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UVM Medical Center and nurses reach a contract agreement, avoiding a strike

The new deal is for a 23% wage increase over three years. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Artist-in-Residence Proposals

Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Artist-in-Residence (AiR) programs. This opportunity will support development of Artist-in-Residence programs in 2025 that recruit artists to use scientific data, cultural trends, or historical facts to interpret natural resources in the Lake Champlain basin. Proposals for […]

Breeze Airways announces new direct flights to Fort Myers from Burlington

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Veteran photos and military biographies – Honor Flight #55

Every North Country Honor Fight carries veterans with different military backgrounds. Flight #55 included a medic, infantrymen, supply, maintenance, communication, and electronics specialists, forward artillery observers, a helicopter mechanic, a cook, a fighter pilot with 22 kills, and the Distinguished Flying Cross, a jet engine mechanic. Some suffered wounds and sicknesses, the effects which remain […]

June 22, 2024 – ‘Thunder in the Burg’ escorts Honor Flight Vets to the flightline

Editor’s Error- It is Flights #54 and #55. The video’s numbers will be corrected when time permits.

Honor Flights #54 & #55 Veterans at their send-off ceremony

June 22, 2024, U.S. Oval, Plattsburgh – Here are the vets and guardians who flew today on North Country Honor Flights #54 and #55. The photos were taken as Janet Duprey read their military biographies. The Peru Gazette hopes to post individual photos of each veteran and their military biographies late Monday or Tuesday.  

The North Country appreciates its veterans

June 22, 2024 – U.S. Oval, Plattsburgh, NY. – The show went on; it was probably one of the best ever. Heavy rain at 7 a.m. today didn’t deter “Thunder in the Burg” motorcycles, law enforcement and a huge crowd of well-wishers from attending the North Country Honor Flight Send-Off Ceremony. Flights #54 and #55 […]

Burlington mayor to outline plans for waterfront homeless encampment

Click here for the WCAX story 

New Lake Champlain Health Report Highlights Progress and Challenges

POSTED ON JUNE 6, 2024 SHARE Note: A list of key highlights and takeaways is available at lcbp.org/press. Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) released today’s 2024 State of the Lake and Ecosystem Indicators Report. Drawing on the most recent scientific data, the report provides a comprehensive assessment of […]

Burlington police’s mock shooting exercise rattles high school students

According to school employees, the police wanted the reenactment ‘to be as realistic as possible.’ Click here for the vtdigger story 

June 5-9 – Burlington Discover Jazz Festival’s curator wants to expand your definition of jazz

Click here for the NCPR story 

After fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan, Khalil Anwari advocates for immigrants in Vermont

Click here for the vtdigger story 

Vermont Lake Monsters baseball season kicks off

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Burlington adds nonstop flight to Raleigh-Durham starting at $79

Breeze Airways is launching a new direct flight from Burlington to Raleigh-Durham Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Bike ferry linking Burlington, Colchester causeway, Champlain islands is back in action

Click here for the Burlington Free Press Story 

Heat and humidity bring strong thunderstorms Tuesday in Vermont, New York

A few storms could be capable of becoming severe in the afternoon Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Former NBC5 anchor Stewart Ledbetter announces candidacy for Vermont State Senate

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Northern lights in Vermont, New York dazzle with awe-inspiring display

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Champlain Centre under new management

Pacific Retail Capital Partners brings fresh perspective to area shopping center Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Bernie Sanders is running for reelection to the U.S. Senate T

The 82-year-old progressive firebrand from Vermont announced Monday that he is seeking a fourth term this year. Click here for the Vtdigger story 

Williston gym using boxing to help fight Parkinson’s disease

“I realized I enjoy my life,” Parkinson’s patients share the impact boxing has had on their lives Click here for the MYNBC 5 story

As UVM pro-Palestinian encampment enters 2nd day, protesters call for action at commencement

“…students at the University of Vermont called for further protest if the school did not cancel its commencement speaker, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.” Click here for the VTDigger story 

Price Chopper/Market 32 Issues Reminder of Year-Round Safe Medication Disposal Program

Drug Disposal Kiosks are Available at All NY, MA and VT Pharmacy Locations (Schenectady, N.Y.) – Ahead of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27, 2024, Price Chopper/Market 32 is issuing a reminder that each of its New York (47), Massachusetts (8) and Vermont (5) pharmacy locations offer safe and convenient year-round drug […]

New era ready to begin at Airborne on Sunday

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Staffing down, calls up: Burlington VT police shares its priorities in responding to calls

“As of April 1, 2024, the department has 66 sworn officers and is working to bring that number to 87. Many of those 66 officers are in special positions or injured. There are 15 supervisors, 10 detectives, seven airport officers, and three special assignment officers, leaving the total number of officers patrolling at 24.” Click […]