Month

May 2018

All posts published in May 2018

115 posts

Threat of government shutdown looms over budget impasse

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By Xander Landen Gov. Phil Scott meets with Senate leaders to discuss expectations for the special session starting this week. Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger As a budget impasse in Montpelier drags on into another week of negotiations, an uncommon threat loo... More »

Coyote hunting contests banned in Vermont

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By Elizabeth Gribkoff, VTDigger.org Vermont becomes second state to ban coyote contests. Photo by Christopher Bruno/Wikimedia Commons Vermont has become the second state in the nation to ban coyote killing contests, following in the footsteps of California. Th... More »

June 1 deadline nears for margin protection program

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Vermont dairy farmers are strongly encouraged to push the pencil and closely look at the Milk Margin Protection Program by June 1. The USDA program received upgrades in 2018. “The improved Margin Protection Program could be a significant net financial benefit ... More »

The Barrage offers live alternative music in Holland

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The underground music scene in the northern Northeast Kingdom (NEK) is thriving, and it lives in Holland. Andy Bouchard, through his production company Borderline Entertainment, is queuing up music acts for the summer that will take place at The Barrage, an al... More »

Sterling College to host open house on June 9

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Sterling College is offering an opportunity for prospective students and their families to visit campus, explore its academic offerings, and eat lunch in its nationally recognized dining hall by hosting a summer open house on Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to ... More »

Carol Maroni retains seat on VEC board

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Vermont Electric Co-op (VEC) held its annual meeting on May 12 at Smugglers’ Notch Resort, and members elected directors to the board, heard updates from VEC staff, checked out a vendor showcase, and marked VEC’s eightieth year. Approximately 200 members atten... More »

Randall farm hosts field day for local students

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copyright the Chronicle May 23, 2018   by Briana Bocelli   TROY — At least 100 fourth- and fifth-graders from four local schools were welcomed to the Randall Family Farm in Troy last Thursday to learn about local agriculture, sustainability, and natural resour... More »

Orleans man suspected of shooting wife

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copyright the Chronicle May 23, 2018 ORLEANS — State Police said Tuesday that Randall Swartz, 58, of Orleans, suspected of murdering his wife, Thea Swartz, 54, was still at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, where he is being treated... More »