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Republican Candidate for Lt Governor Scott Milne today announced that Franklin County State Senator Corey Parent has joined his campaign as Campaign Manager.

“I’m excited to have Corey join our campaign,” Milne said “Corey brings a wealth of knowledge about the issues facing Vermonters and has a proven record of reaching voters.”

The Senate Committee on Committees has appointed Sarah Mell of Winooski to serve on the Vermont Commission on Women (VCW), the state’s non-partisan commission working to advance rights and opportunities for women and girls.

Norwich University welcomed Dr Sharon Hamilton as associate vice president of strategic partnerships on July 1, 2020. Hamilton is the lead for Norwich’s Department of Defense (DOD) Cyber Institutes, and National Security Agency Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) Evidencing Competency activities, and other opportunities to expand Norwich University’s national brand.

The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC) hosted its Annual Meeting joined by Commissioners and guests from across the TRO Region. The event was hosted to celebrate and highlight some of the fantastic work being done by TRORC to enhance the region’s quality of life over the past year.

VEIC CEO, Jim Madej, is resigning his position to pursue a new, external opportunity. His last day with the organization will be July 17, 2020.

Champlain College announced that Dr. Leslie Averill has been appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) for the 2020-2021 academic year. In addition to this one-year appointment, she will serve as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in a permanent capacity, phasing into that role as the year progresses.

Healing Winds is so pleased to announce that Captain Kym Ketcham has joined our growing staff as Lead Captain. Last year, Kym was one of our most dedicated captains, taking more than 100 guests out on therapeutic, uplifting sailing excursions. Kym brings a wealth of experience and a passion for showing cancer patients a good time out on his beloved Lake Champlain.

The Community Health Centers of Burlington (CHCB) are pleased to announce that Jeffrey McKee, PsyD, has joined the organization as Chief Executive Officer.

Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH), which serves residents of 23 communities in Washington and Orange Counties with home care, hospice, and long-term care services, announces changes to its Home Care clinical leadership. Effective immediately, Sarah Rowan, RN, will serve as Adult Home Care Manager.

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Amid stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19, The Vermont Agency Foundation observed individuals and businesses stepping up and living The Foundation’s mission to Dramatically Impact the Lives of Others. To honor these community members and spread stories of people doing good in their communities, The Foundation launched their Dramatic Impact and Enduring Legacy Grants.

Ryan Rothstein, since 2013 the general sales manager of WPBF-TV, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in West Palm Beach, Florida, has been promoted to president and general manager of WPTZ-TV/WNNE-TV, the Hearst Television duopoly of NBC and CW affiliates serving the Burlington, Vermont / Plattsburgh, New York, television market.