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St. Albans to use ARPA funds for housing improvements on city’s west side

St. Albans to use ARPA funds for housing improvements on city’s west side Oct 12, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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5 numbers to know about COVID-19 this week in Colchester

5 numbers to know about COVID-19 this week in Colchester Updated Oct 15, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermonters over age 65 and at-risk eligible for third jab on Friday

Vermonters over age 65 and at-risk eligible for third jab on Friday Updated Oct 1, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

How Northwestern Counseling and Support Services is using its donations from Afterglow

How Northwestern Counseling and Support Services is using its donations from Afterglow Updated Oct 1, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Weekend COVID-19 influx pushes Northwestern Medical Center to reach out to state, UVMMC and fly in traveling nurses Sep 25, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Enosburgh, St. Albans sites targeted for water quality Sep 21, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

St. Albans Development Review Board green-lights $7.5 million expansion of Northwestern Medical Center

St. Albans Development Review Board green-lights $7.5 million expansion of Northwestern Medical Center Sep 21, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

GALLERY: Afterglow concert draws 1,500+ crowd in mission of suicide awareness and prevention

GALLERY: Afterglow concert draws 1,500+ crowd in mission of suicide awareness and prevention Updated Sep 20, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

8 numbers to know about COVID-19 this week in Franklin County

8 numbers to know about COVID-19 this week in Franklin County Sep 17, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Tobacco Prevention Coalition cleans up 18,000+ cigarette butts

Tobacco Prevention Coalition cleans up 18,000+ cigarette butts Updated Sep 15, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

St. Albans COVID-19 Resource Center to move, add drive-thru option

St. Albans COVID-19 Resource Center to move, add drive-thru option Updated Sep 17, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Northwestern Medical Center pushes forward $7.5M emergency department expansion

Northwestern Medical Center pushes forward $7.5M emergency department expansion Updated Sep 21, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Scott extends masking guidance, announces vaccine incentive

Scott extends masking guidance, announces vaccine incentive Sep 9, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

American Red Cross holds St. Albans blood drive in honor of lives lost on 9/11 as hospitals reach a critical need for blood

American Red Cross holds St. Albans blood drive in honor of lives lost on 9/11 as hospitals reach a critical need for blood Sep 9, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

People to know: Q & A with Georgia cancer survivor Martha Bechard, who makes jams to raise money for a cure

People to know: Q & A with Georgia cancer survivor Martha Bechard, who makes jams to raise money for a cure Updated Sep 10, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Where to get the COVID-19 vaccine in September in Franklin County

Where to get the COVID-19 vaccine in September in Franklin County Sep 1, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Two inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans

Two inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans Updated Aug 25, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont Farmers are leading the way in phosphorus reduction

Vermont Farmers are leading the way in phosphorus reduction Updated Aug 24, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

"I will not back down:" MVSD parents protest masking at board meeting

"I will not back down:" MVSD parents protest masking at board meeting Updated Aug 23, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Wood Meadow Market: How a couple of local farmers started their own natural foods store

Wood Meadow Market: How a couple of local farmers started their own natural foods store Aug 19, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Over 90% of respondents to Swanton community survey in favor of recreational use for 4th Street property

Over 90% of respondents to Swanton community survey in favor of recreational use for 4th Street property Updated Aug 18, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Northwest Regional Planning Commission creates new program connecting businesses with Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail users

Northwest Regional Planning Commission creates new program connecting businesses with Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail users Aug 12, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Northwestern Medical Center announces vaccination requirement for all employees

Northwestern Medical Center announces vaccination requirement for all employees Updated Aug 16, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Franklin County sees dramatic rise in cases of COVID-19 following state-wide and national trends

Franklin County sees dramatic rise in cases of COVID-19 following state-wide and national trends Aug 10, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Things Vermonters should know before heading to across the border into Canada

Things Vermonters should know before heading to across the border into Canada Updated Aug 5, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

AT&T says cell coverage in Swanton is back, questions linger about reimbursement for areas affected

