{"id":19863,"date":"2014-10-22T11:16:38","date_gmt":"2014-10-22T15:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vtliving.com\/?page_id=19863"},"modified":"2021-01-13T19:05:05","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T00:05:05","slug":"vtdigger","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vtliving.com\/vtdigger\/","title":{"rendered":"VT Digger"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Vermont Digger<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Free Local Vermont News &amp; Information<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-10975\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vtliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/VTmedia2.jpg\" alt=\"VTmedia2\" width=\"130\" height=\"81\" \/>VT Digger presents local Vermont News Stories. VT Digger is a statewide news website. The site is owned and operated by The Vermont Journalism Trust, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. The trust maintains editorial independence from its underwriting program. VT Digger began publishing in March 2011. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtliving.com\/media\/\">Vermont Media<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtliving.com\/tvstations\/\">TV Stations<\/a> also publish Vermont News Headlines. <em>Vermont Digger<\/em> readers can subscribe to daily and weekly email updates or RSS feeds. VT Digger publishes Vermont news six days a week. Ask us about <strong>VT Digger<\/strong> or share Vermont NEWS comments. To feature your Vermont business, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vtliving.com\/advertising\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class=\"su-heading su-heading-style-default su-heading-align-center\" id=\"\" style=\"font-size:16px;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"su-heading-inner\">Vermont Digger News Service<\/div><\/div><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><script id=\"mNCC\" language=\"javascript\">  medianet_width='160';  medianet_height= '90';  medianet_crid='145040512';  <\/script>  <script id=\"mNSC\" src=\"http:\/\/contextual.media.net\/nmedianet.js?cid=8CUP4TL17\" language=\"javascript\"><\/script><br><br><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- VTL - AdContent -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:320px;height:100px\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1359077687854492\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1846632088\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\n<pre><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vtliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/vt-digger-logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-19872\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vtliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/vt-digger-logo-300x76.jpg\" alt=\"VT Digger\" width=\"300\" height=\"76\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n<pre><strong>VTDigger<\/strong>- A publication of Vermont Journalism Trust\r\n 97 State Street\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtliving.com\/towns\/montpelier\/\">Montpelier<\/a>, VT 05602\r\n contact@vtdigger.org\r\n (802) 225-6224\r\n www.vtdigger.org<\/pre>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><script id=\"mNCC\" language=\"javascript\">  medianet_width='160';  medianet_height= '90';  medianet_crid='145040512';  <\/script>  <script id=\"mNSC\" src=\"http:\/\/contextual.media.net\/nmedianet.js?cid=8CUP4TL17\" language=\"javascript\"><\/script><br><br><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- VTL - AdContent -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:320px;height:100px\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1359077687854492\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1846632088\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Vermont News Headlines from VT Dinner<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><ul class=\"myclassname\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/william-wintersteen\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"William Wintersteen\">William Wintersteen<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWilliam Wintersteen - <figure><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"A bald man with glasses and a checkered shirt smiles softly at the camera against a neutral background.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--125x83.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--706x471.jpg 706w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen-.jpg 1323w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"607782\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/william-wintersteen\/william-wintersteen\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen-.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1323,882\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"William Wintersteen\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--1200x800.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Bill was a proud husband to Jackie for 64 years to whom, within two days of meeting in 1956, he declared his love.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/william-wintersteen\/\">William Wintersteen<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/vermont-pushed-hundreds-of-people-out-of-motels-this-fall-heres-where-some-ended-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vermont pushed hundreds of people out of motels this fall. Here\u2019s where some ended up.\">Vermont pushed hundreds of people out of motels this fall. Here\u2019s where some ended up.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVermont pushed hundreds of people out of motels this fall. Here\u2019s where some ended up. - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-1024x676.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"A woman and a child sit on a bed in a bedroom with colorful posters on the wall. A dresser with a stereo and a pink storage box are nearby.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-1200x792.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-125x83.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-2048x1352.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-1568x1035.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-2000x1320.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-706x466.jpg 706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"607765\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2500,1650\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"2.8\",\"credit\":\"Glenn Russell\",\"camera\":\"NIKON Z 6\",\"caption\":\"Terri Ann Garrett and her granddaughter Sariyah in the bedroom they share at the home at which they are staying in Lowell on Friday, November 22, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell\\\/VTDigger\",\"created_timestamp\":\"1732303587\",\"copyright\":\"Glenn Russell\",\"focal_length\":\"20\",\"iso\":\"4500\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0.016666666666667\",\"title\":\"terri-ann-garrett-1 20241122\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"terri-ann-garrett-1 20241122\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Terri Ann Garrett and her granddaughter Sariyah in the bedroom they share at the home at which they are staying in Lowell on Friday, November 22, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-300x198.