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Anita M. Haskins, mother, grandmother, gardener, Burlington, VT

Anita loved flowers, marigolds and snapdragons were two of her favorite varieties. Their front yard was always a colorful site when driving past their home.   Read more

Ann Marie Carlyle, mother, grandmother, animal lover, Duxbury, Vermont

Ann Marie (Wallace) Carlyle, 76, of Duxbury, VT passed away at her home on December 8, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.   Read more

Tara R. Mullen, teacher, caseworker, mother, and feminist, Burlington, VT

A feminist to the core, knowing that women can do anything that men can do (and often better), Tara was no stranger to felling trees, stacking cordwood, plowing driveways, tuning carburators, and fiercely defending the rights and creating opportunities for those she cared for.   Read more

Politics

Vermont House drops plan to hold an opening-day session at Barre Auditorium

State representatives will not gather in-person on Jan. 6 and instead will hold a mostly remote opening day of the Legislature.

Health Care

Covid-19 outbreak at police academy infects 18 recruits, or nearly 80% of the class

The Pittsford facility is expected to stay closed until the beginning of the new year, pushing back the graduation for the future full-time officers.

Business & Economy

Q&A: Hotelier Hans van Wees brings attention to the plight of the hospitality industry

"We’re in a very dark period right now and we’re going to need more help," said the general manager of the Hotel Vermont