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• Rep. Katherine Sims: Reviving a historic treasure and addressing Vermont’s housing crisis
  Rep. Katherine Sims: Reviving a historic treasure and addressing Vermont’s housing crisis -

  

  Together, we can move the needle on addressing Vermont’s housing crisis and ensure that our rural towns remain places where families and businesses can thrive.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Rep. Katherine Sims: Reviving a historic treasure and addressing Vermont’s housing crisis.

• Richard Rawson: The Howard Center’s Safe Recovery program is a place for compassion and hope
  Richard Rawson: The Howard Center’s Safe Recovery program is a place for compassion and hope -

  

  The inability of people to recognize they have an addiction and need treatment, should not be a death sentence.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Richard Rawson: The Howard Center’s Safe Recovery program is a place for compassion and hope.

• Warm weather spell accelerates maple syrup production
  Warm weather spell accelerates maple syrup production -

  

  “It might smell sweet, but it’s a little off flavor, like you wouldn't want to drink that. But it's great when you’re cooking,” said Cecile Branon of Branon Family Maple Orchards.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Warm weather spell accelerates maple syrup production.

• As UVM Health Network cuts services in Vermont, it expands in New York 
  As UVM Health Network cuts services in Vermont, it expands in New York  -

  

  Different regulatory environments in the two states have led to contrasting situations on either side of Lake Champlain.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: As UVM Health Network cuts services in Vermont, it expands in New York .

• PHOTOS: At the Longest Night Vigil, Vermonters commemorate their houseless neighbors
  PHOTOS: At the Longest Night Vigil, Vermonters commemorate their houseless neighbors -

  

  About 50 people braved snow and plunging temperatures to attend the annual vigil in front of the Statehouse on Friday night.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: PHOTOS: At the Longest Night Vigil, Vermonters commemorate their houseless neighbors.

• Gov. Phil Scott appoints 3 new department commissioners
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  New appointments fill gaps in leadership for the Departments of Public Service, Liquor and Lottery and Financial Regulation.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Gov. Phil Scott appoints 3 new department commissioners.

• As Congress backs flood control projects in Vermont and other states, major disaster relief hangs in the balance
  As Congress backs flood control projects in Vermont and other states, major disaster relief hangs in the balance -

  

  Vermont’s congressional delegation blasted billionaire Elon Musk for his role in tanking support for a major government funding deal this week that also included disaster funding.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: As Congress backs flood control projects in Vermont and other states, major disaster relief hangs in the balance.

• Attorney general rules troopers’ actions justified in shooting of Rhode Island man after chase
  Attorney general rules troopers’ actions justified in shooting of Rhode Island man after chase -

  

  The shootout with police took place this summer following a motor-vehicle pursuit that started in northern New Hampshire and came to an end about 60 miles later in Burke.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Attorney general rules troopers’ actions justified in shooting of Rhode Island man after chase.

• New lawsuit accuses Norwich University of age, sex-based discrimination, following settlement of earlier suit
  New lawsuit accuses Norwich University of age, sex-based discrimination, following settlement of earlier suit -

  

  “Something has to change or history will continue to repeat itself,” a lawyer for the latest plaintiff wrote.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: New lawsuit accuses Norwich University of age, sex-based discrimination, following settlement of earlier suit.

• Burlington to open emergency shelter ahead of extreme cold
  Burlington to open emergency shelter ahead of extreme cold -

  

  City officials decided to open the shelter because they estimate over 250 people are currently sleeping outside in and around Burlington.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Burlington to open emergency shelter ahead of extreme cold.

• Vermont health care regulators approve OneCare’s annual budget, likely its last
  Vermont health care regulators approve OneCare’s annual budget, likely its last -

  

  The accountable care organization at the center of Vermont’s health care payment reform for the past six years plans to shut down at the end of 2025.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont health care regulators approve OneCare’s annual budget, likely its last.

• Journalism and warmth: Join the final days of giving
  Journalism and warmth: Join the final days of giving -

  

  This holiday season, there’s still time to make a difference. Help us send 15 cords of firewood to Vermont families in need and support trusted local journalism.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Journalism and warmth: Join the final days of giving.