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-1200x792.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Some people are doubling up with friends and family. Others have strained their budgets to stay longer in the motels. And many are sleeping outside.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/vermont-pushed-hundreds-of-people-out-of-motels-this-fall-heres-where-some-ended-up\/\">Vermont pushed hundreds of people out of motels this fall. Here\u2019s where some ended up.<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/its-taken-years-for-us-to-get-to-where-we-are-womens-ranks-in-the-statehouse-will-be-smaller-come-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u2018It\u2019s taken years for us to get to where we are\u2019: Women\u2019s ranks in the Statehouse will be smaller come 2025\">\u2018It\u2019s taken years for us to get to where we are\u2019: Women\u2019s ranks in the Statehouse will be smaller come 2025<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n\u2018It\u2019s taken years for us to get to where we are\u2019: Women\u2019s ranks in the Statehouse will be smaller come 2025 - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"People sitting at wooden desks.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-125x83.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-1568x1045.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-706x471.jpg 706w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"568083\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/vermont-house-legislature-011024_natalie-williams-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1333\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The Vermont House gathers in the Statehouse on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Photo by Natalie Williams\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Vermont House gathers in the Statehouse on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Photo by Natalie Williams\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-1200x800.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Within the class of newly elected House members, the gender disparities are stark. Of 51 representatives-elect, 37 are men, 13 are women and one is nonbinary.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/its-taken-years-for-us-to-get-to-where-we-are-womens-ranks-in-the-statehouse-will-be-smaller-come-2025\/\">\u2018It\u2019s taken years for us to get to where we are\u2019: Women\u2019s ranks in the Statehouse will be smaller come 2025<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/vermont-public-utility-commission-signs-off-on-consolidated-communications-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vermont Public Utility Commission signs off on Consolidated Communications sale\">Vermont Public Utility Commission signs off on Consolidated Communications sale<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVermont Public Utility Commission signs off on Consolidated Communications sale - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"Utility worker unwinds cable from large spool\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-125x83.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"527155\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/fiber-internet-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"fiber-internet-1\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Contractors for Consolidated Communications install fiber optic broadband internet cables on utility poles in Montpelier on April 5, 2021. Photo by Mike Dougherty\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Contractors for Consolidated Communications install fiber optic broadband internet cables on utility poles in Montpelier on April 5, 2021. Photo by Mike Dougherty\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-610x407.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>State officials hope the proposed sale to a private investment firm will allow the company to access new funding to continue building out its broadband fiber network.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/vermont-public-utility-commission-signs-off-on-consolidated-communications-sale\/\">Vermont Public Utility Commission signs off on Consolidated Communications sale<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/state-to-pay-nearly-200k-to-family-of-infant-who-died-at-rutland-child-care-facility\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"State to pay nearly $200K to family of infant who died at Rutland child care facility\u00a0\">State to pay nearly $200K to family of infant who died at Rutland child care facility\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nState to pay nearly $200K to family of infant who died at Rutland child care facility\u00a0 - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents.jpg 2665w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents-125x76.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents-610x373.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"513624\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2019\/03\/18\/daycare-center-operator-charged-infants-overdose-death\/harper-briar-parents\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2665,1628\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Harper Rose Briar's parents, Marissa Colburn, center, and Blake Briar, right, are joined by over 30 people wearing pink T-Shirts that read \\&quot;Justice for Harper Rose\\&quot; at Rutland criminal court Monday morning.&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Harper Briar parents\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Harper Rose Briar\u2019s parents, Marissa Colburn, center, and Blake Briar, right, are joined by over 30 people wearing pink T-shirts that read \u201cJustice for Harper Rose\u201d at Rutland criminal court Monday morning. Pool photo by Robert Layman\/Rutland Herald&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents-300x183.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents-610x373.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>The lawsuit was brought by the parents of 6-month-old Harper Rose and accused the Vermont Department for Children and Families of failing to properly investigate past complaints about the facility.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/state-to-pay-nearly-200k-to-family-of-infant-who-died-at-rutland-child-care-facility\/\">State to pay nearly $200K to family of infant who died at Rutland child care facility\u00a0<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/six-new-e-buses-coming-to-willistons-allen-brook-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Six new e-buses coming to Williston\u2019s Allen Brook School\">Six new e-buses coming to Williston\u2019s Allen Brook School<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSix new e-buses coming to Williston\u2019s Allen Brook School - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-1024x559.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"Several yellow school buses parked in a lot, with trees in the background.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-125x68.