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George H. Lawrence

George was a story teller.  He loved to make people laugh.  He loved entertaining people of all ages and especially younger folks.

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Chemicals show up in more Bennington wells 7 years after PFAS detected in area

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Tests showed drinking water for at least a dozen households contained PFAS levels beyond the state’s safety limit.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Chemicals show up in more Bennington wells 7 years after PFAS detected in area.

Lamoille County kennel withdraws: Animal control officers on a tight leash

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Animal control officers and police in Johnson, Cambridge, Hyde Park and Morristown are actively searching for alternatives now that this once essential lynchpin of municipal dog services is moving in a different direction.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Lamoille County kennel withdraws: Animal control officers on a tight leash.

Vermont officials ask feds to study Wrightsville and East Barre dams after flooding

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The state is asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for help improving the flood-control dams, after historic flooding showed they were “susceptible to a back-to-back storm event.”

Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont officials ask feds to study Wrightsville and East Barre dams after flooding.

Applications for FEMA aid are due in 2 weeks. Here’s what you need to know.

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FEMA will cover rental and repair costs for individuals and households who suffered damage in the July floods — to a point.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Applications for FEMA aid are due in 2 weeks. Here’s what you need to know..

Burlington has never had a woman as mayor. Will that change in 2024?

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A day after Mayor Miro Weinberger announced he would not seek a fifth term, three women said they were considering a run.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Burlington has never had a woman as mayor. Will that change in 2024?.

Trial delayed in Hinesburg murder case as suspect and attorney iron out differences 

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Angela Auclair had been set to stand trial in a murder case, in which her son is expected to testify that she was the one who pulled the trigger of the gun that killed her husband, David Auclair, at a trailhead in Hinesburg in July 2019.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Trial delayed in Hinesburg murder case as suspect and attorney iron out differences .

Wanted: Education secretary who can manage ‘complex issues,’ believes in ‘transformational power of education’

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Candidates for the job, which pays roughly $168,000 a year, will be expected to reduce inequality, increase test scores and promote career and tech education, according to the job posting for the position.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Wanted: Education secretary who can manage ‘complex issues,’ believes in ‘transformational power of education’.

Letter to the editor: College golf teams need to be more inclusive

I have to prove myself as a female golfer by battling sexist comments at every single tournament from competitors, NCCGA employees and the golf course staff.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Letter to the editor: College golf teams need to be more inclusive.

As attorney fees in Chieftain appeal approach $10,000, Green Mountain school board votes to stop paying

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Some members were unaware the board was paying for a lawyer at all. 

Read the story on VTDigger here: As attorney fees in Chieftain appeal approach $10,000, Green Mountain school board votes to stop paying.

Brabant-Gordon-Kempner: Farmers need protection against PFAS

PFAS contamination in the food supply chain is a significant concern and is caused in many different ways but is often associated with wastewater treatment plant sludge and septic waste that is spread on farmland.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Brabant-Gordon-Kempner: Farmers need protection against PFAS.

Guy Payne: Growth must be pursued consciously and sustainably

High-performance building isn't just a profession; it's an avenue for young minds to shape a future that marries economic growth, environmental preservation and personal fulfillment. 

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As Barre digs out from the flood, can its leaders agree on a path forward? 

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With a city council split between more progressive and conservative wings, arriving at a common vision for rebuilding Barre City will not be easy.

Read the story on VTDigger here: As Barre digs out from the flood, can its leaders agree on a path forward? .

Almost gone: Tickets to VTDigger celebration of Founder Anne Galloway at Sugarbush

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Are you a fan of VTDigger? Come help us thank Anne for her contributions to journalism in Vermont and beyond.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Almost gone: Tickets to VTDigger celebration of Founder Anne Galloway at Sugarbush.

Friday is the last day to apply for disaster unemployment assistance

Benefits were delayed by two months after glitches in getting the disaster unemployment program going.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Friday is the last day to apply for disaster unemployment assistance.

Judge rejects bid by Franklin County sheriff to dismiss assault case against him

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John Grismore, who was captured on video kicking a man in custody in August 2022, will be back in court next month for a hearing as the case now continues to move forward.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Judge rejects bid by Franklin County sheriff to dismiss assault case against him.

