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The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) has been awarded a $5,000 grant by Granite State Economic Development Corporation (GSDC). The Vermont Community Loan Fund is a nonprofit, mission-driven alternative lender dedicated to creating healthy communities and financial stability for all Vermonters.
At the invitation of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey will visit Vermont Friday, April 24. Together, Leahy and Comey will tour the digital laboratory – the Leahy Center for Digital Investigation – at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont.
Green Mountain Power is inviting customers to an open house at its Energy Innovation Center (EIC) in Downtown Rutland on Saturday, May 2, 2015 beginning at 9 am. The public can learn about GMP’s line of comprehensive energy efficient products and services that will empower customers to take control of their energy use and save money.
The Joint Commission (TJC), the nation’s leading accreditation and certification organization for hospitals and healthcare organizations, has renewed the Brattleboro Retreat’s Accreditation status for a period lasting up to January 2018.
Four winners in Vermont were recognized Wednesday at EPA’s 2015 Environmental Merit Awards ceremony. The environmental leaders were among 27 recipients across New England honored for helping to improve New England’s environment.
Drivers need to be alert and cautious because moose are on the move, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early in the morning as they move from wintering areas to spring feeding locations.
Dynapower Company, the global leader in energy storage inverters based in South Burlington, Vermont, has expanded the capacity and performance of the micro-grid system at its company headquarters by adding 375 kW/250 kWh of lithium-titanate batteries manufactured by Microvast Power Solutions.
This year marks 100 years since the 1915 legislation enabling the creation of Vermont town forests was enacted. To recognize Vermont’s long and proud tradition of towns owning and managing their own forests for public benefit, statewide partners are planning a year-long celebration of Vermont’s Town Forests.
by Rob Roper It is safe to say that all or at least most of us believe that Vermont is a very special place, and we all want to do what’s necessary to preserve and pass on this unique treasure that both draws and keeps us here – majestic mountains, pristine waters, and wild, open spaces. The question is, what is the best policy for doing so.
Governor Peter Shumlin issued the following statement after the House gave preliminary approval to H187, earned sick leave legislation. The Vermont House approved the Earned Paid Leave bill, in a vote of 72-63, last Thursday night.
In what will be the highest volume customer for compressed natural gas in the nation, NG Advantage LLC – a Clean Energy company (NASDAQ: CLNE) - announced today that it has signed a contract to work with Intern
Eric Lipton, longtime reporter for the New York Times and a graduate of UVM’s Class of 1987, is among this year’s recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, which were announced on April 20.