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Author: Kate O'Farrell

Kate O'Farrell is a senior at the University of Vermont, majoring in English with a minor in Reporting and Documentary Storytelling. She has interned as a reporter with the Burlington Free Press and written for The Waterbury Roundabout and The Hardwick Gazette through the Community News Service UVM.
 

Farzana Leyva appointed Orleans County state’s attorney after holding interim role

By Kate O'Farrell

Jan 30 2023January 30, 2023

Gov. Phil Scott appointed Farzana Leyva to replace Jennifer Barrett, who was appointed as a superior court judge last year.


Parking changes at Stowe Mountain Resort cause concern over access to outdoor recreation

By Kate O'Farrell

Jan 26 2023January 25, 2023

While the resort is getting the most attention, many other parts of Stowe experience traffic difficulty throughout the year, according to Town Manager Charles Safford.


Inflation, supply-chain issues are driving up egg prices around Vermont

By Kate O'Farrell

Jan 17 2023January 16, 2023

While concerns about the bird flu have hit the state, regional farms maintain that inflation is a significant force behind the steep prices in grocery aisles.


Cyberattack takes down land-records management system used by many Vermont towns

By Kate O'Farrell

Jan 11 2023January 11, 2023

While accessing digital land records has become impossible for the time being, several town clerks who use Cott Systems have reverted to the old, physical way of managing land records until the digital system is restored.


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