VTDigger

David Watts, lawyer, outdoorsman, volunteer, Charlotte, VT

David’s life is difficult to summarize because it extended in so many directions. A day on the ski slopes, camping in the woods, canoeing, and roaming the world with friends and family, especially with his sons, brought him pure delight.   Read more

Donald E. Dickson, Jr., political scientist, environmentalist, affordable housing advocate, Burlington VT

Don never drove anywhere he could walk or bike. Don and his beloved dog Sadie explored Burlington together.   Read more

Paul Morris Sprayregen, founder of Investors Corporation of Vermont, Burlington, VT

While Paul’s defining legacy is ICV, his greatest love was his family and time spent together on Lake Champlain and the Florida coast.   Read more

Politics

Governor proposes $53 million — and a dedicated fund — for state IT projects

This is the first time these projects are all being grouped together, “where all of our IT needs as government are living in one place,” said Secretary of Administration Susanne Young.

Health Care

Brattleboro Retreat sees more layoffs

Vermont’s largest mental facility eliminated 19 positions in the admissions department and created 10 new positions.

Politics

Leahy ready to get ‘back to work’ after hospital visit

Leahy was "not feeling well," according to a spokesperson, so the attending physician recommended he go to a local hospital.