Vermont

A Chance To Help Goggles For Docs

Details: Created on Wednesday, 22 April 2020 17:46; Written by Hailey Morgan

VERMONT - As the need for personal protective equipment has risen during the Covid-19 epidemic, a group has put in the effort to provide healthcare workers with ski, and snowboarding goggles. It all started on March 28th, 2020. When Jon Schaefer from Berkshire East Ski Resort in Massachusetts got an email from a New York Doctor.

VSC BOT Meeting Creates Uproar

Details: Created on Tuesday, 21 April 2020 19:04; Written by Radek Przygodski

VERMONT- On Monday, the Vermont State Colleges (VSC) board of trustees (BOT) hosted an informational meeting regarding the financial status of the VSCS. The meeting lasted an astonishing seven hours and was watched by hundreds of concerned students, faculty, town mangers, business owners, and residents, through virtual live streaming platforms.

It was no secret that tensions were extremely high, as this informational meeting was originally planned to be a meeting to vote on the closure of the Lyndon and Johnson campuses of Northern Vermont University, and the VTC-Randolph campus.

VSCS Becomes A Big Topic At Governors Briefing

Details: Created on Monday, 20 April 2020 17:07; Written by Chris Bouzakis

VERMONT- Governor Phil Scott and his COVID-19 task force held their annual briefing Monday to discuss Vermonts response to COVID-19 and the issues Vermonters are facing.

This comes as the Vermont State College System Chancellor Jeb Spaulding has proposed a plan to close three VSC campuses which include Northern Vermont University - Lyndon, Northern Vermont University - Johnson and Vermont Technical College in Randolph.

Barnet Baker Helps Community

Details: Created on Friday, 17 April 2020 19:36; Written by Taylor Girard

BARNET - A local baker in Barnet is helping town residents in a unique way-by baking bread for them totally free of charge. These loaves don't cost the people who receive them anything, and its been brighting Barnet faces, young and old alike.

Vermont COVID-19 Curve Flattening

Details: Created on Friday, 17 April 2020 16:19; Written by Chris Bouzakis

VERMONT - Governor Scott voiced his appreciation for Vermonters continuing to social distance on Friday during his daily press brefing to keep Vermonters up to date. The Governor and his task force team wanted to assure Vermonters that we are in the right direction as Vermont has seen a flattening of the curve.

"Vermont has stepped up to the challenge and as a result, we have begun to see the fruits of our labor with a growth rate of new cases averaging below four percent over the last twelve days. This is all the rersult of hard work and sacrifice by everyone across the state." said Governor Scott.

Puppets Will Continue to Educate Youth

Details: Created on Thursday, 16 April 2020 01:52; Written by Lauren Cornell

VERMONT- Vermont Family Network’s Puppets in Education program will continue to provide resources to students remotely, according to Puppets in Education Program Manager Sarah Vogelsang-Card. Puppets in Education, a program that has been established for 39 years, caters to students throughout the state of Vermont, Upstate New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

Vermont COVID-19 Cases Near 700

Details: Created on Monday, 13 April 2020 18:00; Written by Chris Bouzakis

VERMONT- Governor Phil Scott and his COVID-19 task force held their daily press breifing Monday morning to update the public on the latest updates for COVID-19.

As of Monday morning, Vermont's COVID-19 cases have closed in on 700 with 679 positive cases and 24 deaths. On a positive outlook though, Govornor Scott says out of 500 tests yesterday, only 21 were positive.

UVM's Nursing students ready for the frontlines

Details: Created on Friday, 10 April 2020 20:53; Written by Hailey Morgan

VERMONT - UVM has announced that 96 of their senior nursing students will be graduating early this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. "We want to do what we can, we can't do a whole lot. But this at least is a little bit of something that demonstrates that we know what is going on," said Rosemary Dale, UVM's Nursing Department chair.

Gov. Scott Extends Stay At Home Order

Details: Created on Friday, 10 April 2020 19:34; Written by Taylor Girard

VERMONT - Governor Phil Scott announced Friday that the Stay at Home order will be extended through May 15th. Vermonters should only go to essential businesses during this time, and to continue with social distancing.

"We don't have enough evidence to show that the virus is spreading still, but our continued sacrifices will help Vermonters at this time," said Governor Scott.

Bernie Sanders Talks COVID-19

Details: Created on Friday, 10 April 2020 16:43; Written by Cameron Somers

VERMONT - Senator Bernie Sanders held a COVID-19 Town hall meeting Thursday evening to answer questions from the public over the phone on April 9th. Sanders was accompanied by Governor Phil Scott, Senator Patrick Leahy, and representative Peter Welch. Dr. Mark Levine also attended the call to answer any questions.

Rundown of Yesterday's Covid-19 Update

Details: Created on Thursday, 09 April 2020 15:35; Written by Raymond Torres

VERMONT- In yesterday's press conference, Govorner Phil Scott gave an update regarding Covid-19 testing and correctional facilities in Vermont.

Scott also confirmed again that an extension to his "Stay Home Stay Safe" order will arrive tomorrow, with details being given out then.

