News
Moody’s Investor Service has assigned investment grade issuer and debt ratings for Central Vermont Public Service. CVPS calls this an important step as the company prepares for Vermont’s energy future.
Radiology Today, a leading trade publication for interventional radiologists, has published an article in its November 30, 2009, issue highlighting the inherent danger of using radiation-emitting devices for anatomical visualization and navigation. Ascension Technology of Burlington, Vermont, is cited as offering a magnetic imaging alternative.
The extinction of plant and animal species can be likened to emptying a museum of its collection, or dumping a cabinet full of potential medicines into the trash, or replacing every local cuisine with hamburgers. But the decline of species and their habitats may not just make the world boring.
NYSDOT Acting Commissioner Stanley Gee and Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) Secretary David Dill have announced that, in order to expedite progress on demolishing the current Lake Champlain Bridge and designing its replacement, the states will hold a series of meetings to present plans and options to the public throughout the day on Saturday, December 12, at LaChute Hall, 132 Montcalm
Today in celebration of the upcoming International Volunteer Day, Hampton Hotels announced the “All-American Landmarks” that its hotel team members will help refurbish during the Save-A-Landmark program’s milestone 10th anniversary in 2010.
Not only are we trading presents with family and colleagues over the next few weeks, but many people also make donations to non profit organizations this time of year. A new report reveals that each gift—whether it is of time, money or other resources—has a multiplier effect, touching lives in a small community and then rippling outward.
Governor Jim Douglas and Secretary of Administration Neale Lunderville today announced that agreement on a new two-year contract has been reached with the Vermont State Employees Association (VSEA).
Vermont residents may now obtain an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) at the Rutland office of the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles, which is located at 101 State Place in Rutland. Until now, the only place an EDL was available was in Montpelier.
At a time when the nation’s public water systems are facing a $24 billion shortfall, states can ill afford to spend millions of public dollars on bottled water – an unnecessary use of the most essential public resource. Corporate Accountability International is releasing a new report Getting States Off the Bottle as part of its ongoing Think Outside the Bottle campaign.
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has placed a hold on the nomination of Ben Bernanke for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. His statement follows:
Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today announced that Vermont’s Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program will receive an additional $536,400 from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Union Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of two important community members to its Boards; Neil Van Dyke of Stowe and Daniel J. Luneau of St. Albans.