The challenges of living on a fixed income in a state where the taxes keep going up
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by Vermont Public, Erica Heilman
2d ago
Calais resident Juanita Nunn is selling off land and moving into a mobile home behind her farmhouse because she can’t keep up with taxes and fuel prices ..read more
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Vermont sports betting launch pleases officials, addiction experts remain concerned
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by Vermont Public, Bob Kinzel, Jenn Jarecki, Nathaniel Wilson
3d ago
State officials say they are very pleased with the rollout of online sports betting. The program generated nearly $2 million in state revenue in the first seven weeks ..read more
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Abenaki Nations call for Vermont to reconsider state recognition is getting mixed response
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by Vermont Public, Elodie Reed
3d ago
Odanak and Wôlinak First Nations have asked for an investigation into Vermont’s state recognition process, which lawmakers approved in 2010. And last month, the First Nations also sent a letter to Vermont educators, requesting that they stop using information sourced from state-recognized tribes ..read more
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Holi celebration in Winooski marks a colorful (if snowy) start to spring
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by Vermont Public, Adiah Gholston, Elodie Reed
3d ago
On Sunday, the Winooski School District gym turned into something like a rainbow explosion. That’s where the Bhutanese Nepali Community of Vermont hosted Holi this year, moving it inside after the weekend's snow storm ..read more
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The Vermonters going all in on the eclipse, from a church to a septic company
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by Vermont Public, Lexi Krupp
4d ago
The total solar eclipse passing over the northern half of Vermont could bring over 100,000 visitors and millions of dollars to the state. Lots of places are trying to get in on the action ..read more
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Capitol Recap: Which climate and environment bills made the crossover deadline?
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by Vermont Public, Abagael Giles, Mary Williams Engisch
6d ago
It's the end of crossover in the Vermont Statehouse. Here's what to know about the climate and environmental legislation that made the cut ..read more
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UVM men's basketball looking to upset in opening round of NCAA Tournament
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by Vermont Public, Mitch Wertlieb
1w ago
The Catamounts will face off against Duke University's Blue Devils on Friday night in Brooklyn. The team, coach and fans — and even former President Obama — are hoping for an upset against the fourth seed ..read more
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NEK school principal wins national award advocating for staff, student mental health
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by Vermont Public, Mary Williams Engisch
1w ago
Last year, North Country Union High School principal Chris Young was named Principal of the Year by the Vermont Principals Association. Last week, a national principals' association recognized Young for his advocacy work ..read more
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A fungus among us: Students push for new Vermont state mushroom
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by Vermont Public, Corey Dockser
1w ago
A state representative has teamed up with a group of students to name a state mushroom ..read more
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Phish crowds overwhelmed Vermont highways in 2004. How is the state preparing for eclipse traffic?
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by Vermont Public, Howard Weiss-Tisman
1w ago
When 68,000 people showed up for a Phish festival in 2004, traffic was backed up for 30 miles. Up to 150,000 could visit for the total solar eclipse, and state officials say the highway system is not built for so much traffic at one time ..read more
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