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Nurses union, UVM Medical Center reach tentative agreement

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A New Editor Takes the Reins of the Struggling ‘Burlington Free Press’

“At the end of March, the paper’s print circulation averaged 5,484 from Monday through Saturday, just a fraction of its 31,095 a decade earlier, according to a report from the Alliance for Audited Media. Sunday circulation has plummeted, too, from 40,708 to 7,152.” Click here for the Seven Days story

VT. Corrections commissioner calls for longer shifts and 60-hour work weeks; union leader slams plan

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Bolton Valley reopens its bike park after waiting for a key part amid a worker shortage

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Burlington police make arrest after shots fired near bus stop

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Vermont charges Walgreens with causing unsafe conditions for patients and staff

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UVM Medical Center Budget proposes significant increases

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Sister Debbie Blow stepping down as Executive Director of the North Country Mission of Hope

Good evening everyone, I’d like to begin with two short quotes:  “To everything there is a season, and a time for everything under the Heavens” from the Book of Ecclesiastes. And from the book, The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse comes this quote:  “Tears fall for a reason and they are your […]

Vermont, New York fireworks – where to see them this year

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Amtrak to leave Burlington for NYC July 29

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1000 acres of forest to be returned to Onondaga Nation is historic lake cleanup agreement

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Burlington City Council approves sweeping restrictions on short-term rentals

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Long term crime data from Burlington Police show overall decline

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Police investigating Colchester gunfire incident

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Pod plan for those experiencing homelessness gets tentative OK from Burlington board – VTDigger

Source: Pod plan for those experiencing homelessness gets tentative OK from Burlington board – VTDigger

Biographies of the North Country June 18th Honor Flights #38 & #39 veterans

Thank you to Janet Duprey for compiling the biographies and providing them to the Peru Gazette. Flight 38 – June 18, 2022 Frederick Betters U.S. Army                                             1968-1969                                               Vietnam   Frederick was assigned to the Military Police, 148th MP Company, 5th U.S. Army in Fort Carson, Colorado. Fred’s military career included time with the […]

Burlington Firefighters Association speaks out on increase in violence

Source: Burlington Firefighters Association speaks out on increase in violence

Two Vermont State Police troopers placed on paid leave after use-of-force investigation into Newfane incident – VTDigger

Source: Two Vermont State Police troopers placed on paid leave after use-of-force investigation into Newfane incident – VTDigger

Downtown Burlington gunfire incident Saturday

“Another weekend and police said there has been another gunfire incident in Burlington. This is the 13th time that 911 callers have reported hearing multiple gunshots and screaming.” Source: Downtown Burlington gunfire incident Saturday

Clean water means quality of life. Here’s how you can help protect Lake Champlain | NCPR News

Source: Clean water means quality of life. