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- Students of all ages unite across Vermont for the Global Climate Strike
Students of all ages unite across Vermont for the Global Climate Strike -‘When we unify like this, there is nothing that can stop us,’ said 13-year-old Django Grace in Brattleboro. It was a similar message at protests across the state.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Students of all ages unite across Vermont for the Global Climate Strike.
- Nick Clark: The local cost of climate change
Nick Clark: The local cost of climate change -The money needed for storm repairs, in the short term, is often borrowed, which means that towns with significant flood damage get stuck paying interest on disaster-related loans.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Nick Clark: The local cost of climate change.
- Walt Amses: The big chill
Walt Amses: The big chill -Jumping into frigid water when you know the warmth of the car heater is waiting on shore and a hot shower is only a mile up the road, seems almost reasonable.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Walt Amses: The big chill.
- Following reforms, State Board of Education ponders its purpose
Following reforms, State Board of Education ponders its purpose -After a legislative change took away a key authority of the panel that oversees Vermont’s education system, members are seeking to identify the State Board of Education’s mission.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Following reforms, State Board of Education ponders its purpose.
- Tour gives Vermont officials a glimpse of challenges facing farmers
Tour gives Vermont officials a glimpse of challenges facing farmers -State officials visited Jericho Hill Farm as part of a tour aimed at giving lawmakers more insight into Vermont’s farming landscape.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Tour gives Vermont officials a glimpse of challenges facing farmers.
- University of Vermont announces outstanding faculty award
University of Vermont announces outstanding faculty award -News Release — University of VermontSept. 12, 2019 Contact: Jeff Wakefieldjeffrey.wakefield@uvm.edu(802) 578-8830 Cravedi Wins UVM’s Outstanding Faculty Advising Award Lia Cravedi, senior lecturer in the Department of Education in the College of Education and Social Services, has won the Outstanding Faculty Advising Award for the 2018/19 academic year. The Outstanding Faculty Advising Award, jointly sponsored by the […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: University of Vermont announces outstanding faculty award.
- Norwich University to engineer solutions for injured veterans
Norwich University to engineer solutions for injured veterans -News Release — Norwich UniversitySept. 12, 2019 Contact:Amber Humphrey270-348-0103 Amber.humphrey@qlplus.org Daphne Larkin802-485-2886dlarkin@norwich.edu Norwich University partners with Quality of Life Plus to engineer solutions for injured veterans NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Quality of Life Plus (QL+), a non-profit organization headquartered in McLean, Virginia, and Norwich University’s David Crawford School of Engineering (DCSE) in Northfield, Vermont, are partnering to develop novel […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: Norwich University to engineer solutions for injured veterans.
- Union Mutual announces solar installation
Union Mutual announces solar installation -News Release — Union MutualSept. 10, 2019 Contact: Anna S. Grearson (802) 229-5502agrearson@unionmutual.com Union Mutual Goes Solar MONTPELIER – Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company announced today that it has begun the installation of a solar array on the roof of its headquarters at 139 State Street in Montpelier. The array will be comprised of almost […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: Union Mutual announces solar installation.
- Judge sides with DOC in withholding inmate death investigation
Judge sides with DOC in withholding inmate death investigation -Timothy Adams died in November 2017 — shortly after the death of Roger Brown — and prisoners’ rights advocates have raised concerns about the quality of medical care the two inmates received.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Judge sides with DOC in withholding inmate death investigation.
- Black leaders chastise Sanders backers for attacks following vote
Black leaders chastise Sanders backers for attacks following vote -In a tweet, the Vermont senator condemned racist harassment that the group says it has been subjected to since the Working Families Party decided to endorse Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Black leaders chastise Sanders backers for attacks following vote.
- Vermont REALTORS coordinate successful statewide school supply drive
Vermont REALTORS coordinate successful statewide school supply drive -News Release — Vermont REALTORSSept. 11, 2019 Contact: Helen Hossley(802) 229-0513helen@vermontrealtors.com More than 90 percent of teachers reach into their bank accounts each year to stock their classrooms with supplies and resources for their students, according to a recent survey by the National Center for Education Statistics. This year, Vermont teachers are getting help from […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont REALTORS coordinate successful statewide school supply drive.
- Burlington Electric Department alerts customers to phone scam
Burlington Electric Department alerts customers to phone scam -News Release — Burlington Electric DepartmentSept. 11, 2019 Contacts: Kristin Kelly802.318.0872 Mike Kanarick802.735.7962 Burlington Electric Department and Green Mountain Power Alert Customers to Phone ScamScammers Threatening Immediate Disconnection, Demanding Payment and Personal Information Burlington, VT – Burlington Electric Department (BED) and Green Mountain Power (GMP) are alerting customers about a rise in scam calls today. The scammers claim to be from GMP, call from a […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: Burlington Electric Department alerts customers to phone scam.
