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The state’s rapid response team is fighting Covid in elder care facilities

The team, which was formed in November, is on call seven days a week to slow the spread of Covid among Vermont's most vulnerable residents.

By Katie Jickling

Jan 18 2021January 17, 2021

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Judge grants neighbor stalking order against Daniel Banyai
By VTD Editor
Jan 19 2021, 12:31 PMJanuary 19, 2021
‘The city is in a mess’: Vergennes mayor alleges corruption, financial issues
By Nora Peachin
Jan 18 2021January 19, 2021
The state’s rapid response team is fighting Covid in elder care facilities
By Katie Jickling
Jan 18 2021January 17, 2021
Christmas travel likely cause of recent Covid spike
By Erin Petenko
Jan 18 2021January 18, 2021
New law targets honey mislabeling in Vermont; testing has begun
By Amanda Gokee
Jan 18 2021January 17, 2021
The Deeper Dig: Can ski towns stay Covid-safe?
By Mike Dougherty and Emma Cotton
Jan 18 2021January 19, 2021
Tax commission recommends using income tax to fund education
By Xander Landen and Lola Duffort
Jan 18 2021January 18, 2021
Students push for police reforms on Vermont college campuses
By James Finn and Nora Peachin
Jan 18 2021January 18, 2021
Right-of-way dispute has big implications for a small dairy farm in West Pawlet
By Emma Cotton
Jan 18 2021January 18, 2021
Security tight at Statehouse, but no pro-Trump armed protest materialized
By Alan J. Keays
Jan 17 2021January 17, 2021

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Sarah Maeck, certified riding therapy teacher, Decorah, IA.
Horses and equestrian life were a singular preoccupation and skill that Sarah practiced throughout her entire life. Read more
Jane Ann Corrigan, teacher, traveler and mother, Middlebury Vermont
Jane was passionate about education and taught at all levels. Read more
Susan Fay Smith, proud mother, beloved physician, mentor, and Taekwondo black belt, Burlington, VT
Susan moved through the world with strength, grace, compassion and humility. She was well loved and she will be sorely missed; may her memory make you smile. Read more

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‘Painful’ cuts proposed in pensions for teachers, state employees
The state has underfunded the pension system for decades, and the state treasurer says the gap is so big, action is needed now.
By Lola Duffort
Jan 17 2021January 17, 2021
Politics

Red State Vermont: College Republicans
Conservative Vermonters in their own words: a series from the Underground Workshop, VTDigger’s platform for student journalism.
By Underground Workshop
Jan 17 2021January 17, 2021
People & Places

Then Again: Witnessing a presidential inauguration during divided times
In Washington for the Abraham Lincoln's inauguration, Charles Marshall Stone, the editor of the Caledonian newspaper in St. Johnsbury, described a city fraught with tension and crowded with soldiers.
By Mark Bushnell
Jan 17 2021January 17, 2021

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People & Places

‘Painful’ cuts proposed in pensions for teachers, state employees

The state has underfunded the pension system for decades, and the state treasurer says the gap is so big, action is needed now.

By Lola Duffort
Jan 17 2021January 17, 2021
Politics

Analysis: In Vermont, a Republican leads the charge in calling for Trump’s…

Vermont’s left-leaning delegates to Congress, who were themselves targets of the insurrection at the Capitol, initially did not go quite so far.

By Paul Heintz
Jan 7 2021January 11, 2021
Health Care

Addison County, ski towns continue to have high Covid rates

Cases associated with outbreaks are decreasing; rather, the rising case count indicates Covid is spreading in the community. See our town-by-town case count.

By Erin Petenko
Jan 15 2021January 19, 2021
Health Care

Burlington braces for B.1.1.7 virus strain with new testing, filter rollout

Burlington can now test for community presence of the B.1.1.7 strain of Covid-19 itself, but mounting cases and the impending return of college students still gives reason to worry.

By Seamus McAvoy
Jan 15 2021January 17, 2021

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Business & Economy

New law targets honey mislabeling in Vermont; testing has begun

The Deeper Dig: Can ski towns stay Covid-safe?

Montpelier businesses plan to close Sunday, worried about violence at a Trump rally

Statistics show grim toll of pandemic on women’s economic health

Attorney general settles with Rutland gym owner

Vermont gun dealers say sales have spiked following Capitol riots

Crime and Justice

Judge grants neighbor stalking order against Daniel Banyai

Family questions law enforcement response to Statehouse altercation between Trump supporters and 15-year-old

SCOV Law Blog: Fireworks seller runs into permitting problem

Vermont House considers reforms to troubled women’s prison

Neighbor seeks stalking order against Slate Ridge owner

Donovan refiling second case dismissed by Chittenden County state’s attorney

Education

Students push for police reforms on Vermont college campuses

In the wake of principal’s tense departure, Burlington High looks forward

Towns deliver mixed verdicts on seceding from unified school districts

UVM sports are competing this season. How are they staying Covid-safe?

Middlebury College revokes Rudy Giuliani’s honorary degree

‘They’re running it like a business’: As more cuts loom, UVM faculty debate the mission

Energy & Environment

State purchase of Okemo State Forest tract completes 100-mile wildlife corridor

State’s new solid waste rules don’t solve the sludge problem

Vermont Statehouse is first in nation to install batteries for backup power

Vermont Conversation: Bill McKibben’s climate advice for Biden

Chittenden Solid Waste District to pay $400,000 to settle glass dumping case

Study: More reliance on electricity can create local jobs, save money

Health Care

The state’s rapid response team is fighting Covid in elder care facilities

Christmas travel likely cause of recent Covid spike

Burlington braces for B.1.1.7 virus strain with new testing, filter rollout

Addison County, ski towns continue to have high Covid rates

Vaccinations of Vermonters 75 and older will begin week of Jan. 25

Vermont sticks to its two-dose approach for administering vaccine

People & Places

‘The city is in a mess’: Vergennes mayor alleges corruption, financial issues

Right-of-way dispute has big implications for a small dairy farm in West Pawlet

‘Painful’ cuts proposed in pensions for teachers, state employees

Then Again: Witnessing a presidential inauguration during divided times

The often untold story of growing up Black in the second-whitest state

Ex-Burlington police chief steps down from Howard Center board

Politics

Tax commission recommends using income tax to fund education

Security tight at Statehouse, but no pro-Trump armed protest materialized

Red State Vermont: College Republicans

Final Reading: The Taxman cometh.

Vermont Conversation: Rev. Arnold Thomas on white rage and pursuing peace

Final Reading: Schirling briefs on security threats

Commentary

Julie Roberts: The myth of tough choices at UVM

John Killacky: Everybody gains with cultural cross pollination

Joe Benning: Extremists posing as Republicans

Kevin Ellis: Admitting defeat is the first step

Elijah Hawkes: A time to affirm nonviolence

Richard Wobby: Keep legislative focus on health, economy, and government operations

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