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Author: Maggie Reynolds

Maggie is a junior at Middlebury College studying history and political science. She previously interned as an arts & culture reporter for Seven Days and as a news reporter for the Daily Gazette in Schenectady, N.Y. Maggie is also the Senior Local Section Editor for the Middlebury Campus.
 

Grand Isle Supervisory Union bans spectators at basketball games for rest of the season

By Maggie Reynolds

Feb 2 2023, 4:09 PMFebruary 2, 2023

Ten school administrators signed a letter explaining that Tuesday’s fight reflects a trend of increasing spectator misconduct at school sporting events throughout the state.


Vermont buttons up against upcoming freeze, offers shelter to people who need it

By Maggie Reynolds

Feb 1 2023February 2, 2023

Minus 20 degrees is likely in parts of the state this weekend, and shelters and warming centers plan to be open in many communities.


Shelburne Museum creates a curatorship for Native American art

By Maggie Reynolds

Jan 31 2023January 31, 2023

The curatorship is an effort to add more cultural diversity and representation of Indigenous art in the museum’s collections, according to museum officials.


Windham County side judge accused of collecting pay for hours she allegedly never worked

By Tom Kearney and Maggie Reynolds

Jan 27 2023January 29, 2023

Patricia Duff, 60, was cited Thursday evening following an investigation by Vermont State Police. She will be arraigned next month on charges of false pretense and grand larceny.


Higher costs, drop in sales lead to 32 layoffs at Vermont Country Store

By Maggie Reynolds

Jan 24 2023January 29, 2023

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“With costs still significantly higher than they were in 2019 and demand reverting to 2019, we simply had to take some action,” said Jim Hall, CEO and president of Vermont Country Store.


With town officials stepping down, Calais waits to see who might fill the void

By Maggie Reynolds

Jan 22 2023January 22, 2023

“It is oftentimes a thankless job.With social media and a decrease in civil discourse, it makes the jobs even harder,” says Ted Brady, head of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns.


Up to 250 units planned to help address Middlebury’s affordable housing shortage

By Maggie Reynolds

Jan 20 2023January 19, 2023

South Burlington-based Summit Properties and Middlebury College are partnering in an effort to build a combination of affordable and market-rate housing in downtown Middlebury.


Protesting racist behavior, basketball teams decline to play Champlain Valley and Enosburg

By Maggie Reynolds

Jan 13 2023January 13, 2023

Champlain Valley Principal Adam Bunting issued an apology letter to Vermont students on Thursday, after the Burlington team’s decision.


Rutland school board settles on ‘Rutland’ as the name for school sports teams

By Maggie Reynolds

Jan 11 2023January 11, 2023

The decision Tuesday ends several years of squabbling over replacing the former “Raiders” nickname because of its racist connotations.


Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine to perform in Vermont

By Maggie Reynolds

Jan 11 2023January 12, 2023

“The idea that we could show some solidarity with the people in Ukraine and also present this exciting piece of music became a real keystone to our series this year,” said Jay Craven, artistic director at Kingdom County Productions and curator/co-producer of KCP Presents.


Woman found dead in Burlington apartment, caller taken into custody

By Maggie Reynolds

Jan 9 2023January 9, 2023

Amber Monty’s death is being called “untimely,” although police responding to the scene said her death might be suspicious. The person who called police to the Riverside Avenue location was already wanted by police.


December storm cost public entities more than $2 million, Vermont officials estimate

By Maggie Reynolds

Jan 6 2023January 6, 2023

The estimate “is the beginning of an effort to ensure that ratepayers and residents of Vermont do not have to bear the brunt of the cost of this disaster,” said Erica Bornemann, director of Vermont Emergency Management.


Vaccine clinic for BIPOC Vermonters scheduled for Saturday in Burlington

By Maggie Reynolds

Jan 5 2023January 5, 2023

Sponsored by the Vermont Health Equity Initiative, the clinic runs from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul.


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