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University of Vermont Recruitment for the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States – the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study – launched on September 13, 2016.
by Mike Faher/The Commons The Brattleboro Retreat has changed its admission and discharge practices after a May incident in which a patient committed suicide within 24 hours of leaving the psychiatric facility.
Vermont Business Magazine Unilever announced Monday that it has signed an agreement to acquire Seventh Generation, Inc, the North American home and personal care products company. Based in Burlington, Seventh Generation is a pioneer in corporate responsibility and sustainable product innovations, including plant-based detergents and household cleaners.
Vermont Business Magazine Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) will host its 24thannual Rehabilitation Reunion on Wednesday September 21, from 2 to 4 pm.
Vermont Business Magazine Flu season is fast approaching and Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) has announced its annual schedule of free flu clinics. The Hospital has scheduled the free flu clinics for nine dates this fall.
by Mike Faher/The Commons Town officials in Grafton say they may not meet a developer-imposed deadline to vote on the controversial Stiles Brook Wind Project proposal.
Vermont Business Magazine On Friday, September 16, the Town of Shelburne filed a Motion for Stay, Temporary Restraining Order, Relief from the Court’s June 29, 2016 Option, Order for and Expedited Discovery and Hearing, in United States District Court for the District of Vermont.
Vermont Business Magazine Avangrid Renewables representatives, joined by Governor Shumlin and local elected officials, broke ground on Deerfield Wind today in Searsburg in Benninigton County. Once operational, Deerfield wind will produce enough energy each year to power around 14,000 average Vermont households with clean, renewable electricity.
Vermont Business Magazine Norwich University President Richard W Schneider announced Saturday that the university has raised more than $74 million towards its $100 million dollar fundraising goal. The announcement was made to over 500 alumni and donors at the “All Class Partridge Society Luncheon and Year of Leadership Launch,” a Homecoming event.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont congressional delegation today announced that Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will receive $2.8 million over six years to encourage more Vermont students to pursue higher education. The federal education grant will serve over 1,000 students at 40 Vermont schools.
Vermont Business Magazine Weekly unemployment claims increased last week but remained at a seasonal low level last week. Overall, claims have been been static and are running slightly higher in 2016 than in 2015. For the week of September 10, 2016, there were 379 claims, up 17 from the previous week's total and 33 more than they were a year ago.
Vermont Business Magazine The Office of the Vermont State Auditor recently released the findings of an audit they conducted to determine: 1. How the Economic Services Division (ESD) of the Department for Children and Families prevents and detects benefits fraud; 2. If people who received improper payments were disqualified from getting further benefits; 3.