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Vermont State Police Through continued investigation, the Vermont State Police identified two suspects in the Dec. 3, 2025, home-invasion armed robbery in Highgate. The suspects were identified as 41-year-old Eric Smith and his 31-year-old girlfriend, Sabrena Murray, both of Swanton. At about 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.

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Vermont Business Magazine The adorable Southern bog lemming, delicate small whorled pogonia orchid, mysterious lake sturgeon and humble wood turtle may not seem to have much in common. But all four are classified as “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” (SGCN) in a newly drafted update to Vermont’s Wildlife Action Plan, which is now available for public comment.

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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) released a new report Tuesday that outlines a clear path to reducing Vermont’s reliance on harmful pesticides, which will improve protections for public health, clean water, and wildlife.

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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) will present this year’s VCV Environmental Rising Star Awards to Representative Chloe Tomlinson (P/D-Winooski) and Representative Dara Torre (D-Moretown).

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Vermont Business Magazine Dairy farmers, processors, and stakeholders are invited to the second Northeast Dairy Innovation Summit, to be held on March 10-11 in Albany, NY.  Hosted by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC), the Summit offers workshops on Dairy Farm Innovation and Modernization, Processing Modernization and Expansion, Da

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Vermont Business Magazine Each year, the transition from classroom to career brings a familiar set of challenges for college students, including how to present themselves professionally, how to prepare for interviews, and how to navigate early career expectations.

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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont’s new deer hunting regulation effective this year includes 16 additional days of archery hunting opportunity to help manage deer in eight targeted areas. High deer numbers in these areas are damaging property and native vegetation.  Most are developed areas where deer cannot be effectively managed with firearms.

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Vermont Business Magazine With peace in her heart and her loved ones by her side, Stephanie Jill Mapes, age 65, peacefully put her angel wings on and sailed into her new life on January 6, 2026.

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Vermont Business Magazine The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Vermont, which represents more than 800 small businesses in the state, is urging lawmakers to reject a new mandate on the smallest businesses. The Vermont Treasurer is proposing to expand mandatory participation in Vermont Saves to businesses with fewer than five employees.

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Vermont Business Magazine January is the National Safety Awareness Month and ski areas across Vermont are engaging skiers and riders with a variety of safety education events and activities.

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Vermont Business Magazine Today, U.S. Representative Becca Balint (D-Vermont) released the following statement of support after Rep.

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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) has released the 2026 Environmental Common Agenda, which lays out this year’s top legislative priorities for the Vermont environmental community. VCV releases the Common Agenda every January when the legislature convenes in partnership with other environmental advocacy organizations from across the state.