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Gathering restrictions loosened for vaccinated Vermonters and other key takeaways from Friday's press conference

Gathering restrictions loosened for vaccinated Vermonters and other key takeaways from Friday's press conference Mar 5, 2021

Cameron Paquette

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St. Albans City plans 2022 rollout for new pool

St. Albans City plans 2022 rollout for new pool Updated Mar 5, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Town Meeting roundup: See how residents voted in your town

Town Meeting roundup: See how residents voted in your town Updated Mar 5, 2021

St. Albans Town officials plan next steps after voters approve new town hall

St. Albans Town officials plan next steps after voters approve new town hall Updated Mar 4, 2021

Cameron Paquette

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Retail cannabis approved in Montgomery, but what's next?

Retail cannabis approved in Montgomery, but what's next? Updated Mar 4, 2021

Kris Lentz

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St. Albans man appointed deputy secretary of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development

St. Albans man appointed deputy secretary of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development Updated Mar 4, 2021

St. Albans City voters approve $5 million pool bond

St. Albans City voters approve $5 million pool bond Updated Mar 3, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Swanton residents to get a say in sale of town-owned plot

Swanton residents to get a say in sale of town-owned plot Mar 2, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Educators, childcare provideres, high-risk Vermonters next in line for vaccine eligibility

Educators, childcare provideres, high-risk Vermonters next in line for vaccine eligibility Updated Mar 4, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Franklin County SRO brings mental health expertise to the job

Franklin County SRO brings mental health expertise to the job Mar 2, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

See what Sheldon residents will be voting on for Town Meeting Day

See what Sheldon residents will be voting on for Town Meeting Day Mar 1, 2021

Cameron Paquette

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Here’s what voters from the Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union can expect on Town Meeting Day ballots

Here’s what voters from the Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union can expect on Town Meeting Day ballots Mar 1, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

Mental health of students a concern as Vermont targets public education 'recovery phase'

Mental health of students a concern as Vermont targets public education 'recovery phase' Updated Mar 1, 2021

Cameron Paquette

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Swanton Village to invest in its parks in proposed budget

Swanton Village to invest in its parks in proposed budget Feb 26, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

5 numbers to know about St. Albans City's proposed pool project

5 numbers to know about St. Albans City's proposed pool project Updated Feb 25, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

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COVID-19 forces Vermont maple sugaring operations to make huge adjustments

COVID-19 forces Vermont maple sugaring operations to make huge adjustments

St. Albans City plans 2022 rollout for new pool

St. Albans City plans 2022 rollout for new pool

Town Meeting roundup: See how residents voted in your town

Town Meeting roundup: See how residents voted in your town

Proposed expenses up on consulting but down on policing in Enosburgh

Proposed expenses up on consulting but down on policing in Enosburgh Updated Feb 25, 2021

Kris Lentz

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USCIS seeking new location in Franklin County, will not return to Tabor building

USCIS seeking new location in Franklin County, will not return to Tabor building Updated Feb 25, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

See where the Enosburgh town offices will be moving to

See where the Enosburgh town offices will be moving to Updated Feb 25, 2021

Kris Lentz

klentz@orourkemediagroup.com

Councilors review pool bond, budget during public hearing

Councilors review pool bond, budget during public hearing Updated Mar 2, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermonters age 65+ to be eligible Monday for vaccine appointments

Vermonters age 65+ to be eligible Monday for vaccine appointments Updated Feb 25, 2021

Kris Lentz

klentz@orourkemediagroup.com

Here’s what residents in the Maple Run district will be voting on in March

Here’s what residents in the Maple Run district will be voting on in March Feb 23, 2021

Northwest State Correctional Facility reports 10 new cases of COVID-19

Northwest State Correctional Facility reports 10 new cases of COVID-19 Updated Feb 25, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Richford eyes possible deal with Amcare Ambulance Service

Richford eyes possible deal with Amcare Ambulance Service Feb 23, 2021

Kris Lentz

klentz@orourkemediagroup.com

COVID-19 pop-up testing site at the American Legion

COVID-19 pop-up testing site at the American Legion Updated Feb 25, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Enosburg Falls one of 11 towns to get electric vehicle fast-charge station

