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There is $20,000 in funding available through an award competition launched by the Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council. VTDDC welcomes applications for projects that will engage individuals and organizations in advocacy activities that bring people together to educate and inform policy makers about the needs of people with developmental disabilities and their family members.

RunVermont introduced People’s United Bank Monday as the new title sponsor for the Vermont City Marathon. Beginning immediately, the marathon will be known as the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon. KeyBank had been the title sponsor of the Burlington marathon for several years. The first race under the People's banner will be held Sunday, May 24, 2015.

by Morgan True vtdigger.org Two teenagers have attempted suicide in the past five months at the Brattleboro Retreat. One of the patients who attempted suicide later died, and her parents say it was a “direct result” of her injuries at the hospital.

He’s not very big, and not very fast.

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital has been selected by the Vermont AARP Driver Safety Program as the 2014 Host of the Year. According to David Peters, the Vermont State program coordinator, BMH "has hosted our classes for 20 years and the staff has always provided a level of support and cooperation that is exceptional.

by Morgan True vtdigger.org Many people with chronic health conditions who are covered through Vermont’s exchange are finding it difficult to pay out-of-pocket costs for care, a consumer advocate says.

At the Community National Bank in Montpelier Monday, Representative Peter Welch unveiled bipartisan legislation to provide targeted regulatory relief to small community banks across the country.

On Friday, Absentee and Early Voting began for the General Election. From now until 5 pm or the close of the town clerk’s office on the day before the election, which, for the General Election is Monday, November 3, any registered voter may request a ballot from their town clerk, whether in person, by phone or by mail.

Today, Governor Peter Shumlin’s Climate Cabinet released the Vermont Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Action Plan.

Ski Vermont presented a contribution check of a record breaking $10,800 to the

Norwich University has raised $55 million towards its newly launched five-year, $100 million comprehensive fundraising campaign known as “Forging the Future.” University President Richard W Schneider made the announcement as he kicked-off the campaign Friday night to 1,200 alumni, donors, trustees, faculty and staff at a gala event in Shapiro Field House.<

Over the last few months, Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin have met with Vermont Castings Group senior management team members at the manufacturer’s facilities in Kentucky and Vermont.