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-706x386.jpg 706w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus.jpg 1073w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"607725\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/six-new-e-buses-coming-to-willistons-allen-brook-school\/electric-bus-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1073,586\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"electric-bus\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Six new electric school buses are set for delivery to Allen Brook School by next fall under a contract approved Tuesday by the Champlain Valley School Board. Photo courtesy of Highland Fleets&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-300x164.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Included with the lease will be a row of new charging stations in the Allen Brook parking lot that can push electricity back into the grid when the buses are not in use.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/six-new-e-buses-coming-to-willistons-allen-brook-school\/\">Six new e-buses coming to Williston\u2019s Allen Brook School<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/steven-berbeco-you-belong-here\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Steven Berbeco: You belong here\">Steven Berbeco: You belong here<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSteven Berbeco: You belong here - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-1024x768.png\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-125x94.png 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-800x600.png?crop=1 800w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-600x450.png?crop=1 600w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-400x300.png?crop=1 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-200x150.png?crop=1 200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-706x530.png 706w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"574028\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/commentaries_1200x900\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900.png\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Commentaries_1200x900\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Commentaries logo for featured image&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-300x225.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900.png\"><\/figure>\n<p>There are levers that can be pulled within the state to help protect our vulnerable students.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/steven-berbeco-you-belong-here\/\">Steven Berbeco: You belong here<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/w-john-kress-curt-lindberg-and-walter-poleman-its-time-to-get-serious-about-nature\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"W. John Kress, Curt Lindberg and Walter Poleman: It\u2019s time to get serious about nature\">W. John Kress, Curt Lindberg and Walter Poleman: It\u2019s time to get serious about nature<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nW. John Kress, Curt Lindberg and Walter Poleman: It\u2019s time to get serious about nature - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-1024x768.png\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-125x94.png 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-800x600.png?crop=1 800w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-600x450.png?crop=1 600w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-400x300.png?crop=1 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-200x150.png?crop=1 200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-706x530.png 706w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"574028\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/commentaries_1200x900\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900.png\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Commentaries_1200x900\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Commentaries logo for featured image&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-300x225.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900.png\"><\/figure>\n<p>We encourage all Vermonters to get involved in the conservation of biodiversity and especially to support the implementation of Act 59 in our state.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/w-john-kress-curt-lindberg-and-walter-poleman-its-time-to-get-serious-about-nature\/\">W. John Kress, Curt Lindberg and Walter Poleman: It\u2019s time to get serious about nature<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/we-are-in-a-crisis-internal-survey-shows-deep-discontent-among-burlington-police\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u2018We are in a crisis\u2019: Internal survey shows deep discontent among Burlington police\">\u2018We are in a crisis\u2019: Internal survey shows deep discontent among Burlington police<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n\u2018We are in a crisis\u2019: Internal survey shows deep discontent among Burlington police - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-1024x676.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"Two police SUVs are parked in front of the Burlington Police Department building, which has American and state flags flying above it.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-1200x792.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-125x83.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-2048x1352.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-1568x1035.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-2000x1320.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-706x466.jpg 706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"593129\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/burlington-police-2-202408126\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2500,1650\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"9\",\"credit\":\"Glenn Russell\",\"camera\":\"NIKON Z 6\",\"caption\":\"Burlington Police Department cruisers parked outside the department in Burlington on Monday, August 26, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell\\\/VTDigger\",\"created_timestamp\":\"1724702706\",\"copyright\":\"Glenn Russell\",\"focal_length\":\"24\",\"iso\":\"400\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0.00125\",\"title\":\"burlington-police-2 202408126\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"burlington-police-2 202408126\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;police stock&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Burlington Police Department cruisers parked outside the department in Burlington on Monday, August 26, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-300x198.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-1200x792.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Amid police Chief Jon Murad's plans to step down, the survey offers a snapshot of what the outgoing chief will leave behind and what his replacement will walk into.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/we-are-in-a-crisis-internal-survey-shows-deep-discontent-among-burlington-police\/\">\u2018We are in a crisis\u2019: Internal survey shows deep discontent among Burlington police<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/21\/vermont-receives-5-3-million-in-federal-grants-to-expand-internet-access-in-the-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vermont receives $5.3 million in federal grants to expand internet access in the state\">Vermont receives $5.3 million in federal grants to expand internet access in the state<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVermont receives $5.3 million in federal grants to expand internet access in the state - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-1024x676.