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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 1 hr ago

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Vaccine clinics set for Vermont tourism and hospitality workers

Vaccine clinics set for Vermont tourism and hospitality workers Updated 12 min ago

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 13 min ago

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 3 hrs ago

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

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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

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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 5 hrs ago

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

Enosburg Falls American Legion post opening Saturday

Enosburg Falls American Legion post opening Saturday

Nurses Week: Northwestern Medical Center recognizes nurses, care team partners

Nurses Week: Northwestern Medical Center recognizes nurses, care team partners

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

Cameron Paquette

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St. Albans Town considers arguments for retail cannabis vote

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

Kate Barcellos

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Data shows young Vermonters lagging in vaccinations

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

Cameron Paquette

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Maple Run hires John Muldoon as assistant superintendent

Maple Run hires John Muldoon as assistant superintendent May 4, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Vermont ranks 1st nationally in COVID-19 vaccinations, though local signup decline reported

Vermont ranks 1st nationally in COVID-19 vaccinations, though local signup decline reported Updated May 10, 2021

Kris Lantz

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Shakeup at Franklin West Supervisory Union: Superintendent leaving; BFA Fairfax principal eyes interim job

Shakeup at Franklin West Supervisory Union: Superintendent leaving; BFA Fairfax principal eyes interim job Updated May 3, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Engineering firm proposes $2 million in changes to Enosburg Falls' Main Street

Engineering firm proposes $2 million in changes to Enosburg Falls' Main Street Updated May 3, 2021

Kris Lantz

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Kingman Street project groundbreaking delayed to May 10

Kingman Street project groundbreaking delayed to May 10 Updated May 3, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Vermont eases masking guidelines, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference

Vermont eases masking guidelines, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference Updated May 3, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

Q&A with Christine Hallquist: The future of broadband in Vermont and how to get there

Q&A with Christine Hallquist: The future of broadband in Vermont and how to get there Apr 30, 2021

Kris Lantz

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Vermont senate approves 2022 budget bill

Vermont senate approves 2022 budget bill Updated Apr 29, 2021

See where more vaccine appointments are available in Franklin and Grand Isle counties

See where more vaccine appointments are available in Franklin and Grand Isle counties Updated Apr 29, 2021

Aimee Toth hired as new Fletcher Elementary School principal

Aimee Toth hired as new Fletcher Elementary School principal Updated Apr 29, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Enjoy a romantic getaway on the lake for $185 per night with this Shoreham home

Enjoy a romantic getaway on the lake for $185 per night with this Shoreham home Apr 29, 2021

Mike Nosek

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Vermont prevents Lake Champlain pollution by fixing and restoring Berkshire stream

Vermont prevents Lake Champlain pollution by fixing and restoring Berkshire stream Updated Apr 29, 2021

Kris Lantz

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Georgia voters approve revised $13.9 million school budget

Georgia voters approve revised $13.9 million school budget Updated Apr 28, 2021

Cameron Paquette

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Richford to meet with FCIDC, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity to discuss town needs

Richford to meet with FCIDC, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity to discuss town needs Updated May 12, 2021

Kris Lantz

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Vermont reinstitutes work search requirement for unemployment, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference

Vermont reinstitutes work search requirement for unemployment, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference Updated Apr 28, 2021

Labor shortage in Franklin County as Gov. Phil Scott preps to roll back job search requirement waiver

Labor shortage in Franklin County as Gov. Phil Scott preps to roll back job search requirement waiver Apr 27, 2021

Kris Lantz

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Kingman Street project in St. Albans City set to begin May 3

Kingman Street project in St. Albans City set to begin May 3 Updated Apr 26, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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How will courts in Franklin County and Vermont tackle the backlog of cases?

How will courts in Franklin County and Vermont tackle the backlog of cases? Apr 26, 2021

St. Albans Town hopes to build tennis, basketball courts at Cohen Park

St. Albans Town hopes to build tennis, basketball courts at Cohen Park Updated Apr 26, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont resumes use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Vermont resumes use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine Updated Apr 26, 2021

Vermont issues graduation guidelines, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference

Vermont issues graduation guidelines, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference Updated Apr 23, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

Experts warn Vermonters to watch for bears this spring

Experts warn Vermonters to watch for bears this spring Apr 23, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Nation and Vermont officials reflect on the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd

Nation and Vermont officials reflect on the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd Updated Apr 22, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Franklin County Sheriff's Department gears up to cover St. Albans Town

Franklin County Sheriff's Department gears up to cover St. Albans Town Updated Apr 22, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Swanton Village ready to support water, sewer line project for airport

Swanton Village ready to support water, sewer line project for airport Updated Apr 22, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont COVID-19 cases trending down, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's Tuesday press conference

Vermont COVID-19 cases trending down, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's Tuesday press conference Updated Apr 22, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

Bokan dealership considering another facility in St. Albans Town

Bokan dealership considering another facility in St. Albans Town Updated Apr 19, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

See why merchants are upset over a proposed Enosburg Falls streetscape project

See why merchants are upset over a proposed Enosburg Falls streetscape project Updated May 3, 2021

Kris Lantz

KLantz@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermonters age 16-18 eligible Saturday ahead of Monday rollout for age 16-plus

Vermonters age 16-18 eligible Saturday ahead of Monday rollout for age 16-plus Updated Apr 19, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Homeland Security extends public comment period for border surveillance towers

Homeland Security extends public comment period for border surveillance towers Updated Apr 20, 2021

Kris Lantz

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St. Albans farmers' markets gearing up for in-person return

St. Albans farmers' markets gearing up for in-person return Updated Apr 22, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

NextEra Energy proposes solar array in St. Albans Town

NextEra Energy proposes solar array in St. Albans Town Updated Apr 15, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

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