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Vermont Announces Launch of 5-11 Vaccination Drive (The Office of the Governor of the State of Vermont)

Public Technologies 04 Nov 2021
"Vaccinating Vermont's youth will have a significant impact on our efforts to move past this pandemic, and we need parents to take advantage of this safe, free and effective way to protect their children. Vermonters have shown the nation how it's done from the start.
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Statement from Governor Phil Scott on COVID-19 in Vermont (The Office of the Governor of the State of Vermont)

Public Technologies 04 Nov 2021
However, with roughly 126,000 Vermonters still unvaccinated, we continue to see cases increase, which is leading to more hospitalizations and deaths than we want to see ... Invoking a state of emergency is unnecessary at this time, but we need Vermonters to think about what they can do to protect those at risk of hospitalization and deaths.
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Get those earplugs: F-22 fighter jets will be training in Vermont this weekend

Burlington Free Press 04 Nov 2021
Four Air Force F-22 fighters will arrive Friday to train with Vermont Air National Guard pilots — and the use of afterburners Saturday could be noisy ....
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Free smoke alarm installations available for Vermonters

Burlington Free Press 04 Nov 2021
More than 31,164 smoke alarms have been installed in homes for free in the northern New England region by the Red Cross and its partners so far ....
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Girls on the Run Vermont to raise funds to support programs

Brattleboro Reformer 04 Nov 2021
Girls on the Run Vermont is running a statewide 50/50 raffle. Purchasing a Vermont Wins 50/50 raffle ticket supports the Girls on the Run Vermont Every Girl Fund.
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Gas prices in Vermont soar past $3 gallon to prices not seen for 8 years

Burlington Free Press 04 Nov 2021
Gas prices have steadily climbed since last year's low of $2.10 per gallon to nearly $3.50 per gallon today in Burlington ....
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Vermont reports record 487 new COVID-19 cases

San Francisco Chronicle 04 Nov 2021
(AP) — Vermont reported a record 487 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, its highest daily count since the ...
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Burlington, Vermont tax plan to allow for affordable housing

The Journal Record 04 Nov 2021
Work has started on a new 49-unit apartment project in downtown Burlington that Mayor Miro Weinberger says will help ease an affordable housing crunch ... .
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Vermont Tissue Paper will reopen under new ownership

The Lufkin News 04 Nov 2021
(AP) — A dormant hydroelectric plant in Vermont is planning to reopen under new ownership after its closure in 2018. According to town property records, the Vermont Tissue Paper ...
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As Vermont state pensions deficits grow, task force seeks solutions

Mount Carmel Register 04 Nov 2021
(The Center Square) – Deficits in Vermont’s state retirement accounts are continuing to grow and a committee tasked with addressing the shortfall is continuing its discussion on possible solutions ... .
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Vermont Reports Record-Breaking 487 COVID Cases on Thursday

Seven Days 04 Nov 2021
Vermont reported 487 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, shattering the previous single-day record of 347 and dashing any hope that the state had turned a corner amid the latest surge of infections ... When Vermont reported what was then a record-breaking number of cases in mid-September, state officials partially blamed a computer glitch .
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Stuck in Vermont: A New Era for the House of LeMay

Seven Days 04 Nov 2021
For 27 years, Bob Bolyard and Michael Hayes performed in drag together as spunky sisters Amber and Margaurite LeMay. Their epic run ended when Hayes had a stroke in 2019 ... Everyone knows the LeMazing LeMays, and they graced the Winter Is a Drag Ball, Vermont City Marathon and Seven Daysies awards party with their presence year after year ... Music.
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Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union raises Pride flag in support of LGBTQ+ students, staff

Bennington Banner 04 Nov 2021
BENNINGTON -- The raising of a Pride flag at the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union's central office is a powerful statement, but just the start of efforts to highlight equity and inclusivity within the district and its schools, speakers said Wednesday before the rainbow-colored flag was raised in a brief afternoon ceremony.
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Trustees: Support For Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

Caledonian Record 04 Nov 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has put pressure on employees and their employers all over the world ... The school district that includes Bennington canceled school for a day for want of bus drivers ... Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) is among them ... Johnsbury ... These are trying times for many of us, but we are Vermont Strong, and we are NVRH Strong ... ....
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Three top Vermont pianists — in one week

Times Argus 04 Nov 2021
Two outstanding Vermont pianists and one former Vermont pianist are offering major recitals during the coming week. Paul Orgel and David Feurzeig, both University of Vermont music faculty members, will perform at the newly renovated UVM Recital Hall in Burlington Sunday and Friday respectively ... His Vermont performances will take place at 7.30 p.m.
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