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Vermont Business Magazine Burlington Electric Department (BED) issued a peak alert for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24, as part of its Defeat the Peak program launched during summer 2017, encouraging members of the Burlington community to reduce their energy usage from 5:00pm to 8:00pm tomorrow. The purpose of the Defeat the Peak program is to reduce ou
Vermont Business Magazine The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont stated that on June 20, 2025, Barry Perez of Lebanon, New Hampshire, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Christina Reiss to a term of 78 months’ imprisonment to be followed by a 5-year term of supervised release.
Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) joined Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) in writing a letter to Interim U.S.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine The University of Vermont has hired Alicia Estey as Vice President for Finance and Administration following a national search.
Vermont Business Magazine ISO New England announced today that President and CEO Gordon van Welie will retire from the company effective Jan. 1, 2026. The ISO’s Board of Directors has selected Dr. Vamsi Chadalavada, currently serving as the ISO’s chief operating officer, as van Welie’s successor.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery has announced the first-ever “Liquordation” Sale, offering consumers a chance to try new-to-them spirits and favorite brands at discounted prices while helping local stores free up valuable shelf space for exciting new offerings.
Vermont Business Magazine The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) announced today the appointment of Emily Brown as its new Executive Director, effective August 18, 2025.
Vermont Business Magazine Fidium, New Hampshire’s best internet provider according to CNET, has completed expansion of its multi-gig, symmetrical speed internet service in the Upper Valley-area. Expansion to Croydon, Grantham and Newport, N.H. and to White River Junction and Hartford, Vt. marks a milestone in Fidium’s effort to upgrade connectivity in the region.
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.13/g, up 9.5 cents per gallon from last week's $3.04/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.75/g while the highest was $3.30/g, a difference of 55.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 9.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.18/g today.
Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets If you're looking for a fun, authentic Vermont experience, then you won't want to miss out on the state's Fairs & Field Days. These events are a celebration of Vermont's agricultural heritage, showcasing the best local produce, livestock, crafts, and entertainment.
Vermont State Police An autopsy was completed Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington. The Vermont State Police is able to identify the victim as Tina Daigle, 38, of Hardwick. A determination from the medical examiner on the cause and manner of her death remains pending further investigation.
Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) released the following statements about President Trump's military strikes against Iran on June 21, 2025: In the 1960s the United States government lied to the American people and took us into a terrible war in Vietnam.