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Vt. towns struggle to afford recreation facilities as budgets tighten
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (280+ words) The town of Bethel will not open its pool this summer because there isn't enough money to upgrade the 35-year-old facility. Towns across Vermont are facing similar challenges....
New program provided 30, 000 state park passes to low-income Vermonters
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (21+ words) The group Vermont Parks Forever started a pilot program this year to allow low-income Vermonters free access to state parks....
Vermont State Parks proposal would price campsites, day passes based on market demand
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (548+ words) The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation would like to be able to price campsite reservations and day-use fees at state parks more dynamically, according to demand. The state is not proposing any price increases for this summer, but…...
Crispy, sour and cute: plant some unusual cucumbers this season
22+ hour, 23+ min ago (554+ words) From snackers and slicers to picklers and teensy types you can add to a cocktail, cucumbers are easy to grow and prolific. This season, choose some more unusual varieties that will add color, crunch and flavor to your vegetable selection....
Benefit Motorcycle Ride for William's Syndrome
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (452+ words) Williams syndrome (WS) is a genetic condition that is present at birth and can affect anyone. It is characterized by medical problems, including cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, and learning challenges. These often occur side by side with striking verbal abilities,…...
Barn Arts Race Around the Lake 5k/10k
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (159+ words) Events: 10k Run, 5k Run/Walk, Virtual 10k & 5k Early Registration Fees: "10k Adults: $50, 12 & under: $25"5k Adults: $40, 12 & under: $25"Virtual 10 K & 5 K: $25 & $15 10k Race begins at 10: 30am5k Race begins at 11am Races begin and end at Silver Lake State Park, with courses encircling Silver Lake on town roads, dirt roads and…...
Mental health bill pushed by Ayotte gets late night save in Senate, after House rejects it
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (519+ words) Despite a sustained push by Gov. Kelly Ayotte in recent days, the New Hampshire House on Thursday voted down a bill that would create a new funding mechanism for intensive behavioral health services for children covered by private insurance. But…...
Capitol Recap: Impasse over forced mergers threatens education reform
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (578+ words) Gov. Phil Scott and Democratic leaders in the House and Senate united last year to pass Act 73, an ambitious blueprint to transform the state's public schools. As the Legislature works to operationalize that plan, however, it's chosen to abandon a…...
The birds are back in town: Vermonters celebrate wild turkey conservation efforts
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (595+ words) This story was produced for the ear. We highly recommend listening to the audio. A written version of the story is below. PAWLET " Outside the West Pawlet Fire House, a crowd gathered on a warm April afternoon. About 200 people " including…...
Vice President Vance slams Gov. Janet Mills on welfare fraud during Bangor rally
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (336+ words) The vice president is leading a White House task force charged with rooting out fraud in welfare programs. Thursday's event was also a rally in support of former Republican Gov. Paul Le Page, who is running for Maine's 2nd Congressional District…...