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"Person with long brown hair speaking at a podium, wearing glasses, a gray coat, and a colorful scarf.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-1200x792.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-125x83.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-2048x1352.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-1568x1035.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-2000x1320.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-706x466.jpg 706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"604733\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/womens-rally-9-20241102\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2500,1650\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"2.8\",\"credit\":\"Glenn Russell\",\"camera\":\"NIKON Z 6\",\"caption\":\"Christine Hallquist speaks at a Vermont Women\\u2019s Rally in Montpelier on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell\\\/VTDigger\",\"created_timestamp\":\"1730563304\",\"copyright\":\"Glenn Russell\",\"focal_length\":\"200\",\"iso\":\"180\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0.002\",\"title\":\"womens-rally-9 20241102\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"womens-rally-9 20241102\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Christine Hallquist speaks at a Vermont Women\u2019s Rally in Montpelier on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-300x198.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-1200x792.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cIn rural Vermont, some of our towns have been left behind with slow internet service and not being able to participate in our modern way of life,\u201d the chair of the Vermont Community Broadband Board said.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/21\/vermont-receives-5-3-million-in-federal-grants-to-expand-internet-access-in-the-state\/\">Vermont receives $5.3 million in federal grants to expand internet access in the state<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/21\/uvm-health-network-cuts-elicit-dismay-frustration\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"UVM Health Network cuts elicit dismay, frustration\">UVM Health Network cuts elicit dismay, frustration<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nUVM Health Network cuts elicit dismay, frustration - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121-1024x676.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt='A person holds a sign reading \"Where will our patients go?\" during an outdoor protest with others nearby.' decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121-1200x792.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121-125x83.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121-2048x1352.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121-1568x1035.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121-2000x1320.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121-706x466.jpg 706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"607624\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2500,1650\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"2.8\",\"credit\":\"Glenn Russell\",\"camera\":\"NIKON Z 6_2\",\"caption\":\"About 80 demonstrators gathered for a noontime honk and wave outside the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin to protest against proposed health care service cuts on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell\\\/VTDigger\",\"created_timestamp\":\"1732209610\",\"copyright\":\"Glenn Russell\",\"focal_length\":\"200\",\"iso\":\"220\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0.002\",\"title\":\"hospital cuts-protest-3 20241121\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"hospital cuts-protest-3 20241121\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;About 80 demonstrators gathered for a noontime honk and wave outside the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin to protest against proposed health care service cuts on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121-300x198.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hospital-cuts-protest-3-20241121-1200x792.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Advocates, providers and community members across Vermont have expressed concern about a slate of planned service cuts across the University of Vermont Health Network.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/21\/uvm-health-network-cuts-elicit-dismay-frustration\/\">UVM Health Network cuts elicit dismay, frustration<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/21\/ex-head-of-union-for-homeland-security-workers-in-vermont-to-admit-embezzling-from-the-organization\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ex-head of union for Homeland Security workers in Vermont to admit embezzling from the organization\">Ex-head of union for Homeland Security workers in Vermont to admit embezzling from the organization<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nEx-head of union for Homeland Security workers in Vermont to admit embezzling from the organization - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Department-of-Homeland-Security-Vermont-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"Sign for the Department of Homeland Security outside a brick building, with a group of people standing nearby.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Department-of-Homeland-Security-Vermont-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Department-of-Homeland-Security-Vermont-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Department-of-Homeland-Security-Vermont-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Department-of-Homeland-Security-Vermont-125x83.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Department-of-Homeland-Security-Vermont-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Department-of-Homeland-Security-Vermont-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Department-of-Homeland-Security-Vermont-706x471.jpg 706w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Department-of-Homeland-Security-Vermont.jpg 1259w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"607665\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/department-of-homeland-security-vermont\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Department-of-Homeland-Security-Vermont.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1259,840\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"Glenn Russell\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Department-of-Homeland-Security-Vermont\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The Department of Homeland Security office in St. Albans on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Photo by Glenn Russell\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Department of Homeland Security office in St. Albans on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Photo by Glenn Russell\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Department-of-Homeland-Security-Vermont-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Department-of-Homeland-Security-Vermont-1200x801.