Mad River Valley bears brunt of Irene damage in Central Vermont
Floodwaters tore through the Waterbury State Office Complex; and decimated several prominent Vermont businesses, including the Alchemist Pub & Brewery in Waterbury, and the Pitcher Inn and American Flatbread in Waitsfield. Montpelier businesses see cellars flood a second time.
Film captures loss and longing that pervades foster home experience
“A lot of people were shocked to hear kids say that being taken away from their family was just as bad as the situation they’d been taken from,” Cheney said.
Farm policy redux: Q&A with ag chief, Chuck Ross
The Agency of Agriculture’s new secretary, Chuck Ross is bringing a new focus to the economic role agriculture plays in the state’s economy.
Rural Vermont questions state’s raw milk rules
Jared Carter: “The Agency says that any farmer who knowingly sells raw milk knowing that it’ll be consumed in a way other than as fluid milk is breaking the law. Is it the role of farmers to be policing this? We argue no.”
Families tell lawmakers human services programs are crucial
Using live television, Vermonters from across the state shared their stories at a joint Senate and House Appropriations Committee public hearing on Monday.