• Lauren Hierl:  Vermonters deserve communities that are affordable, clean and healthy 
  Lauren Hierl:  Vermonters deserve communities that are affordable, clean and healthy  -

  

  I am wary of a false choice: that we must choose between an affordable Vermont and a clean and healthy Vermont.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Lauren Hierl:  Vermonters deserve communities that are affordable, clean and healthy .

• Melinda Moulton: For the love of Burlington
  Melinda Moulton: For the love of Burlington -

  

  Why are so many of us turning our backs on the city that has meant so much to us?

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Melinda Moulton: For the love of Burlington.

• Rep. Katherine Sims: Reviving a historic treasure and addressing Vermont’s housing crisis
  Rep. Katherine Sims: Reviving a historic treasure and addressing Vermont’s housing crisis -

  

  Together, we can move the needle on addressing Vermont’s housing crisis and ensure that our rural towns remain places where families and businesses can thrive.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Rep. Katherine Sims: Reviving a historic treasure and addressing Vermont’s housing crisis.

• Richard Rawson: The Howard Center’s Safe Recovery program is a place for compassion and hope
  Richard Rawson: The Howard Center’s Safe Recovery program is a place for compassion and hope -

  

  The inability of people to recognize they have an addiction and need treatment, should not be a death sentence.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Richard Rawson: The Howard Center’s Safe Recovery program is a place for compassion and hope.

• Warm weather spell accelerates maple syrup production
  Warm weather spell accelerates maple syrup production -

  

  “It might smell sweet, but it’s a little off flavor, like you wouldn't want to drink that. But it's great when you’re cooking,” said Cecile Branon of Branon Family Maple Orchards.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Warm weather spell accelerates maple syrup production.

• As UVM Health Network cuts services in Vermont, it expands in New York 
  As UVM Health Network cuts services in Vermont, it expands in New York  -

  

  Different regulatory environments in the two states have led to contrasting situations on either side of Lake Champlain.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: As UVM Health Network cuts services in Vermont, it expands in New York .

• PHOTOS: At the Longest Night Vigil, Vermonters commemorate their houseless neighbors
  PHOTOS: At the Longest Night Vigil, Vermonters commemorate their houseless neighbors -

  

  About 50 people braved snow and plunging temperatures to attend the annual vigil in front of the Statehouse on Friday night.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: PHOTOS: At the Longest Night Vigil, Vermonters commemorate their houseless neighbors.

• Gov. Phil Scott appoints 3 new department commissioners
  Gov. Phil Scott appoints 3 new department commissioners -

  

  New appointments fill gaps in leadership for the Departments of Public Service, Liquor and Lottery and Financial Regulation.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Gov. Phil Scott appoints 3 new department commissioners.

• As Congress backs flood control projects in Vermont and other states, major disaster relief hangs in the balance
  As Congress backs flood control projects in Vermont and other states, major disaster relief hangs in the balance -

  

  Vermont’s congressional delegation blasted billionaire Elon Musk for his role in tanking support for a major government funding deal this week that also included disaster funding.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: As Congress backs flood control projects in Vermont and other states, major disaster relief hangs in the balance.

• Attorney general rules troopers’ actions justified in shooting of Rhode Island man after chase
  Attorney general rules troopers’ actions justified in shooting of Rhode Island man after chase -

  

  The shootout with police took place this summer following a motor-vehicle pursuit that started in northern New Hampshire and came to an end about 60 miles later in Burke.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Attorney general rules troopers’ actions justified in shooting of Rhode Island man after chase.

• New lawsuit accuses Norwich University of age, sex-based discrimination, following settlement of earlier suit
  New lawsuit accuses Norwich University of age, sex-based discrimination, following settlement of earlier suit -

  

  “Something has to change or history will continue to repeat itself,” a lawyer for the latest plaintiff wrote.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: New lawsuit accuses Norwich University of age, sex-based discrimination, following settlement of earlier suit.

• Burlington to open emergency shelter ahead of extreme cold
  Burlington to open emergency shelter ahead of extreme cold -

  

  City officials decided to open the shelter because they estimate over 250 people are currently sleeping outside in and around Burlington.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Burlington to open emergency shelter ahead of extreme cold.

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