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Leticia Russi-Shareno is expected to plead guilty next month in federal court in Burlington to a single count of wire fraud that resulted in a $36,000 \u201cout-of-pocket\u201d loss to the union, according to court records filed this week in the case. <\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/21\/ex-head-of-union-for-homeland-security-workers-in-vermont-to-admit-embezzling-from-the-organization\/\">Ex-head of union for Homeland Security workers in Vermont to admit embezzling from the organization<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/21\/less-than-one-week-left-your-gift-can-make-a-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Less than one week left! Your gift can make a difference.\">Less than one week left! Your gift can make a difference.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nLess than one week left! Your gift can make a difference. - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-1200x900.jpg?crop=1 1200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-125x94.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-800x600.jpg?crop=1 800w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-600x450.jpg?crop=1 600w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-400x300.jpg?crop=1 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-200x150.jpg?crop=1 200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-1568x1176.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-2000x1500.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-706x530.jpg 706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"607660\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/21\/less-than-one-week-left-your-gift-can-make-a-difference\/afd24_newsroom_111524_10\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2500,1875\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AFD24_Newsroom_111524_10-1200x900.jpg?crop=1\"><\/figure>\n<p>If every VTDigger reader donated just $5, we could send 5,000 meals to the Foodbank and reach our year-end goal today.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/21\/less-than-one-week-left-your-gift-can-make-a-difference\/\">Less than one week left! Your gift can make a difference.<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/21\/locals-at-odds-over-herbicide-permit-for-lake-st-catherine\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Locals at odds over herbicide permit for Lake St. Catherine\">Locals at odds over herbicide permit for Lake St. Catherine<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nLocals at odds over herbicide permit for Lake St. Catherine - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lake-St-Catherine-blue-water-1024x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"Aerial view of a large, calm lake surrounded by lush, green hills under a partly cloudy sky, with a small boat creating ripples on the water.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lake-St-Catherine-blue-water-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lake-St-Catherine-blue-water-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lake-St-Catherine-blue-water-125x63.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lake-St-Catherine-blue-water-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lake-St-Catherine-blue-water-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lake-St-Catherine-blue-water-706x353.jpg 706w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lake-St-Catherine-blue-water.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"607645\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/21\/locals-at-odds-over-herbicide-permit-for-lake-st-catherine\/lake-st-catherine-blue-water\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lake-St-Catherine-blue-water.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Lake-St-Catherine-blue-water\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo courtesy of Andrew Gioulis\/Lake Saint Catherine Association &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lake-St-Catherine-blue-water-300x150.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lake-St-Catherine-blue-water.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe didn't think they were going to approve the new permit,\u201d said one Wells resident. \u201cThat's why we're in an uproar.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/21\/locals-at-odds-over-herbicide-permit-for-lake-st-catherine\/\">Locals at odds over herbicide permit for Lake St. Catherine<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><ul class=\"myclassname\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/william-wintersteen\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"William Wintersteen\">William Wintersteen<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWilliam Wintersteen - <figure><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"A bald man with glasses and a checkered shirt smiles softly at the camera against a neutral background.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--125x83.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--706x471.jpg 706w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen-.jpg 1323w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"607782\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/william-wintersteen\/william-wintersteen\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen-.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1323,882\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"William Wintersteen\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/William-Wintersteen--1200x800.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Bill was a proud husband to Jackie for 64 years to whom, within two days of meeting in 1956, he declared his love.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/william-wintersteen\/\">William Wintersteen<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/vermont-pushed-hundreds-of-people-out-of-motels-this-fall-heres-where-some-ended-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vermont pushed hundreds of people out of motels this fall. Here\u2019s where some ended up.\">Vermont pushed hundreds of people out of motels this fall. Here\u2019s where some ended up.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVermont pushed hundreds of people out of motels this fall. Here\u2019s where some ended up. - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-1024x676.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"A woman and a child sit on a bed in a bedroom with colorful posters on the wall. A dresser with a stereo and a pink storage box are nearby.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-1200x792.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-125x83.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-2048x1352.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-1568x1035.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-2000x1320.