Enosburg Falls one of 11 towns to get electric vehicle fast-charge station Updated Mar 1, 2021

Kris Lentz

klentz@orourkemediagroup.com

Retail cannabis on the ballot in Richford, Montgomery

Retail cannabis on the ballot in Richford, Montgomery Feb 23, 2021

Kris Lentz

klentz@orourkemediagroup.com

Bakersfield voters to consider general budget increase

Bakersfield voters to consider general budget increase Updated Feb 22, 2021

Highgate voters to consider $64K budget increase

Highgate voters to consider $64K budget increase Updated Feb 22, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Richford Selectboard chair Andy Derby resigns

Richford Selectboard chair Andy Derby resigns Updated Feb 22, 2021

Kris Lentz

klentz@orourkemediagroup.com

COVID-19: Gov. Phil Scott announces relaxed restrictions on travel, long-term care facilities

COVID-19: Gov. Phil Scott announces relaxed restrictions on travel, long-term care facilities Updated Feb 22, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

Dueling Vermont Senate bills debate school resource officers

Dueling Vermont Senate bills debate school resource officers Feb 19, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Swanton town voters looking at a drop in taxes

Swanton town voters looking at a drop in taxes Updated Mar 2, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

How it works: Getting absentee ballots for Town Meeting Day

How it works: Getting absentee ballots for Town Meeting Day Updated Mar 2, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

Here’s what residents in the Missisquoi Valley School District will be voting on in March

Here’s what residents in the Missisquoi Valley School District will be voting on in March Updated Feb 25, 2021

5 numbers to know as Phase 3 of Vermont's vaccine rollout gets underway

5 numbers to know as Phase 3 of Vermont's vaccine rollout gets underway Updated Feb 18, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

FBI document warns Vermont water treatment facilities after Florida cyberattack

FBI document warns Vermont water treatment facilities after Florida cyberattack Updated Feb 18, 2021

Kris Lentz

klentz@orourkemediagroup.com

See what Georgia voters will be weighing in on for Town Meeting Day 2021

See what Georgia voters will be weighing in on for Town Meeting Day 2021 Feb 16, 2021

See what Fairfax residents will be voting on for Town Meeting Day

See what Fairfax residents will be voting on for Town Meeting Day Updated Feb 15, 2021

Here’s what residents in Fairfax, Fletcher and Georgia school districts will be voting on this March

Here’s what residents in Fairfax, Fletcher and Georgia school districts will be voting on this March Feb 13, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

Maple Run school board candidates' opinions split on SROs

Maple Run school board candidates' opinions split on SROs Updated Feb 14, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Gov. Phil Scott announces Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine rollout to commence Tuesday

Gov. Phil Scott announces Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine rollout to commence Tuesday Updated Feb 15, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

16 positive COVID-19 cases reported at Northwest State Correctional Facility

16 positive COVID-19 cases reported at Northwest State Correctional Facility Feb 12, 2021

See how a St. Albans child care facility aims to expand with state funding

See how a St. Albans child care facility aims to expand with state funding Updated Feb 19, 2021

Berkshire voters to weigh $1.05M budget as informational meeting in question

Berkshire voters to weigh $1.05M budget as informational meeting in question Updated Feb 11, 2021

Kris Lentz

klentz@orourkemediagroup.com

See how the Franklin County Sheriff's Department plans to curb student 'sexting'

See how the Franklin County Sheriff's Department plans to curb student 'sexting' Updated Feb 20, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

See what protections Vermont is offering to residents after 1099 form mishap

See what protections Vermont is offering to residents after 1099 form mishap Updated Feb 12, 2021

Complaints and stalemates: See what trends the St. Albans City Police Department is tracking

Complaints and stalemates: See what trends the St. Albans City Police Department is tracking Updated Feb 11, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont officials say federal program to boost vaccine distribution through Walgreens

Vermont officials say federal program to boost vaccine distribution through Walgreens Updated Feb 11, 2021

Union: 200 jobs at Citizenship and Immigration Services facility moved from St. Albans to Essex

Union: 200 jobs at Citizenship and Immigration Services facility moved from St. Albans to Essex Updated Feb 9, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

How it works: Where and when you place political campaign signs

How it works: Where and when you place political campaign signs Feb 8, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

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