AT&T says cell coverage in Swanton is back, questions linger about reimbursement for areas affected Updated Jul 30, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

AT&T to fully rebuild Swanton cell tower, questions linger about reimbursements and when the fix will be complete

AT&T to fully rebuild Swanton cell tower, questions linger about reimbursements and when the fix will be complete Updated Jul 20, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Canada set to reopen its borders to fully vaccinated American travelers Aug. 9

Canada set to reopen its borders to fully vaccinated American travelers Aug. 9 Updated Jul 19, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

St. Albans town still monitoring for blue-green algae

St. Albans town still monitoring for blue-green algae Updated Jul 19, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

This could be why Georgia, Berkshire and Fletcher are reporting low vaccination rates

This could be why Georgia, Berkshire and Fletcher are reporting low vaccination rates Updated Jul 19, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont ranks among some of the most expensive states to live for renters

Vermont ranks among some of the most expensive states to live for renters Updated Jul 19, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Q&A with a newsmaker: Charlie Hancock, President and Co-Founder of the Montgomery based non-profit dedicated to conserving the Northern Forest

Q&A with a newsmaker: Charlie Hancock, President and Co-Founder of the Montgomery based non-profit dedicated to conserving the Northern Forest Updated Jul 19, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine joins board of directors for United Way of Northwest Vermont

Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine joins board of directors for United Way of Northwest Vermont Updated Jul 19, 2021

Alek Fleury

Border Patrol intercepts car carrying seven individuals illegally crossing the Northern border through private property

Border Patrol intercepts car carrying seven individuals illegally crossing the Northern border through private property Updated Jul 19, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont Department of Financial Regulation releases report on climate change's impact on the insurance industry

Vermont Department of Financial Regulation releases report on climate change's impact on the insurance industry Updated Jul 19, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont likely to end federal unemployment benefits in September, Scott says

Vermont likely to end federal unemployment benefits in September, Scott says Updated Jul 19, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

See 20 photos from Lt. Governor Molly Gray's 'Recover Stronger' tour in St. Albans on Wednesday

See 20 photos from Lt. Governor Molly Gray's 'Recover Stronger' tour in St. Albans on Wednesday Updated Jul 19, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Franklin County Home Health names Andrea Patrick-Baudet new CEO

Franklin County Home Health names Andrea Patrick-Baudet new CEO Updated Jul 19, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Here's how you can take part in a city clean up event in St. Albans on Saturday

Here's how you can take part in a city clean up event in St. Albans on Saturday Updated Jul 19, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

5 questions for July 4th and fireworks in Vermont: Are they legal here and where can you see them?

5 questions for July 4th and fireworks in Vermont: Are they legal here and where can you see them? Updated Jul 19, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Boll Weevil: Watch the story of Twiggs and how a restaurant and a community saved one another

Boll Weevil: Watch the story of Twiggs and how a restaurant and a community saved one another Updated Jul 19, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Canada opens its borders for some fully vaccinated individuals starting July 5

Canada opens its borders for some fully vaccinated individuals starting July 5 Updated Jul 19, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

American Red Cross is having a 'severe' blood shortage. Here's how to help out in Franklin County.

American Red Cross is having a 'severe' blood shortage. Here's how to help out in Franklin County. Updated Jul 19, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

UVM Health Network updates visitation policy; face masks are still required Updated Jul 19, 2021

Here are all of the places in the region where you can get a COVID-19 vaccination this weekend

Here are all of the places in the region where you can get a COVID-19 vaccination this weekend Updated Jul 19, 2021

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 Jul 19, 2021

5 things to know about St. Albans' Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan

5 things to know about St. Albans' Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan Updated Jul 19, 2021

At this walk-in clinic in St. Albans you can get a COVID-19 vaccination this week

At this walk-in clinic in St. Albans you can get a COVID-19 vaccination this week Updated Jul 19, 2021

Heat advisory in effect: Here are safety recommendations from the National Weather Service

Heat advisory in effect: Here are safety recommendations from the National Weather Service Updated Jul 19, 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 Jul 19, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

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