Mikayla Elliott, a second-year student at the Community College of Vermont's Winooski academic center, has been named a 2024 New Century Transfer Scholar and will receive a $2,250 scholarship. New Century scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom.

Elijah Capron, former health officer for the town of Derby, has joined the Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging as an options counselor in the organization's Newport office. He succeeds Lynne White, who is transitioning to serve as a council case manager for the Newport area.