- REDC brings National Manufacturing Day to Rutland County
REDC brings National Manufacturing Day to Rutland County -News Release — Rutland Economic Development Corporation September 20, 2019 CONTACT Tyler Richardson, Executive Director Rutland Economic Development Corporation EMAIL: tyler@rutlandeconomy.com PHONE: (802) 770-7067 WEBSITE: www.rutlandeconomy.com/mfg-day/ RUTLAND – The Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) is inviting students and their families to a series of events throughout October in celebration of National Manufacturing Day. Rutland County […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: REDC brings National Manufacturing Day to Rutland County.
- PC Construction makes donation to help families recover after loss: Contribution supports Vermonters after accidental worksite death of a loved one
PC Construction makes donation to help families recover after loss: Contribution supports Vermonters after accidental worksite death of a loved one -News Release — PC Construction September 19, 2019 Contact: Dennise R. Casey PC Construction 802-233-9436 dcasey@pcconstruction.com South Burlington, VT – This week, PC Construction made a $5,000 donation to a foundation dedicated to supporting Vermont families impacted by the accidental worksite death of a loved one. Eve Norris, Vice President of PC Construction, presented the […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: PC Construction makes donation to help families recover after loss: Contribution supports Vermonters after accidental worksite death of a loved one.
- Students of all ages unite across Vermont for the Global Climate Strike
Students of all ages unite across Vermont for the Global Climate Strike -‘When we unify like this, there is nothing that can stop us,’ said 13-year-old Django Grace in Brattleboro. It was a similar message at protests across the state.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Students of all ages unite across Vermont for the Global Climate Strike.
- Nick Clark: The local cost of climate change
Nick Clark: The local cost of climate change -The money needed for storm repairs, in the short term, is often borrowed, which means that towns with significant flood damage get stuck paying interest on disaster-related loans.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Nick Clark: The local cost of climate change.
- Walt Amses: The big chill
Walt Amses: The big chill -Jumping into frigid water when you know the warmth of the car heater is waiting on shore and a hot shower is only a mile up the road, seems almost reasonable.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Walt Amses: The big chill.
- Following reforms, State Board of Education ponders its purpose
Following reforms, State Board of Education ponders its purpose -After a legislative change took away a key authority of the panel that oversees Vermont’s education system, members are seeking to identify the State Board of Education’s mission.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Following reforms, State Board of Education ponders its purpose.
- Tour gives Vermont officials a glimpse of challenges facing farmers
Tour gives Vermont officials a glimpse of challenges facing farmers -State officials visited Jericho Hill Farm as part of a tour aimed at giving lawmakers more insight into Vermont’s farming landscape.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Tour gives Vermont officials a glimpse of challenges facing farmers.
- University of Vermont announces outstanding faculty award
University of Vermont announces outstanding faculty award -News Release — University of VermontSept. 12, 2019 Contact: Jeff Wakefieldjeffrey.wakefield@uvm.edu(802) 578-8830 Cravedi Wins UVM’s Outstanding Faculty Advising Award Lia Cravedi, senior lecturer in the Department of Education in the College of Education and Social Services, has won the Outstanding Faculty Advising Award for the 2018/19 academic year. The Outstanding Faculty Advising Award, jointly sponsored by the […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: University of Vermont announces outstanding faculty award.
- Norwich University to engineer solutions for injured veterans
Norwich University to engineer solutions for injured veterans -News Release — Norwich UniversitySept. 12, 2019 Contact:Amber Humphrey270-348-0103 Amber.humphrey@qlplus.org Daphne Larkin802-485-2886dlarkin@norwich.edu Norwich University partners with Quality of Life Plus to engineer solutions for injured veterans NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Quality of Life Plus (QL+), a non-profit organization headquartered in McLean, Virginia, and Norwich University’s David Crawford School of Engineering (DCSE) in Northfield, Vermont, are partnering to develop novel […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: Norwich University to engineer solutions for injured veterans.
- Union Mutual announces solar installation
Union Mutual announces solar installation -News Release — Union MutualSept. 10, 2019 Contact: Anna S. Grearson (802) 229-5502agrearson@unionmutual.com Union Mutual Goes Solar MONTPELIER – Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company announced today that it has begun the installation of a solar array on the roof of its headquarters at 139 State Street in Montpelier. The array will be comprised of almost […]
Read the story on VTDigger here: Union Mutual announces solar installation.
- Judge sides with DOC in withholding inmate death investigation
Judge sides with DOC in withholding inmate death investigation -Timothy Adams died in November 2017 — shortly after the death of Roger Brown — and prisoners’ rights advocates have raised concerns about the quality of medical care the two inmates received.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Judge sides with DOC in withholding inmate death investigation.
- Black leaders chastise Sanders backers for attacks following vote
Black leaders chastise Sanders backers for attacks following vote -In a tweet, the Vermont senator condemned racist harassment that the group says it has been subjected to since the Working Families Party decided to endorse Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Black leaders chastise Sanders backers for attacks following vote.
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