safety
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Opinion: It’s time to review rail safety concerns
Mr. Dorsey is a former part-time resident of Middlebury and a downtown business owner.
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Free public phone pitched for downtown Middlebury
Middlebury is poised to install a free payphone downtown.
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Collins Aerospace honored for safety
Collins Aerospace’s Vergennes facility was recognized in a recent ceremony in Montpelier.
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State urges hunters to wear orange for safety
MONTPELIER — With the 16- day rifle deer season beginning this Saturday, Vermont Fish and Wildlife is reminding hunters. and anyone who goes into the woods, to wear fluorescent hunter orange.…
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Letter to the editor: Drivers, bikers can work together to ensure safety
Spring is here and while there may not be many cars on the roads these days, there are a fair amount of bicyclists out there. It is a…
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MALT offers advice on tick safety
MIDDLEBURY — In a recent e-newsletter, The Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT) rejoiced at the arrival of warmer weather. But they added, “Unfortunately, the ticks are also waking…
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Vaping nicotine is dangerous, too
WILLISTON — Along with hitting the gym more often and starting a diet, quitting smoking tops many New Year’s resolution lists. There are currently 67,400 smokers in Vermont…
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Ice fishing offers fun for all, but be careful
RUTLAND — As winter sets in, many Vermonters are preparing for one of the most popular cold weather pastimes in the state — ice fishing. Anglers spend over…
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Forest Service cautions snowmobilers on safety
VERMONT — With additional snow expected in the coming weeks, the U.S. Forest Service is looking forward to a successful snowmobile season and wants to encourage all riders…
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VSP conduct saturation patrols to keep holidays safe
ADDISON COUNTY — In the past two weeks, Vermont State Police have conducted a number of saturation patrols in the area. Wednesday, Nov. 27, known as the busiest…
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Have your oil tank inspected for safety
MONTPELIER — Many Vermont residents will have heating oil tanks inspected before the first fill of the winter season. The inspections, required by a 2017 rule, reduce the…
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Be mindful during hunting season
RUTLAND — With rifle season fast approaching, U.S. Forest Service officials on the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) are encouraging the public to use caution and to be…
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Dear Homeward Bound: Why do dogs wear orange during hunting season?
Dear Homeward Bound, Why is orange the safety color for dogs to wear during hunting season? I’m curious because right now there is so much color in the…
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How to stay safe when using tree stands
MONTPELIER — Tree stands get hunters out of sight and smell of wary deer, but they can also get hunters into trouble. Here are some tips from the…
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Pulp Mill Bridge safety measures sought
MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury selectboard members on Aug. 13 agreed unanimously to ask the Vermont Agency of Transportation for electronic message boards to warn of height restrictions for vehicles…