Storms in Bennington and Windham counties brought some of that area’s worst flooding in more than a decade.
Southern Vermont unusually wet, but it’s been dry elsewhere
Tag: Windham County
Tropical Storm Henri’s potential worst to hit Vermont on Monday
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the southern and central counties of Addison, Bennington, Orange, Rutland, Windham and Windsor.
Vermont hopes for federal aid to deal with more than $5 million in flood damage
The Vermont Emergency Management agency has requested a preliminary damage assessment to see if Bennington and Windham counties can qualify for federal disaster aid.
‘Let them complain’: Southern Vermont newspaper buyer dismisses past legal problems
Paul Belogour, who plans to purchase the Brattleboro Reformer, Bennington Banner and Manchester Journal, is unapologetic to disgruntled clients and court accusers: “I made my money. I’m spending my money. Simple as that.”
Windham County NAACP finds its ‘liberal bastion’ home still faces problems
The southeastern Vermont branch of the nation’s largest civil rights organization hopes to boost membership with a public online program this week.
Slots at BIPOC-specific vaccine clinics fill up fast
“People come out, because they know that the NAACP is going to try their best to do right by them,” said Steffen Gillom, president of the Windham County NAACP.
Richmond is among smaller Vermont towns taking new steps on police oversight
After Vermont’s statewide “fair and impartial policing” policy was weakened in 2017, a campaign led by Migrant Justice has focused on changes at the local level.
Chloe Learey: Working together to make child care work
Child care does not just benefit families; it benefits everyone in a community, and so we need to figure out how to increase public investment in this public good.
Anti-Black Lives Matter graffiti spurs Windham County protests
Authorities are investigating spray-painted statements on roads in Brattleboro, Jamaica, Newfane and Putney similar to others found in southeastern Vermont earlier this month.
Vermont reports new Covid-19 ‘clusters’ in Fair Haven and Windham County
The outbreak in Rutland County was reportedly at a worksite and now numbers 12 cases, however state officials aren’t releasing further details.
Invasive emerald ash borer infestation confirmed in Windham County
The discovery of the beetle in Londonderry makes Windham County the eighth county the invasive species has been found in.
NRC says Vermont Yankee cask maker violated safety regulations
Broken parts found in Holtec International casks at other sites – but not at Vermont Yankee – have led to a federal enforcement action against the company.
Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation launches education program
News Release — Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation Sept. 21, 2018 Contact: Adam Grinold 802-257-7731 www.brattleborodevelopment.com Windham Region Partners Launch Innovative Education Program with Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation Piloting Flexible Pathways into the Windham Region Workforce Townshend, VT, September 21st — The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation launched the newest initiative of the Southern Vermont Workforce Center […]
Windham County horse tests positive for West Nile virus
News Release — Vermont Department of Health Sept. 11, 2018 Contacts: Ben Truman [email protected] 802-951-5153 802-863-7281 Scott Waterman [email protected] 802-622-4662 Mosquito bite prevention is key to protecting both humans and animals BURLINGTON – The Vermont Department of Health was notified last week that a horse in Windham County tested positive for West Nile virus. The […]
