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A Vermont delegation wants travel between the US and Canada to open. Here's what they're saying.

A Vermont delegation wants travel between the US and Canada to open. Here's what they're saying. Updated Jun 9, 2021

Kris Lantz

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New Vermont economic relief program targets previously ineligible businesses

New Vermont economic relief program targets previously ineligible businesses Jun 3, 2021

Meet the four-legged stress reliever patrolling the halls of BFA St. Albans

Meet the four-legged stress reliever patrolling the halls of BFA St. Albans Updated Jun 3, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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See how a $1.5 million initiative will benefit Enosburg Falls High School

See how a $1.5 million initiative will benefit Enosburg Falls High School Updated Jun 2, 2021

5 numbers to know as COVID-19 cases plummet in Vermont

5 numbers to know as COVID-19 cases plummet in Vermont Updated Jun 1, 2021

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See which teacher will be BFA Fairfax's new principal

See which teacher will be BFA Fairfax's new principal Updated Jun 1, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Vermont Agency of Education says plan for in-person instruction this fall

Vermont Agency of Education says plan for in-person instruction this fall May 28, 2021

Gov. Phil Scott lifts 10 p.m. curfew for bars, restaurants, social clubs in Vermont

Gov. Phil Scott lifts 10 p.m. curfew for bars, restaurants, social clubs in Vermont Updated May 28, 2021

See how local businesses and residents are reacting to Vermont's mask mandate being relaxed

See how local businesses and residents are reacting to Vermont's mask mandate being relaxed May 28, 2021

Kris Lantz

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Collins Perley Sports Complex among 20 groups to get internship funding from Vermont Department of Labor

Collins Perley Sports Complex among 20 groups to get internship funding from Vermont Department of Labor Updated May 27, 2021

6 numbers to know about how an infrastructure bill could boost Vermont

6 numbers to know about how an infrastructure bill could boost Vermont May 27, 2021

Kris Lantz

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See how COVID affected Franklin-Grand Isle Community Action and other programs

See how COVID affected Franklin-Grand Isle Community Action and other programs Updated May 26, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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See what Bellows Free Academy St. Albans is planning for high school seniors

See what Bellows Free Academy St. Albans is planning for high school seniors Updated May 25, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Vermont officials encourage summer programs, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference

Vermont officials encourage summer programs, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference Updated May 25, 2021

See how Montgomery residents decided a revote on a new tax and ATV ordinance

See how Montgomery residents decided a revote on a new tax and ATV ordinance Updated May 24, 2021

Kris Lantz

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Community

'The Perfect Captain': Lake Carmi's newest skipper has his wish granted from Make-A-Wish Foundation

'The Perfect Captain': Lake Carmi's newest skipper has his wish granted from Make-A-Wish Foundation

GALLERY: Photos from BFA - Fairfax Graduation

GALLERY: Photos from BFA - Fairfax Graduation

GALLERY: See 18 photos from the BFA St. Albans Class of 2021 graduation

GALLERY: See 18 photos from the BFA St. Albans Class of 2021 graduation

Linda Keating named director of Vermont Curriculum Leaders Association

Linda Keating named director of Vermont Curriculum Leaders Association Updated May 24, 2021

Hydrant flushing to continue in St. Albans City

Hydrant flushing to continue in St. Albans City Updated May 24, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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BFA Fairfax high school principal search committee narrows candidates down to two

BFA Fairfax high school principal search committee narrows candidates down to two Updated May 24, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Gov. Phil Scott: If we reach 80% vaccinated, I lift restrictions

Gov. Phil Scott: If we reach 80% vaccinated, I lift restrictions Updated May 24, 2021

St. Albans City Police Department warns not to leave pets or kids in cars

St. Albans City Police Department warns not to leave pets or kids in cars Updated May 20, 2021

Kris Lantz

KLantz@orourkemediagroup.com

5 numbers to know about broadband access in Franklin County and Vermont

5 numbers to know about broadband access in Franklin County and Vermont Updated May 20, 2021

Franklin County schools hope for more 'typical' fall, await guidance from AOE

Franklin County schools hope for more 'typical' fall, await guidance from AOE Updated May 20, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Officials: Wastewater disaster narrowly avoided at St. Albans Town Industrial Park

