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A Green Mountain lithium rush? Don’t go digging just yet.

Federal officials are hyping a USGS lithium study covering parts of Vermont and its neighbors. Geologists urge caution. Click here for the vtdigger story 

No sleep till Brooklyn: Biking from Montreal to New York

Over the course of six days, two friends biked nearly 450 miles from just outside Montreal down to Brooklyn Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

UVM Health must cut expenses by $300 million in three years, independent liaison finds

It’s a goal that the hospital network agrees it needs to meet, in a marked shift toward cooperation. Click here for the vtdigger story 

Clinton County to Place Historic Samuel de Champlain Painting with Champlain History Center

Clinton County, NY, May 5, 2026 –  – Clinton County is pleased to announce that a significant historic painting depicting Samuel de Champlain will be placed in the care of the Samuel de Champlain History Center in the Village of Champlain, ensuring its long-term preservation and public accessibility. The large-scale oil painting, measuring approximately 114 […]

Record visitations at New York’s Olympic Authority venues surpassing 1.2 million visits

Growth Driven by Global Events, Tourism Partnerships, and New York’s Leadership in Winter Sports and Athlete Development Albany, May 3, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that visitation to New York State’s Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) venues has surpassed 1.2 million visits during the 2025-26 fiscal year, setting a new record and […]

Caught between floods, a housing crisis and funding denials, Barre’s North End recovery remains stalled

The neighborhood was hit hard by flooding in 2023 and 2024. Two and a half years later, little has changed. Click here for the vtdigger story 

A major Newport Vermont employer supplies helmets used by ICE

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The push for smaller, cheaper plug-in solar panels gains momentum in New England

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Grand Isle County’s top prosecutor cited for DUI

The arrest comes two years after a state prosecutor in Addison County was similarly arrested for drunken driving.  Click here for the vtdigger story 

Burlington man accused of shooting 3 Palestinian college students found competent to stand trial

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Anatomy of a forest project

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Invasive insects, disease now kill more trees in the Northeast than logging, study finds

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Airborne’s 72nd season slated to begin Sunday

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

As Trump’s Iran war continues, the Vt. Air National Guard remains overseas — without a return date

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National Weather Service: Freezing Ran & High Winds Tonight

Freezing rain is expected in portions of eastern Vermont tonight with total ice accumulations ranging from a glaze to around one tenth of an inch. Winds are also expected to gust as high as 25-45 mph late tonight into Friday. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Elizabeth “Betsy” Vicencio honored as Irish Person of the Year

April 3, 2026 – Editor’s Note – I missed the email with this Chamber of Commerce news release. I know Betsy. She is a very nice lady who truly deserves this recognition.  Plattsburgh – (3/17/2026) | The North Country Chamber of Commerce continued a beloved community tradition this morning as it hosted its annual St. […]

Gas utility and housing trust to build Vermont’s first ever geothermal-heated neighborhood

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See inside the spacious new terminal at Burlington International Airport

Construction has been ongoing since October 2024 with a cost of $68 million, made up of mostly federal money Click here for the Vermont Public story 

Vermont labor board overturns Gov. Scott’s return-to-office mandate for state employees

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Former tow truck driver, who needs oxygen compressor to breathe, faces eviction from motel program

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Act 181 debate pokes at the heart of Vermont’s rural-urban dynamics

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CVPH Medical Center will celebrate 100 years of caring throughout its centennial year

By John T Ryan Plattsburgh, March 27, 2026 – CVPH Medical Center was a joyous place to be this morning as the hospital’s Centennial Committee opened a display celebrating the Medical Center’s Centennial. The Centennial  Committee, comprised of current and retired employees, assembled a wide assortment of photos and memorabilia to share with the public. […]

A literal journey: To get to class, Brad Hubbs commutes five hours—via three buses and a bike—twice a week

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Plattco Corporation’s EVA™ Launch Strengthens North Country Manufacturing and Drives Regional Economic Growth

Plattsburgh, NY – March 24, 2026, Press Release  – Plattco Corporation, a leader in industrial valve and flow-control engineering, is advancing manufacturing innovation in the North Country with the launch of EVA™ (Electric Valve Actuator), a state-of-the-art patented system designed to replace traditional compressed air actuation in the most demanding industrial environments. The EVA™ launch […]

Brattleboro group ends supportive housing program for people exiting homelessness

Story explores idealism vs reality  Click here for the Vermont Public story