Vermont volunteers turn out for Cancer Society
In celebration of the Annual National Volunteer Week, the American Cancer Society recognized and celebrated the efforts of its more than three million volunteers nationwide who have helped make a difference for people facing cancer since 1913.
Counseling service wins Vermont Wellness Award
The Counseling Service of Addison County is proud to announce the receipt of a gold level worksite wellness award from the Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Chester family healthier thanks to lead-free program
Vermonters on average spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, and 65 percent of that time is spent in the home.
More warnings about emerging tick season in Vermont
Mice population to blame
It's going to be an intense tick season in Vermont this year. Blame it on the white-footed mouse and the acorns.
Local TaeKwon Do students earn medals
If you see young and old people around the area bowing to each other and displaying an ethic of mutual respect, all while sporting heavy, white-canvas uniforms, they’re probably Addison County’ TaeKwon Do KICKS students.
Lyme Disease may be big problem in Vermont this spring
Lyme Disease may be a big problem in Vermont this spring and summer.
Cuba libre: Dancing with Narciso and Marian Feldman
The One-World Library Project will host a free presentation, “A Dance with Cuba”, at the Lawrence Memorial Library in Bristol on Thursday, March 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Volunteers needed for area hospice, care programs
A free eight-week, 24 hour training class for individuals who wish to become hospice and palliative care volunteers in Rutland County, Dorset and Rupert is being offered by Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (RAVNAH).
RAVNAH holding health clinics around Rutland
The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice will sponsor blood pressure and foot care clinics throughout the region in March:
Mt. Holly Library hosts acupuncture demonstration
Acupuncture expert Virginia Voronin, L,A,C., will present a program on acupuncture at the Mt. Holly Library, Saturday, March 10, at 1 p.m.
Vermont activists want GMO food labels
Opponents consider them part of a fringe movement on the political left, proponents consider them health policy visionaries--now Vermont food activists are calling for the nation’s first law requiring labeling of genetically engineered food.
Five instructors teach yoga at Wallingford School
Five different yoga instructors will teach on Sundays including March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1.
Runners for Middlebury’s Maple Run to break records
Organizers predict 1,000 participants to sign up
Planning for this year’s Middlebury Maple Run, the Sweetest Half is underway. Race organizers are planning on a field of approximately 1,000 participants this May 6—800 runners completing the half marathon course and 200 two-person relay teams.
Body training center opens in Chester
Marji Graf of the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dennis and Stephanie Kopacz of Sculpted Physiques to Chester.
Green Mountain Care: unaffordable
Guest Viewpoint
Iam the Rutland city treasurer and, since February of this year, I have used the financial skills I developed over a professional lifetime to evaluate the financial impact of Vermont’s planned transition to Green Mountain Care through the health care exchange beginning in 2014.
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