EMS Day at Vermont State House honors first responders
Tuesday, May 21
One of the safest days of the year to have a medical emergency at the State House in Montpelier is May 21, and you won’t even have to dial 9-1-1. Just yell for help out the front door.
U.S. House Committee approves Farm Bill; key Vermont priorities included
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee approved a Farm Bill last week on a bipartisan vote of 36-10. The bill is expected to be debated by the full House of Representatives this summer.
Vermont bill to strengthen employee, women's rights
Employees may ask what coworkers are paid
Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) will sign into law a bill May 14 strengthening protections for Vermont workers around a number of issues, most notably equal pay.
Update on reported missing girl in West Rutland
According to a news announcement by Det. Lt. Kevin Lane of the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks, as of May 13, the VSP are continuing the investigation into the reported possible endangered juvenile female on the West Proctor Road in Rutland Town.
Update: Investigation continues into possible endangered girl in West Rutland
Members of the Vermont State Police Search and Rescue Team, the Rutland County Sheriff’s Department, Vermont Fish and Game, the Vermont National Guard and New England K9 will continue their search efforts through the day for the reported possible endangered juvenile female on the West Proctor Road in Rutland Town.
Woodchuck unveils new Vermont cidery site
$30 million Middlebury facility to be completed in 2014
Officials of Woodchuck Hard Cider—a brand of apple cider made by Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC—gave members of the news media an overview of its new, $30 million Middlebury cidery May 10.
Police searching for missing girl
Search locale near Wilson Castle
Vermont State Police are searching for a missing six-year-old girl named either "Angel" or "Angela”. Troopers and other officers are searching an area along West Proctor Road in West Rutland.
IRS warns Vermont residents of e-mail scam
The Internal Revenue Service has received reports that an e-mail with the subject line “Notice of Tax Return for Year 2012” has been arriving in people’s inboxes throughout Vermont. This is a fishing attempt and you should not respond to it or click on any links in the e-mail.
Bill would require tax commissioner to share private data with Vermont Legislature
Vermont GOP upset over H.0528 "tax bill"
Vermont Republicans are upset with the Vermont Senate Finance Committee's plan to share private tax-return data with the state legislature.
Middlebury: Porter Field Road closed at South Street
The Porter Field Road entrance to South will be closed all day Friday, may 3, to allow contractors interconnect two water mains and install a temporary water line so that the water supply to the hospital is not interrupted during the first phase of the South Street construction project, from Porter Field Road to EastView.
Sullivan to face fatal hit-and-run charges in Rutland
In a news announcement May 1, the Office of Vermont Attorney General reported that former Rutland city attorney Christopher Sullivan will answer to charges related to a fatal hit-and-run which occurred April 10 in Rutland.
Vermont fire officials warn of tinder-dry conditions
Several wildfires around Vermont during the past week
A wildland fire in Hyde Park should serve to remind all Vermonters that grass and brush fires can be dangerous. On Monday, a wind-swept fire was reported to have charred several acres, burned a garage and threatened several homes and buildings, including the County Courthouse which was evacuated as a safety precaution. And last week, a grass fire was contained on Halladay Road in Middlebury.
Vermont legislators to introduce drone aircraft bill
State Rep. Kevin “Coach” Christie and cosponsors of House Bill 540 will hold a news conference in the Cedar Creek Room of the Vermont State House on Wednesday, May 1, at 11:15 a.m.
Gov. Shumlin approves largest gasoline tax increase in Vermont history
Low-income residents, farmers, small businesses to be hurt the most
Vermonters can thank a majority of legislators led by Democrats, as well as Gov. Peter Shumlin (D), for increasing the cost of their transportation in the state. It is the largest gasoline tax increase in the state's history.
Alcohol suspected in Starksboro cycle accident
On April 28, at approximately 2 p.m., Vermont State Police troopers were dispatched to a report of a motorcycle accident off of Vermont Route 116 in Starksboro.
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