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VermontBiz The Vermont Department of Corrections today announced the death of a detainee at Northwest State Correctional Facility (NWSCF) in St. Albans, VT.
VermontBiz A record number of union delegates – 153 in total – gathered at Jay Peak resort this past weekend and elected Katie Harris, Ellen Kaye, and Danielle Bombardier as the the next leaders of the largest labor federation in this state: the Vermont State Labor Council, AFL-CIO.
VermontBiz The National Park Service awarded $2 million in maritime heritage grants to assist twelve projects in nine states. Vermont was granted $30,000 for the documentation of the canal boat history of Lake Champlain. The grants are provided in partnership with the U.S.
VermontBiz Average gasoline prices in Burlington have risen 1.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.84/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 100 stations in Burlington. Prices in Burlington are 2.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 3.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food & Markets The first round of Working Lands Enterprise Initiative applications for fiscal year 2024 is open!
VermontBiz Billed as a wonderful spot for outdoor adventurists, Franklin County sits on the northwestern tip of the state. It borders Quebec and is less than an hour from New York state. The county has a long history of agriculture. It still produces a great deal of milk and maple syrup, but has several other industries too.
Vermont Business Magazine You might say Amanda Farrell and Peter Shangraw are all leathered up and ready to go. The co-owners of Bergamot + Amor, a high-end leather goods company based in Williamstown, have rocketed to success faster than even they could have imagined.
VermiontBiz The Vermont State Police responded to a crash with property damage on Twitchell Hill Road in the Town of Shaftsbury. Investigation revealed a motor vehicle had failed to maintain lanes for travel, where the vehicle collided with two mailboxes, continued through people’s front yards, and left the scene.
VermontBiz The Vermont State Police is investigating the death of a man who had been jailed at Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans. The man, a 35-year-old resident of Vermont, became unresponsive in the booking area at the facility at about 6:32 a.m. Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Vermont Business Magazine USAA has released data on distracted driving trends in the United States during the first half of 2023. The data, compiled from USAA's SafePilot telematics app, offers valuable insights into the states where drivers are most and least prone to distractions behind the wheel.