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- Family of transgender student in Randolph faces ‘wildfire of bigotry’ following media coverage of locker room use
Family of transgender student in Randolph faces ‘wildfire of bigotry’ following media coverage of locker room use -“It’s been an absolute nightmare,” said the mother of a 14-year-old transgender student at Randolph Union High School.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Family of transgender student in Randolph faces ‘wildfire of bigotry’ following media coverage of locker room use.
- After public outcry, Richmond board votes to raise fluoride levels in town water
After public outcry, Richmond board votes to raise fluoride levels in town water -In a 5-0 vote, the Richmond Water and Sewer Commission voted Monday night to remain in the Vermont Fluoridation Program, meaning the town must raise its fluoride levels to those required by the state.
Read the story on VTDigger here: After public outcry, Richmond board votes to raise fluoride levels in town water.
- Vermont Democratic Party targets GOP over House candidate's Jan. 6 involvement
Vermont Democratic Party targets GOP over House candidate's Jan. 6 involvement -John Lyddy, who is running to represent a three-town Windham County district, previously indicated in social media posts and news reports that he was present during the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Democratic Party targets GOP over House candidate's Jan. 6 involvement.
- Danziger: Then and now
Danziger: Then and now -Read the story on VTDigger here: Danziger: Then and now.
- Jody Williams comes full circle 25 years after her Nobel Peace Prize win
Jody Williams comes full circle 25 years after her Nobel Peace Prize win -After globetrotting to every continent except Antarctica, the Vermonter has settled back in the Green Mountains. But that doesn’t mean she’s resting on her laurels.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Jody Williams comes full circle 25 years after her Nobel Peace Prize win.
- Brattleboro Union High School reports 2 students treated for overdoses
Brattleboro Union High School reports 2 students treated for overdoses -“We experienced two separate medical emergencies on campus involving the use of substances possibly laced with fentanyl,” the interim principal has emailed families from the towns of Brattleboro, Dummerston, Guilford, Putney and Vernon.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Brattleboro Union High School reports 2 students treated for overdoses.
- What you need to know to vote in Vermont’s general election
What you need to know to vote in Vermont’s general election -VTDigger has updated its 2022 Election Guide for the Nov. 8 general election. Learn how to vote, look up who’s running in your district, browse campaign finance data and more.
Read the story on VTDigger here: What you need to know to vote in Vermont’s general election.
- United Church of Christ in Vermont: Human beings are created with the gift of free will
United Church of Christ in Vermont: Human beings are created with the gift of free will -Since 1971, the National Setting of the United Church of Christ has proclaimed its support of a woman’s right to abortion and reproductive health care. The National Setting has also offered guidance about the related issues of bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom.
Read the story on VTDigger here: United Church of Christ in Vermont: Human beings are created with the gift of free will.
- Maura Labelle: The Catholic diocese can’t have it both ways
Maura Labelle: The Catholic diocese can’t have it both ways -The bishop has repeatedly stated that the diocese has no money. In 2019 on Vermont Public Radio, Coyne said: “We don’t have any money; there’s no more insurance, we have very limited unrestricted funds.” Now, the church suddenly comes up with $50,000 to donate to a political action committee.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Maura Labelle: The Catholic diocese can’t have it both ways.
- Chloe Learey: The future of child care is now
Chloe Learey: The future of child care is now -We have made important progress toward making child care accessible, affordable and higher quality, let’s not lose ground now.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Chloe Learey: The future of child care is now.
- Former VSECU leaders: The VSECU future we see
Former VSECU leaders: The VSECU future we see -If we are successful in defeating this merger, we have many ideas on how to make VSECU a stronger, better part of the Vermont community.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Former VSECU leaders: The VSECU future we see.
- Suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge in Burlington shooting, probe into South Burlington killing continues
Suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge in Burlington shooting, probe into South Burlington killing continues -The two shootings took place Sunday night, according to authorities — one at an apartment on Pine Street in Burlington and the other on Williston Road in South Burlington.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge in Burlington shooting, probe into South Burlington killing continues.
