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- What to Do: Saturday, November 7
- Dartmouth arena evacuated after report of electrical fire during ice hockey game
A scary situation for those attending a Dartmouth men’s ice hockey game Friday night.
- Spiritual adviser to death row inmates visits Middlebury
The Rev. Jeff Hood came to Addison County last week, where he spoke with community members about capital punishment and his work as a spiritual adviser. Read the story on VTDigger here: Spiritual adviser to death row inmates visits Middlebury .
- Plane strikes, kills upstate New York woman
One woman is dead after an accident involving a plane in upstate New York.
- New York issues guidance on deadline for local immigration detention agreements
Under the law, agencies with prohibited agreements must use their termination provisions by Nov. 25.
- Susan Newell
Susan will be deeply missed. She leaves behind not only the people who loved her, but the warmth, generosity, laughter, and unmistakable spirit that made her uniquely Susan. Read the story on VTDigger here: Susan Newell .
- New apprenticeship pathway aims to fill Vermont teacher shortage
The Elementary Education Apprenticeship Pathway is a joint effort between the Vermont Department of Labor, the Agency of Education, and the Vermont State College System.
- PHOTOS: Anti-ICE march of remembrance
Protesters aimed to “call attention to the human cost of this system.” Read the story on VTDigger here: PHOTOS: Anti-ICE march of remembrance .
- Family of raccoons visits Winooski patio
A Winooski resident spots a family of raccoons on her backyard.
- Promising growth, Utah-based investor leads board takeover at Ethan Allen
“I’m not a private equity firm,” said Doug Bergeron, who holds a roughly 5% stake in the company. “We're completely committed to the state of Vermont.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Promising growth, Utah-based investor leads board takeover at Ethan Allen .
- Burlington City Council president launches bid for mayor
Democrat Ben Traverse said the success of the city depends on lifting everyone up. “Because the truth is, we’re all in this together.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Burlington City Council president launches bid for mayor .
- Vermont stores feel ripple effect of strike at grocery distributor
Some Vermont grocers say deliveries have been delayed since the strike by warehouse workers in New Hampshire began Monday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont stores feel ripple effect of strike at grocery distributor .
- Why can H. Brooke Paige run for multiple offices in Vermont?
WCAX viewer Tom wrote in to ask why the perennial Vermont GOP candidate is allowed to toss his hat into the ring every primary cycle for multiple races.
- Winter tire rush is on as drivers prepare for snow
Winter is approaching, and drivers who have not scheduled a tire changeover can expect a bit of a wait in some areas.
- Questions linger over UNH polling after Scott’s Vermont election win
Experts say the UNH poll may have overestimated younger voter turnout.
- Vermont health insurance enrollment opens as premiums rise
Open enrollment for 2027 health coverage is underway in Vermont, with a shorter window to sign up as premiums continue to rise.
- ‘Where is your emergency?’: Hartford’s emergency communications specialists shortage echoes national trend
The shortage is putting extra strain and pressure on Hartford’s current specialists. Read the story on VTDigger here: ‘Where is your emergency?’: Hartford’s emergency communications specialists shortage echoes national trend .
- Essex Junction cannabis and duck farmer poised to get his growing license back
A judge ruled that Jason Struthers can resume his backyard cannabis growing on Taft Street because his operation predates the city’s new laws zoning cannabis cultivation. Read the story on VTDigger here: Essex Junction cannabis and duck farmer poised to get his growing license…
- UPS seeks more than 100 workers at holiday job fair
UPS is hosting its annual job fair Saturday in Williston
- White Mountain National Forest wildfire now 20% contained
A wildfire in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest is now 20% contained.
- Clear the grid backlog and lower Vermont’s power bills
Congress has a chance to address climate change and lower energy costs. It should take it. Read the story on VTDigger here: Clear the grid backlog and lower Vermont’s power bills .
- Police seek information after bullet found in Wardsboro home’s window
Vermont State Police are asking for help after a bullet was found in the window of a Wardsboro home.
- Vermont advocates celebrate equal rights amendment victory
Vermont advocates celebrated Friday after voters approved an equal rights amendment, nearly a decade after the effort began.
- Construction of the South Burlington Walk-Bike Bridge advances at Exit 14
Phase one of construction is underway to connect Williston Road and University Mall. Read the story on VTDigger here: Construction of the South Burlington Walk-Bike Bridge advances at Exit 14 .
- 3 Vermont women found the equation: Discomfort + inspiration = the invention of the sports bra
Vermonters Lisa Lindahl, Polly Smith, and Hinda Miller set out in 1977 to develop a prototype Jogbra that would be seamless, breathable, and provide compression.
- Pets with Potential: Meet Sunny, Goofy, and Prim & Proper
This week’s Pets with Potential come from the Humane Society of Chittenden County in South Burlington.
- Republican Anthony Constantino wins election to U.S. House in New York’s 21st Congressional District
He’ll replace Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik.
- Ben Traverse officially announces Burlington mayoral bid
City Council President Ben Traverse made it official Friday morning. The Democrat is running for mayor of Burlington in March.
- NY health commissioner says flu is here early
New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said the flu is here early and that the best way to protect yourself is to get vaccinated.
- A new kind of craft fair comes to Vermont this weekend
The first-ever Vermont Crafters Expo takes over the Champlain Valley Expo this weekend.