Officials: Wastewater disaster narrowly avoided at St. Albans Town Industrial Park Updated May 24, 2021

Kris Lantz

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Mail-in voting bill heads to Gov. Phil Scott's desk

Mail-in voting bill heads to Gov. Phil Scott's desk Updated May 20, 2021

Vermont lifts residency requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations

Vermont lifts residency requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations Updated May 20, 2021

See how St. Albans City sidewalks will benefit from $98,000 in state grant funding

See how St. Albans City sidewalks will benefit from $98,000 in state grant funding May 18, 2021

See why Swanton Village is forming an energy committee

See why Swanton Village is forming an energy committee Updated May 17, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Gov. Phil Scott accelerates Vermont reopening plan; Phase 3 begins today

Gov. Phil Scott accelerates Vermont reopening plan; Phase 3 begins today Updated May 14, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont Supreme Court: In-person hearings may begin June 14

Vermont Supreme Court: In-person hearings may begin June 14 Updated May 17, 2021

Enosburgh officials plan "field of dreams." Updated May 14, 2021

Kris Lantz

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St. Albans City may be getting a new day school

St. Albans City may be getting a new day school Updated May 14, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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5 numbers to know about mail-in voting in Vermont as House approves election bill

5 numbers to know about mail-in voting in Vermont as House approves election bill Updated May 13, 2021

Vaccine clinics set for Vermont tourism and hospitality workers

Vaccine clinics set for Vermont tourism and hospitality workers Updated May 14, 2021

Swanton's Flat Iron Park to be renamed Veteran's Memorial Park

Swanton's Flat Iron Park to be renamed Veteran's Memorial Park Updated May 13, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Vermonters age 12 to 15 eligible for vaccination starting Thursday

Vermonters age 12 to 15 eligible for vaccination starting Thursday Updated May 13, 2021

ACLU, Vermont Legal Aid to school districts: Stop funding police with Medicaid funds

ACLU, Vermont Legal Aid to school districts: Stop funding police with Medicaid funds Updated May 13, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

See how the Vermont House's $150 million broadband bill could impact Franklin County

See how the Vermont House's $150 million broadband bill could impact Franklin County May 12, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont ready to vaccinate those age 12 to 15, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference

Vermont ready to vaccinate those age 12 to 15, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference Updated May 11, 2021

Taking the town by storm(water): Emmalee Cherington settles into new coordinator role

Taking the town by storm(water): Emmalee Cherington settles into new coordinator role Updated May 13, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

See how many Franklin County households broadband funding could impact

See how many Franklin County households broadband funding could impact May 10, 2021

Fairfax looking for new town manager

Fairfax looking for new town manager Updated May 10, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Welcome You Home: Interfaith movement to help transitioning Vermonters out of motels and out of homelessness

Welcome You Home: Interfaith movement to help transitioning Vermonters out of motels and out of homelessness Updated May 12, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

See how prom planning is going for Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union schools

See how prom planning is going for Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union schools Updated May 10, 2021

Kris Lantz

KLantz@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont to offer more walk-in, drive-thru vaccine clinics

Vermont to offer more walk-in, drive-thru vaccine clinics Updated May 10, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

See what this Franklin County man has planned for a proposed solar array in St. Albans Town

See what this Franklin County man has planned for a proposed solar array in St. Albans Town May 7, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

See how Vermont classrooms and child care providers have adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic

See how Vermont classrooms and child care providers have adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic Updated May 6, 2021

Richford halts talks with AmCare for ambulance service

Richford halts talks with AmCare for ambulance service Updated May 6, 2021

Kris Lantz

KLantz@orourkemediagroup.com

By the numbers: Vermont leads in vaccinations, but younger age groups lagging somewhat

By the numbers: Vermont leads in vaccinations, but younger age groups lagging somewhat Updated May 6, 2021

St. Albans Town considers arguments for retail cannabis vote

St. Albans Town considers arguments for retail cannabis vote Updated May 5, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Data shows young Vermonters lagging in vaccinations

Data shows young Vermonters lagging in vaccinations Updated May 5, 2021

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