- Randolph-area school district disables its own website following transphobic hack
Randolph-area school district disables its own website following transphobic hack -The hack appears related to an incident last week involving the Randolph Union Middle/High School volleyball team, according to superintendent Layne Millington. District officials have declined to discuss that incident.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Randolph-area school district disables its own website following transphobic hack.
- Taft Corners rezoning debate brings up affordable housing concerns
Taft Corners rezoning debate brings up affordable housing concerns -A public hearing will be held on Oct. 4 to discuss potential zoning changes at Taft Corners.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Taft Corners rezoning debate brings up affordable housing concerns.
- Family of transgender student in Randolph faces ‘wildfire of bigotry’ following media coverage of locker room use
Family of transgender student in Randolph faces ‘wildfire of bigotry’ following media coverage of locker room use -“It’s been an absolute nightmare,” said the mother of a 14-year-old transgender student at Randolph Union High School.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Family of transgender student in Randolph faces ‘wildfire of bigotry’ following media coverage of locker room use.
- After public outcry, Richmond board votes to raise fluoride levels in town water
After public outcry, Richmond board votes to raise fluoride levels in town water -In a 5-0 vote, the Richmond Water and Sewer Commission voted Monday night to remain in the Vermont Fluoridation Program, meaning the town must raise its fluoride levels to those required by the state.
Read the story on VTDigger here: After public outcry, Richmond board votes to raise fluoride levels in town water.
- Vermont Democratic Party targets GOP over House candidate's Jan. 6 involvement
Vermont Democratic Party targets GOP over House candidate's Jan. 6 involvement -John Lyddy, who is running to represent a three-town Windham County district, previously indicated in social media posts and news reports that he was present during the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Democratic Party targets GOP over House candidate's Jan. 6 involvement.
- Danziger: Then and now
Danziger: Then and now -Read the story on VTDigger here: Danziger: Then and now.
- Jody Williams comes full circle 25 years after her Nobel Peace Prize win
Jody Williams comes full circle 25 years after her Nobel Peace Prize win -After globetrotting to every continent except Antarctica, the Vermonter has settled back in the Green Mountains. But that doesn’t mean she’s resting on her laurels.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Jody Williams comes full circle 25 years after her Nobel Peace Prize win.
- Brattleboro Union High School reports 2 students treated for overdoses
Brattleboro Union High School reports 2 students treated for overdoses -“We experienced two separate medical emergencies on campus involving the use of substances possibly laced with fentanyl,” the interim principal has emailed families from the towns of Brattleboro, Dummerston, Guilford, Putney and Vernon.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Brattleboro Union High School reports 2 students treated for overdoses.
- What you need to know to vote in Vermont’s general election
What you need to know to vote in Vermont’s general election -VTDigger has updated its 2022 Election Guide for the Nov. 8 general election. Learn how to vote, look up who’s running in your district, browse campaign finance data and more.
Read the story on VTDigger here: What you need to know to vote in Vermont’s general election.
- United Church of Christ in Vermont: Human beings are created with the gift of free will
United Church of Christ in Vermont: Human beings are created with the gift of free will -Since 1971, the National Setting of the United Church of Christ has proclaimed its support of a woman’s right to abortion and reproductive health care. The National Setting has also offered guidance about the related issues of bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom.
Read the story on VTDigger here: United Church of Christ in Vermont: Human beings are created with the gift of free will.
- Maura Labelle: The Catholic diocese can’t have it both ways
Maura Labelle: The Catholic diocese can’t have it both ways -The bishop has repeatedly stated that the diocese has no money. In 2019 on Vermont Public Radio, Coyne said: “We don’t have any money; there’s no more insurance, we have very limited unrestricted funds.” Now, the church suddenly comes up with $50,000 to donate to a political action committee.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Maura Labelle: The Catholic diocese can’t have it both ways.
- Chloe Learey: The future of child care is now
Chloe Learey: The future of child care is now -We have made important progress toward making child care accessible, affordable and higher quality, let’s not lose ground now.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Chloe Learey: The future of child care is now.
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