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Henry Weinstock, Holocaust survivor, French teacher, cyclist, Jericho

He was active in French conversation groups, peace and justice activities, and sharing his wartime experiences with school groups, always with a goal of promoting dialog, understanding, and compassion.   Read more

Jean Tinney, teacher, church member and great-grandmother, Burlington, VT

Rather than gather for services during the pandemic, the family suggests that friends honor Jean's life with intentional acts of kindness — give a child a new book, bake a batch of cookies for the neighbors, bring a cake to the staff lounge, or take a friend to lunch.   Read more

Nancy Wiley Walker, Woodstock

A celebration of life service will be held for Nancy on Saturday, October 16th at 11 am at Christ Church in Montpelier, Vt.   Read more

Education

A Mill River librarian/robotics coach is Vermont Teacher of the Year

Karen McCalla will be Vermont’s representative in the 2022 national Teacher of the Year program.

Business & Economy

Scott plans to extend motel program through end of the year

After Dec. 31, administration officials said, motel residents could apply through a new state program to become short-term renters in the motels while they look for alternate housing.

Education

Enosburg Falls High investigation finds no evidence of racist abuse at Winooski soccer game

Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union Superintendent Lynn Cota said she considers the investigation to be incomplete because the school’s officials could not interview Winooski High’s student-athletes — only their own.