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LifestyleMay 17, 2024

A college puts the 'cat' into 'education' by giving Max an honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree

A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of “doctor of litter-ature” on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community

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LifestyleFeb 24, 2024

'Totally cold' is not too cold for winter swimmers competing in a frozen Vermont lake

Plunging into a frozen lake and swimming laps may not be everyone’s good time but it is for some winter swimmers

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BusinessDec 30, 2022

Recreational marijuana dispensaries on the rise in Vermont

In the first three months that Vermont has allowed the retail sale of marijuana for adult recreational use, the number of dispensaries around the state has grown from three to about 25, with several more expected to open soon

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PoliticsDec 15, 2022

Organic livestock farmers, hit by rising prices, seek help

Organic dairy and other livestock farmers are calling for emergency federal aid as they grapple with skyrocketing organic feed costs in part from the war in Ukraine and steep fuel and utility expenses

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LifestyleSep 23, 2022

An estimated $20M more available for rental assistance

After announcing earlier this month that a pandemic-related emergency rental assistance program is being phased out as federal funding is exhausted, Vermont state officials now say they believe an estimated $20 million more in federal funding is available to extend the benefits for some of the lowest income Vermonters

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BusinessSep 1, 2022

Vermont settles abuse and neglect charges with care homes

The Vermont attorney general's office has reached a settlement with the operator of four residential care homes in the Rutland area over allegations it failed to properly train staff and adequately document and monitor the delivery of services

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LifestyleSep 1, 2022

Vermont's pandemic rental aid program being phased out

A federally funded emergency rental assistance program created to help Vermonters during the pandemic is being phased out as funding is exhausted

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LifestyleAug 23, 2022

Woman attacked by a black bear in Vermont

Officials say a Vermont woman was attacked by a black bear over the weekend while walking her two dogs on trails on her Strafford property

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LifestyleJul 29, 2022

Passenger rail return to Vermont city took vision, decades

Passenger rail service is returning to Vermont's largest city after an absence of almost 70 years as part of a renewal in interest in passenger rail service nationwide