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Author: Dominic Minadeo

Dom is a senior at the University of Vermont majoring in English. He previously worked as a culture reporter for the Vermont Cynic and as an intern for the Community News Service at UVM, where he held the position of Deputy News Editor of the Winooski News.
 

Rutland nonprofit gives asylum-seekers a lifeline

By Dominic Minadeo

Apr 28 2023April 27, 2023

The organization’s work highlights the challenges asylum-seekers face every day in Vermont.


Blue Paddle Bistro owners see silver lining in winter kitchen flood 

By Dominic Minadeo

Apr 5 2023April 4, 2023

The South Hero restaurant has been closed for restorations since early February, when its pipes burst, causing severe water damage. Nevertheless, its owners are optimistic about its future.


Man charged with manslaughter months after construction site fight

By Dominic Minadeo

Mar 30 2023March 30, 2023

Police say a man died from injuries linked to a fight between him and another man working on a Route 2 construction site near Bolton in November 2022.


Climate activists gather in Burlington to protest Chase Bank’s fossil fuel ties

By Dominic Minadeo

Mar 21 2023March 22, 2023

The demonstration was part of a nationwide movement aimed at diverting big banks away from fossil fuels and toward an improved climate.


Rutland School Board candidates excited to focus on issues other than mascots

By Dominic Minadeo

Mar 3 2023March 3, 2023

Five people, including two incumbents, are running for four seats on Rutland’s Board of School Commissioners this Town Meeting Day.


Vermont’s Butterfly Bakery spices up new season of hit show ‘Hot Ones’

By Dominic Minadeo

Feb 24 2023February 24, 2023

The Barre-based bakery designed the second-to-hottest sauce for the popular YouTube celebrity interview show, and offers insight into the recent fascination with hot sauce.


Almost $8 million in bonds are on the March ballot in Rutland City

By Dominic Minadeo

Feb 23 2023February 23, 2023

Storm water pipe

Voters will consider three bonds, which officials say will finance a significant investment in city infrastructure.


A ‘Vermont perfect storm’: Statewide data shows record spike in housing prices

By Dominic Minadeo

Feb 16 2023February 16, 2023

New data reveals Vermont’s median home price in 2022 jumped by 15%. Real estate agents blame low interest rates and the pandemic for the increase in demand.


Rutland Town looks to hotels to support stretched police force

By Dominic Minadeo

Feb 8 2023February 7, 2023

The Quality Inn motel in Rutland.

The town is asking hotel owners involved in state housing programs to cover expenses for providing police services near their hotels.


Vermont announces end to pandemic program that provided extra food stamp money

By Dominic Minadeo

Feb 7 2023February 7, 2023

The extra benefits will cease in March, and the food stamps program will revert to pre-pandemic functioning.


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