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-706x466.jpg 706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"607765\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2500,1650\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"2.8\",\"credit\":\"Glenn Russell\",\"camera\":\"NIKON Z 6\",\"caption\":\"Terri Ann Garrett and her granddaughter Sariyah in the bedroom they share at the home at which they are staying in Lowell on Friday, November 22, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell\\\/VTDigger\",\"created_timestamp\":\"1732303587\",\"copyright\":\"Glenn Russell\",\"focal_length\":\"20\",\"iso\":\"4500\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0.016666666666667\",\"title\":\"terri-ann-garrett-1 20241122\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"terri-ann-garrett-1 20241122\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Terri Ann Garrett and her granddaughter Sariyah in the bedroom they share at the home at which they are staying in Lowell on Friday, November 22, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-300x198.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/terri-ann-garrett-1-20241122-1200x792.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Some people are doubling up with friends and family. Others have strained their budgets to stay longer in the motels. And many are sleeping outside.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/vermont-pushed-hundreds-of-people-out-of-motels-this-fall-heres-where-some-ended-up\/\">Vermont pushed hundreds of people out of motels this fall. Here\u2019s where some ended up.<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/its-taken-years-for-us-to-get-to-where-we-are-womens-ranks-in-the-statehouse-will-be-smaller-come-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u2018It\u2019s taken years for us to get to where we are\u2019: Women\u2019s ranks in the Statehouse will be smaller come 2025\">\u2018It\u2019s taken years for us to get to where we are\u2019: Women\u2019s ranks in the Statehouse will be smaller come 2025<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n\u2018It\u2019s taken years for us to get to where we are\u2019: Women\u2019s ranks in the Statehouse will be smaller come 2025 - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"People sitting at wooden desks.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-125x83.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-1568x1045.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-706x471.jpg 706w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"568083\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/vermont-house-legislature-011024_natalie-williams-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1333\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The Vermont House gathers in the Statehouse on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Photo by Natalie Williams\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Vermont House gathers in the Statehouse on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Photo by Natalie Williams\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Vermont-House-Legislature-011024_Natalie-Williams-1-1200x800.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Within the class of newly elected House members, the gender disparities are stark. Of 51 representatives-elect, 37 are men, 13 are women and one is nonbinary.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/its-taken-years-for-us-to-get-to-where-we-are-womens-ranks-in-the-statehouse-will-be-smaller-come-2025\/\">\u2018It\u2019s taken years for us to get to where we are\u2019: Women\u2019s ranks in the Statehouse will be smaller come 2025<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/vermont-public-utility-commission-signs-off-on-consolidated-communications-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vermont Public Utility Commission signs off on Consolidated Communications sale\">Vermont Public Utility Commission signs off on Consolidated Communications sale<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVermont Public Utility Commission signs off on Consolidated Communications sale - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"Utility worker unwinds cable from large spool\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-125x83.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"527155\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/fiber-internet-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"fiber-internet-1\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Contractors for Consolidated Communications install fiber optic broadband internet cables on utility poles in Montpelier on April 5, 2021. Photo by Mike Dougherty\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Contractors for Consolidated Communications install fiber optic broadband internet cables on utility poles in Montpelier on April 5, 2021. Photo by Mike Dougherty\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fiber-internet-1-610x407.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>State officials hope the proposed sale to a private investment firm will allow the company to access new funding to continue building out its broadband fiber network.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/vermont-public-utility-commission-signs-off-on-consolidated-communications-sale\/\">Vermont Public Utility Commission signs off on Consolidated Communications sale<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/state-to-pay-nearly-200k-to-family-of-infant-who-died-at-rutland-child-care-facility\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"State to pay nearly $200K to family of infant who died at Rutland child care facility\u00a0\">State to pay nearly $200K to family of infant who died at Rutland child care facility\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nState to pay nearly $200K to family of infant who died at Rutland child care facility\u00a0 - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents.jpg 2665w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents-125x76.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents-610x373.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"513624\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2019\/03\/18\/daycare-center-operator-charged-infants-overdose-death\/harper-briar-parents\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2665,1628\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Harper Rose Briar's parents, Marissa Colburn, center, and Blake Briar, right, are joined by over 30 people wearing pink T-Shirts that read \\&quot;Justice for Harper Rose\\&quot; at Rutland criminal court Monday morning.&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Harper Briar parents\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Harper Rose Briar\u2019s parents, Marissa Colburn, center, and Blake Briar, right, are joined by over 30 people wearing pink T-shirts that read \u201cJustice for Harper Rose\u201d at Rutland criminal court Monday morning. Pool photo by Robert Layman\/Rutland Herald&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents-300x183.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Harper-Briar-parents-610x373.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>The lawsuit was brought by the parents of 6-month-old Harper Rose and accused the Vermont Department for Children and Families of failing to properly investigate past complaints about the facility.