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Professor Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux, chair of the Department of Geography in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Vermont, has been named regional lead of the northeast chapter of the fourth National Climate Assessment.

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital President and CEO Steven R Gordon announced today that Stephen H Fox, MD has joined the hospital’s staff, practicing in the BMH Center for Wound Healing.

Pageant Associates is excited to announce the winners of the 2017 Miss Vermont USA and Miss Vermont Teen USA competitions. After a weekend that showcased the accomplishments and dedication of young women across the state of Vermont, Madison Cota, age 20 of Bellows Falls was crowned Miss Vermont USA 2017 and Kelsey Golonka, age 17 of Montpelier was crowned Miss Vermont Teen USA 2017.

The Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors (NVBR) awarded its 2016 Realtors of Distinction Awards recently at The Barns at Lang Farm in Essex Junction, VT.

2016 NVBR REALTOR of the Year Jill Vespa, Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman Realty, Burlington, VT

The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce announced on November 15, 2016 at their Annual Meeting (sponsored by GE-Aviation) that Greg Cox of Boardman Hill Farm, Vermont Farmers Food Center and Vermont Farmers Market is the Chamber's 2016 Business Person of the Year.

Seven Days is expanding its news team in anticipation of the upcoming legislative session.

Conway Office Solutions would like to announce the promotion of Carl Tourigny to President of The Conway Technology Group. Mr Tourigny’s new title and responsibilities are in addition to his current role as President of Conway Office Solutions.

The Vermont Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) announced today the appointment of Alexandra Futty to the position of Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and an Orientation Mobility Specialist. “We’re very pleased and excited to have Alexandra join the VABVI,” stated Steven Pouliot, Executive Director for VABVI.

Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew is pleased to announce that Kienan D Christianson, Malory S Lea and Lauren Sampson joined the firm in September as associate attorneys.

College of St. Joseph is pleased to announce that Nanci Gordon has been named Director of Development and Alumni Relations. This position will be part of the Office of External Affairs, which includes development, marketing, communications and campus facility usage.

Gary S Thulander, president and general manager of the Woodstock Inn & Resort, announced two strategic appointments in the resort’s culinary team. Rhys Lewis, former executive chef, has been promoted to Resort Executive Chef, and Scott Watson recently joined the resort as Inn Executive Chef.

Merchants Bank is pleased to announce that Robert G Ripley, Jr has joined Merchants Trust Company as President. Ripley joins Merchants Bank with 30 years of experience in financial services, including wealth management, portfolio management, and trust operations.