PBS To Provide Educational Programming to Vermont Students

Details: Created on Wednesday, 08 April 2020 16:33; Written by Alek Wolfe

VERMONT - On Monday the Scott Administration announced it's partnership with Vermont PBS so the station could help provide education for students stuck at home. Governor Phil scott recognizes that this will not replace in person learning, but still feels that this option will help students get the education they need, but through broadcast and online content.

Gov. Scott Requesting Disaster Declaration

Details: Created on Tuesday, 07 April 2020 23:24; Written by Olivia Hoag

VERMONT- Governor Phil Scott has sent a letter to the United States of America President Donald Trump requesting a Major Disaster Declaration. Due to the extent of COVID-19, Scott requested that "Vermont National Guard be authorized to perform their duties".

Vermont COVID-19 Peak Expected As Early As This Week

Details: Created on Monday, 06 April 2020 15:42; Written by Chris Bouzakis

VERMONT - Governor Phil Scott and his COVID-19 task force held their daily press briefing this morning to update the public on the latest concerns for COVID-19.

With Vermont now at 461 cases and a total of 22 deaths, Governor Scott says we should prepare for the worst.

Cases Spike as Vermont Approaches 400

Details: Created on Friday, 03 April 2020 15:53; Written by Chris Bouzakis

VERMONT - On Friday, Governor Phil Scott along with his COVID-19 task force held a press briefing to update Vermonters on the growing concerns for COVID-19.

With 51 new positive results and no confirmed deaths in the last 24 hours, this brings Vermont's total of confirmed positive cases to 389.

Mild Winter Leads to Lower Flood Risk

Details: Created on Monday, 30 March 2020 21:04; Written by Sarah-Ellen Calise

VERMONT - After a mild winter here in the Northeast Kingdom, the risk for flooding due to ice jams is below normal. The National Weather Service issued a Winter/Spring Flood Outlook from March 16th to April 2nd, 2020.

State Officials Give Update On Covid-19

Details: Created on Thursday, 26 March 2020 18:21; Written by Raymond Torres

VERMONT- State officials explained Wednesday where Vermont is at currently during the pandemic, in terms of resources needed and gave an estimate on the trajectory of the virus.

Questions asked during these briefings were taken by reporters calling in, to comply with social distancing protocols.

McIndoe Academy Restorations Voted Down

Details: Created on Wednesday, 04 March 2020 22:19; Written by Taylor Girard

BARNET - Article 2 to renovate and restore the existing McIndoe Academy was voted down on town meeting day Monday, but the town voted yes on something new and fresh.

Hemp in Vermont

Details: Created on Wednesday, 11 December 2019 00:03; Written by Nick Anastasi

HARDWICK- Back in 2018, the Hemp Farming Act was passed, ending the prohibition of Hemp across the nation. Since then, many states across the country have been getting their feet wet in the industry. Here in Vermont, we dove in head first, and haven’t looked back since.

Vaping Epidemic Linked to Illegitimate THC Carts

Details: Created on Wednesday, 13 November 2019 00:39; Written by Nick Anastasi

VERMONT-In the end of August, the health department issued a health advisory on the multi state outbreak of lung disease associated with e-cigarette use. Since then, authorities have been trying to get to the bottom of it.

Peacham Christmas Guild

Details: Created on Wednesday, 06 November 2019 02:17; Written by Taylor Girard

PEACHAM-This past friday and saturday Peacham hosted their annual Corners Christmas above the town hall. The Peacham Corners Guild has been going on for a little over twenty five years.

Chasing Checks Across Vermont

Details: Created on Thursday, 31 October 2019 18:36; Written by Nick Anastasi

SAINT JOHNSBURY- Authorities in Saint Johnsbury are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect, who attempted to deposit a stolen check at the Community National Bank in St. J.

Two females can be seen driving in a white mini-van up to the window. Police inform us that the van has stolen license plates on the vehicle.

Governor swears in superior court judge

Details: Created on Friday, 25 October 2019 21:20; Written by Raymond Torres

swearing in Saint Johnsbury - Governor Phil Scott visited Saint Johnsbury on the 25th of October to swear in Lisa Warren as a new superior court judge.

When Warren became a lawyer 20 years ago, her record as Vermont's previous state attourney showed she had a history of focusing on "restorative" justice, according to Scott.

Less Than 1 Year Until Real ID's Necessary

Details: Created on Friday, 25 October 2019 20:40; Written by Nick Anastasi

VERMONT- With a little under a year until it becomes a federal mandate, more and more states ahem been jumping on the bandwagon with Real ID compliant drivers licenses. Once October 1st 2020 rolls around, people will be required to use these new ID’s as a way to not only board airlines, but gain entry into federal buildings, like court houses or even to head to the bank.

Behind The Scenes of Productions and Fairbanks Museum Programs

Details: Created on Friday, 04 October 2019 14:08; Written by Olivia Hoag

VERMONT- A theater production takes a lot of work to be able to make possible for the public. Gianna Fregosi, the advisor for the Twilight Player at the Northern Vermont University Lyndon campus and President of the Saint Johnsbury Players, explains more. As well as Drew Bush from the Fairbanks Museum.

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