 Burlington – Members of the School Nutrition Association (SNA) have spoken, casting their ballots for the top leadership positions for the organization that works to ensure all children have access to healthful school meals and nutrition education. […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: Doug Davis of BSD named president-elect of School Nutrition Association.
- Four Bennington County businesses awarded Vermont training program grants
Four Bennington County businesses awarded Vermont training program grants -News Release — Agency of Commerce and Community Development April 17, 2018 Contact: John Young, Director Workforce Development Programs Vermont Department of Economic Development 802-355-2725 john.young@vermont.gov Ethan Latour, Assistant Director of Policy and Communications Office of the Governor 802-595-3776 Ethan.latour@Vermont.Gov Bennington – Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development today announced […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: Four Bennington County businesses awarded Vermont training program grants.
- Judge dismisses EB-5 investor lawsuit against state
Judge dismisses EB-5 investor lawsuit against state -Judge Thomas Carlson ruled that the state is immune from allegations that officials were negligent in the $200 million Jay Peak Resort fraud.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Judge dismisses EB-5 investor lawsuit against state.
- Public Safety chief on Sawyer charges: ‘Not a great fit’
Public Safety chief on Sawyer charges: ‘Not a great fit’ -Thomas Anderson, a former federal prosecutor, said charging Jack Sawyer with attempted murder was a difficult proposition from the start, highlighting the need for new legislation.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Public Safety chief on Sawyer charges: ‘Not a great fit’.
- Sherrer: On the 19th anniversary of the Columbine high school shootings
Sherrer: On the 19th anniversary of the Columbine high school shootings -It is a politically motivated, false narrative that the rights of gun owners and the rights of American children to learn and be safe at school are in conflict.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Sherrer: On the 19th anniversary of the Columbine high school shootings.
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