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/state-to-pay-nearly-200k-to-family-of-infant-who-died-at-rutland-child-care-facility\/\">State to pay nearly $200K to family of infant who died at Rutland child care facility\u00a0<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/six-new-e-buses-coming-to-willistons-allen-brook-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Six new e-buses coming to Williston\u2019s Allen Brook School\">Six new e-buses coming to Williston\u2019s Allen Brook School<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSix new e-buses coming to Williston\u2019s Allen Brook School - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-1024x559.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"Several yellow school buses parked in a lot, with trees in the background.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-125x68.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-706x386.jpg 706w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus.jpg 1073w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"607725\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/six-new-e-buses-coming-to-willistons-allen-brook-school\/electric-bus-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1073,586\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"electric-bus\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Six new electric school buses are set for delivery to Allen Brook School by next fall under a contract approved Tuesday by the Champlain Valley School Board. Photo courtesy of Highland Fleets&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus-300x164.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/electric-bus.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Included with the lease will be a row of new charging stations in the Allen Brook parking lot that can push electricity back into the grid when the buses are not in use.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/six-new-e-buses-coming-to-willistons-allen-brook-school\/\">Six new e-buses coming to Williston\u2019s Allen Brook School<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/steven-berbeco-you-belong-here\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Steven Berbeco: You belong here\">Steven Berbeco: You belong here<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSteven Berbeco: You belong here - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-1024x768.png\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-125x94.png 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-800x600.png?crop=1 800w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-600x450.png?crop=1 600w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-400x300.png?crop=1 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-200x150.png?crop=1 200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-706x530.png 706w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"574028\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/commentaries_1200x900\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900.png\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Commentaries_1200x900\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Commentaries logo for featured image&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-300x225.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900.png\"><\/figure>\n<p>There are levers that can be pulled within the state to help protect our vulnerable students.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/steven-berbeco-you-belong-here\/\">Steven Berbeco: You belong here<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/w-john-kress-curt-lindberg-and-walter-poleman-its-time-to-get-serious-about-nature\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"W. John Kress, Curt Lindberg and Walter Poleman: It\u2019s time to get serious about nature\">W. John Kress, Curt Lindberg and Walter Poleman: It\u2019s time to get serious about nature<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nW. John Kress, Curt Lindberg and Walter Poleman: It\u2019s time to get serious about nature - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-1024x768.png\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-125x94.png 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-800x600.png?crop=1 800w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-600x450.png?crop=1 600w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-400x300.png?crop=1 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-200x150.png?crop=1 200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-706x530.png 706w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"574028\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/commentaries_1200x900\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900.png\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Commentaries_1200x900\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Commentaries logo for featured image&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900-300x225.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Commentaries_1200x900.png\"><\/figure>\n<p>We encourage all Vermonters to get involved in the conservation of biodiversity and especially to support the implementation of Act 59 in our state.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/w-john-kress-curt-lindberg-and-walter-poleman-its-time-to-get-serious-about-nature\/\">W. John Kress, Curt Lindberg and Walter Poleman: It\u2019s time to get serious about nature<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/we-are-in-a-crisis-internal-survey-shows-deep-discontent-among-burlington-police\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u2018We are in a crisis\u2019: Internal survey shows deep discontent among Burlington police\">\u2018We are in a crisis\u2019: Internal survey shows deep discontent among Burlington police<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n\u2018We are in a crisis\u2019: Internal survey shows deep discontent among Burlington police - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-1024x676.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"Two police SUVs are parked in front of the Burlington Police Department building, which has American and state flags flying above it.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-1200x792.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-125x83.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-2048x1352.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-1568x1035.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-2000x1320.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-706x466.jpg 706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"593129\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/burlington-police-2-202408126\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2500,1650\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"9\",\"credit\":\"Glenn Russell\",\"camera\":\"NIKON Z 6\",\"caption\":\"Burlington Police Department cruisers parked outside the department in Burlington on Monday, August 26, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell\\\/VTDigger\",\"created_timestamp\":\"1724702706\",\"copyright\":\"Glenn Russell\",\"focal_length\":\"24\",\"iso\":\"400\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0.00125\",\"title\":\"burlington-police-2 202408126\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"burlington-police-2 202408126\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;police stock&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Burlington Police Department cruisers parked outside the department in Burlington on Monday, August 26, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-300x198.