Judge’s ruling clears closing of pharmacy

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On Sept. 15, Vermont Superior Court Judge David Barra denied a motion by former owner Marc Cote, who sought a restraining order against the pharmacy on Sept. 8 when current owners Michelle and Donald Laurendeau announced the closing.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Judge’s ruling clears closing of pharmacy.

Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger will not seek reelection

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After nearly 12 years leading the Queen City, Weinberger announced on Thursday that he will not seek a fifth term, capping an eventful and tumultuous period for the city.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger will not seek reelection.

Letter to the editor: Focus on ending poverty, not making it worse

Expand the Child Tax Credit permanently so that families can have consistent support they can count on.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Letter to the editor: Focus on ending poverty, not making it worse.

Two former Vermont attorneys general denounce move by New England Federal Credit Union

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The credit union is warning members that, unless they take action, they will forfeit their right to sue management.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Two former Vermont attorneys general denounce move by New England Federal Credit Union.

FEMA has temporary housing units for flood-displaced Vermonters — if only it could find staging locations

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“We are not trying to make anybody wait,” FEMA representative Sam Harvey told VTDigger. “If we had a private site that was available tomorrow, we would start that ball rolling.”

Read the story on VTDigger here: FEMA has temporary housing units for flood-displaced Vermonters — if only it could find staging locations.

Robby Porter: Why do we act as though there is not enough for everyone?

If we don’t start creating a society that works for everyone, we may end up in a Malthusian hell resulting from violence and chaos spawned by our inability to share the abundance. 

Read the story on VTDigger here: Robby Porter: Why do we act as though there is not enough for everyone?.

Former Dorset library president gets 3 years on probation for embezzling

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Dorothea Kelly, 64, admitted stealing a combined $32,000 from the Dorset Village Library and local retailer J.K. Adams between 2018 and 2019.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Former Dorset library president gets 3 years on probation for embezzling.

Suzanne Lupien: Impractical initiative is a tragedy for our rural roads, wildlife and town budgets

For the last few years, our rural landscape and its inhabitants have borne the brunt of vast environmental damage, and loss of incalculable volumes of soil, vegetation and aquatic life. 

Read the story on VTDigger here: Suzanne Lupien: Impractical initiative is a tragedy for our rural roads, wildlife and town budgets.

OneCare Vermont is successfully driving down health care costs

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In a healthcare landscape marked by persistent cost increases, Vermont has recently been part of a success story. An independent analysis commissioned by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center affirms that OneCare Vermont is driving tangible enhancements in health care delivery - reducing costs and improving patient care.

Read the story on VTDigger here: OneCare Vermont is successfully driving down health care costs.

Outdoor Gear Exchange to open new Essex store, reduce size of Burlington flagship

The popular retailer plans to open a new storefront at the Essex Experience shopping center in early November. Store co-owner Marc Sherman said its Burlington flagship will stay open, but he said he worried about the changing retail landscape in downtown Burlington.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Outdoor Gear Exchange to open new Essex store, reduce size of Burlington flagship.

Residents of a Colchester manufactured home park organize to form Vermont’s first new village in years

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“We’re more often merging than creating,” said Ted Brady, executive director of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns. “I’d say the biggest benefit to creating a village is the ability to raise taxes and provide a municipal service.”

Read the story on VTDigger here: Residents of a Colchester manufactured home park organize to form Vermont’s first new village in years.

Phil Scott requests federal disaster declaration for early August flooding in Addison and Rutland counties

A man is standing on the side of a road with a hole in it.

Municipalities could be reimbursed for 75% of funds spent on such expenses as debris removal, road repairs and public building repairs.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Phil Scott requests federal disaster declaration for early August flooding in Addison and Rutland counties.

Scott administration calls for spending limits in kickoff to budget season

Finance Commissioner Adam Greshin briefs reporters

In a letter to state departments and agencies, state Finance Commissioner Adam Greshin called for spending increases of no more than 3%, which, given increasing costs, would likely lead to cuts to programs and services. 

Read the story on VTDigger here: Scott administration calls for spending limits in kickoff to budget season.

Vermont Conversation: Peter Schumann on 60 years of Bread and Puppet Theater

A man in a hat and jacket sits in a kitchen.

As he approaches his 90th year, Schumann isn’t going to change his artistic vision to make people comfortable.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: Peter Schumann on 60 years of Bread and Puppet Theater.

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