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Vermont Bujsiness Magazine The Attorney General’s Office today announced that Osain Cross, 32, of Shoreham, Vermont, was arraigned on two counts of felony sexual assault. The charges brought against Cross were the result of an investigation conducted by the Vermont State Police, New Haven Barracks.

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by Ed Neuert, University of Vermont Graduates of UVM’s Larner College of Medicine have practiced medicine around the globe; now, one Larner alum is poised to work above the globe–possibly far, far above it. On Monday, September 22, NASA named Dr. Imelda Muller, M.D., as one of ten new members of its next class of astronaut candidates.

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Vermont Business Magazine Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak and Burlington Electric Department (BED), joined by representatives from the offices of Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Peter Welch, and Rep.

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Vermont Business Magazine Consolidated Communications today announced the next step in its transformation: uniting its residential, business and wholesale lines of business under a single, modern fiber internet and network services brand – Fidium. Fidium now represents all the company’s fiber-based solutions nationwide, and more than 75 percent of its broadband customers.

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Vermont State Police A Burlington police officer discharged a firearm at a subject Sunday evening, September 21, 2025. The subject is currently in custody and receiving medical care for sustained injuries. Following standard protocol, the Vermont State Police is leading the investigation into this officer-involved shooting.

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Vermont Business Magazine For the first time, the state of Vermont has partnered with local philanthropists to provide financial support to news outlets that bolster civic engagement. The state legislature directed $50,000 in this year’s budget to establish the Local Civic Journalism Awards.

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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) has issued an order for all Town Forest Fire Wardens to cease issuing burning permits from noon on September 22, 2025, until this order is revoked. This order may be revoked on a statewide basis or on a county-by-county basis, depending upon the fire danger and weather conditions.

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Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and members of his cabinet will be in Grand Isle County on Thursday, September 25 for its Capital for a Day 14-county tour. Governor Scott first launched this initiative in June 2018, and he and his cabinet visited all 14 counties over the following 10 months.

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Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.19 per gallon, down 2.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.21/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.89/g while the highest was $3.35/g, a difference of 46.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.14/g today.

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Associated General Contractors of Vermont Whether in the sports arena or in the workplace, the most effective results come from people who realize that their goal is best achieved by teamwork. Injury-preventing teamwork on the job consists of a combination of thoughtfulness and responsibility—for co-workers’ safety as well as our own. 

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Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets The Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant is intended to help Vermont-based early childhood providers and Vermont schools build and strengthen farm to school or farm to early childhood programs.

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by Joy Choquette, Vermont Business Magazine Northwestern Vermont is a unique and beautiful spot to visit or live. Whether outdoor enthusiasts’ intent on mountain biking, foodies drawn to the “Eat Local” movement, or individuals from urban areas looking for a quieter, slower pace of life, Franklin County draws people from many walks of life.