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/burlington-police-2-202408126-1200x792.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Amid police Chief Jon Murad's plans to step down, the survey offers a snapshot of what the outgoing chief will leave behind and what his replacement will walk into.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/22\/we-are-in-a-crisis-internal-survey-shows-deep-discontent-among-burlington-police\/\">\u2018We are in a crisis\u2019: Internal survey shows deep discontent among Burlington police<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/21\/vermont-receives-5-3-million-in-federal-grants-to-expand-internet-access-in-the-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vermont receives $5.3 million in federal grants to expand internet access in the state\">Vermont receives $5.3 million in federal grants to expand internet access in the state<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVermont receives $5.3 million in federal grants to expand internet access in the state - <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-1024x676.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image\" alt=\"Person with long brown hair speaking at a podium, wearing glasses, a gray coat, and a colorful scarf.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-1200x792.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-125x83.jpg 125w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-2048x1352.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-1568x1035.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-2000x1320.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-706x466.jpg 706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" data-attachment-id=\"604733\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/womens-rally-9-20241102\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2500,1650\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"2.8\",\"credit\":\"Glenn Russell\",\"camera\":\"NIKON Z 6\",\"caption\":\"Christine Hallquist speaks at a Vermont Women\\u2019s Rally in Montpelier on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell\\\/VTDigger\",\"created_timestamp\":\"1730563304\",\"copyright\":\"Glenn Russell\",\"focal_length\":\"200\",\"iso\":\"180\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0.002\",\"title\":\"womens-rally-9 20241102\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"womens-rally-9 20241102\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Christine Hallquist speaks at a Vermont Women\u2019s Rally in Montpelier on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell\/VTDigger&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-300x198.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/womens-rally-9-20241102-1200x792.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cIn rural Vermont, some of our towns have been left behind with slow internet service and not being able to participate in our modern way of life,\u201d the chair of the Vermont Community Broadband Board said.<\/p>\n<p>Read the story on VTDigger here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/11\/21\/vermont-receives-5-3-million-in-federal-grants-to-expand-internet-access-in-the-state\/\">Vermont receives $5.3 million in federal grants to expand internet access in the state<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtliving.com\/media\/\">VERMONT MEDIA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vtliving.com\/radiostations\/\">VT Radio Stations<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vtliving.com\/adagencies\/\">VT Ad Agencies<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vtliving.com\/newspapers\/\">VT Newspapers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vtliving.com\/tvstations\/\">VT TV Stations<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vtliving.com\/magazines\/\">VT Magazines<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1359077687854492\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- VTL Responsive Horiz -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1359077687854492\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"3594630469\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vtliving.com\/products\/\" title=\"Vermont Products\"><br>\nVermont Products<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/vtliving.com\/towns\/\" title=\"Visit VT Towns\">Visit VT Towns<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/freeworldmall.com\/\" title=\"24\/ 7 Shopping at Free World Mall\">FWM 24\/7 Shopping<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/countryweddings.com\/\" title=\"Country  Weddings\">Country Weddings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/newenglandrecipes.com\/\" title=\"New England Recipes\">New England Recipes<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/vtinns.com\/\" title=\"Vermont Inns\">\nVT Inns<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/redsoxnetwork.com\/\" title=\"Red Sox Network\">Red Sox Gifts<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-destinations.com\/\" title=\"Travel Destinations\">Travel Destinations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><script id=\"mNCC\" language=\"javascript\">  medianet_width='600';  medianet_height= '250';  medianet_crid='818692976';  <\/script>  <script id=\"mNSC\" src=\"http:\/\/contextual.media.net\/nmedianet.js?cid=8CUP4TL17\" language=\"javascript\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><p align=\"center\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/b?_encoding=UTF8&tag=freeworldmall&linkCode=ur2&linkId=40c4d0dcff14aededb697714879525f1&camp=1789&creative=9325&node=3375251\">Fitness and Sports Products On Sale Now<\/a><br><br><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/primesignup?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1402131641212&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=freeworldmall&linkId=c7226acf1855bd0186e58a49c42f31c5\">Join Amazon Prime - Watch Thousands of Movies & TV Shows Anytime - Start Free Trial Now<\/a><\/p><p style=\"text-align:center\"><div id=\"NmWg3452\" ><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src ='https:\/\/cdn.nmcdn.us\/js\/connectV3.js'><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\">  NM.init({WidgetID: 3452})<\/script><br><br><script async src=\"https:\/\/cse.google.com\/cse.js?cx=partner-pub-1359077687854492:1306612132\"><\/script>\n<div class=\"gcse-searchbox-only\"><\/div><\/p><p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/freeworldmall.com\/\" title=\"Free World Mall\" target=\"_blank\">Free World Mall<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/countryweddings.com\/\" title=\"Country  Weddings\" target=\"_blank\">Country Weddings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/vtliving.com\/products\/\" title=\"Vermont Products\" target=\"_blank\">Vermont Products<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/nelivingmagazine.com\/\" title=\"New England Living Magazine\" target=\"_blank\">New England<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vermont Digger Free Local Vermont News &amp; Information VT Digger presents local Vermont News Stories. 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