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by Joshua Brown, University of Vermont In a first-of-its-kind experiment tracing evolution across 25 generations, scientists have discovered that marine copepods—the tiny crustaceans at the heart of the ocean food web—rely on a largely unknown biological toolkit to survive the stresses of climate change.

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Vermont Business Magazine The Northern Forest Center recently awarded more than $70,000 in grants to 20 organizations across the region to support projects that help get more people involved in outdoor recreation.

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Vermont Business Magazine Hikers and rock climbers can return to Vermont cliffs now that peregrine falcon nesting season has ended.  The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and Audubon Vermont have confirmed that the majority of young falcons have learned to fly and should not be disturbed by human presence on the cliffs.

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Vermont Business Magazine Mascoma Community Development (MCD) has announced the closing of $15 million in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation to finance the Benn High project, a rehabilitation of the former Bennington High School into a mixed-use development that includes affordable housing, a childcare facility, a fitness and wellness facility, and community space.

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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont is in the midst of a humanitarian crisis, according to a new statewide report released today by the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont, Chittenden County Homeless Alliance, and the Vermont Balance of State Continuum of Care.

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Vermont Business Magazine Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a settlement with St. Albans Creamery (the Creamery) over alleged violations at its milk and dairy processing facility in St. Albans.

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Vermont Business Magazine New Hampshire continues to be a national leader in construction employment, boasting one of the lowest construction unemployment rates in the country for June 2025, according to a state-by-state analysis released today by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).

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Vermont Business Magazine Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) announced Tuesday evening his intention to immediately force votes to block offensive arms sales to Israel in light of the daily civilian massacres and unfolding famine created by the Netanyahu government’s policies. Sanders said: “U.S.

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Vermont State Police On July 4th, 2025 the Vermont State Police and Department for Children and Families began an investigation into a reported sexual assault of a juvenile. During the investigation, probable cause was developed to charge Maria Chagnon (36) of North Troy with sexual assault.  Chagnon was arrested on July 28th, 2025, at her residence.

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Vermont Business Magazine As part of the ongoing regional effort to make health care more affordable for patients and communities, University of Vermont Health Network today announced new steps to reduce expenses.

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Vermont Business Magazine Attorney General Charity Clark sued the Trump Administration today over a provision of the budget reconciliation law (referred to as the “Big Beautiful Bill”) that specifically targets Planned Parenthood funding.