Thunderstorms, high winds pummel Addison County

For the third July in a row, severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain, hail and flash flooding Addison County, with high winds ripping off some the MUHS roof.

New regulator sees rough time for Vt. health care system

The pressure high health insurances costs are placing on Vermont families and small businesses is the most urgent challenge facing the state’s health care system, Emily Brown said.

Federal cuts threatens Vermont’s disaster preparations

The familiar anxieties surrounding Vermont’s summer storms are more intense this year with recent federal funding cuts casting uncertainty over the future of disaster relief programs that have helped Vermont in the past.

Program helps seniors age at home

Living on a large, rural property doesn’t get any easier as you get older, 87-year-old Joe Roberts said. Realizing he needed companionship and help with keeping the house in good shape, Roberts applied to HomeShare Vermont to find a housemate.

Marketplace has kept health care costs affordable for now

Healthcare insurance premiums in Vermont consistently rank among the highest in the nation. Paying a health insurance premium is not easy.

Mixed feelings on education reform bill

“Rushed.” That’s the word several Addison County residents have used to describe the sweeping changes to Vermont’s education system signed into law by Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday.

Reward offered for info on local woman missing for three years

The family of Ashley Goodrich, who disappeared over three years ago, has raised a $10,000 reward for information that leads to her recovery and the prosecution of anyone who may be involved in her disappearance.

Pieciak unveils $20M housing program

State Treasurer Mike Pieciak joined state and local leaders on Tuesday at Vergennes Grand Senior Living to announce an additional $20 million investment in housing and economic development projects across the state.

Middlebury language schools begin

The first students at Middlebury College’s summer Language Schools arrived on Friday, June 20. This summer, over 1,400 students and 300 faculty from all over the world will be living at Middlebury College, Bennington College, and the Middlebury Institute … (read more)

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