Law enforcement will rely on educating the public and receiving voluntary compliance as Vermonters unite to care for one another WATERBURY, Vt. (March 25, 2020) — The Vermont Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, issued guidance to local p... More »
STATE OF VERMONTEXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTGUBERNATORIAL DIRECTIVE TO ALL SCHOOL BOARDS AND SUPERINTENDENTS AND CHILD CARE PROVIDERS CONTINUITY OF LEARNING PLANNING PROVISION OF SERVICES TO CHILDREN OF ESSENTIAL PERSONS DURING CLOSURE PERIOD IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 W... More »
The proposed federal stimulus package announced this week includes sending every American a check to offset lost income from the coronavirus crisis. Scammers wasted no time in taking advantage of this news! BBB is already getting reports on BBB Scam Tracker (B... More »
The Vermont Department of Taxes continues to carefully monitor the evolving situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are working closely with the office of Gov. Phil Scott, the legislature, and community leaders. We are also following changes at the fede... More »
by Tena Starr So far, the coronavirus has killed two people in Vermont, but it’s slaughtering the economy. We want to emphasize right away that it’s a steep price to pay, but if the alternative is our friends and family dying, it’s a price that must be paid. ... More »
Robert Guy Wing Robert Guy Wing died on Thursday, March 19, 2020. He was born on May 1, 1941, in Newport. He was the son of Guy H. Wing and Arline M. (Barnes) Wing. Robert spent his formative years in Island Pond, where he hunted, fished, skied, and reveled ... More »
by Joseph Gresser State and federal authorities have taken strong measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, and the state, at least, is signaling the possibility of stronger measures in the future. Over the past week or so, Governor Phil Scott has banned gath... More »
by Joseph Gresser IRASBURG — Jeff Hutchins, the owner of J. Hutchins, Inc., is pursuing twin tracks to get approval for a new asphalt plant he has already installed at his sand and gravel pit off Route 58 here. He has applied for an amended Act 250 permit whi... More »
by Thomas Moseley, M.D., S.M.Hyg. FAAP, retired pediatrician speaking for himself, not as an official spokesman Amidst the flood of information about coronavirus (COVID-19) we’ve been hearing recently — hand washing, social distancing and school and business c... More »
by Meghan Wayland Monday brought the first positive COVID-19 diagnoses to Orleans County. Two cases have been confirmed in the county, which joined 11 of the state’s 14 counties to report positive test results bringing the total to 12. As of Tuesday morning,... More »
by Joseph Gresser DERBY LINE — On Friday, U.S. and Canadian authorities jointly announced that the border between the two nations would be closed to all but essential traffic starting the next day. According to a short press release explaining the decision, “T... More »
Vermont Department of Health update as of 1:00 p.m., March 23, 2020. More »
