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Fletcher, in Franklin County, is one of only eight communities in the U.S. considered an ‘escape community’ from the Spanish flu pandemic. The town of roughly 1,300 people still has zero Covid-19 cases so far. What can be learned from this rural community? Read VTDigger’s story
The partial closure of the U.S.-Canada border has been extended through at least June 21. An extended closure of the border, which currently restricts tourist and leisure travel, could have dire implications for some Vermont communities that rely on Canadian visitors. “Frankly,” one regional business leader said, “it’s a killer.” Read VTDigger’s story
There has been a 150% increase in reported child exploitation and attempted exploitation in Vermont since mid-March. Officials say that’s at least in part because the Covid-19 emergency has resulted in children being online more than ever before. Predators, meanwhile, have more time to exploit them. Read VTDigger’s story
A proposal from the Scott administration to provide $40 million in economic relief to dairy farms is renewing a long-standing debate about the viability of the dairy industry. Some lawmakers and farming advocates are questioning whether providing direct aid to only one agricultural sector is equitable. Read VTDigger’s story
Vermont bike stores and allied businesses are benefiting from a trend seen around the world: As people were sent home from their jobs to avoid infection with Covid-19, a great many of them either increased their bicycling or started bicycling for the first time altogether. Read VTDigger’s story
Elected officials and many government employees who aren’t represented by unions will not get bonuses and raises in the next fiscal year as the state struggles to address budget shortfalls related to the coronavirus crisis. Read VTDigger’s story
Columns & Commentary
Brian Ricca: Restart in education will be about relationships, as it’s always been
Timothy & Leslie Nulty: Rural broadband the right way
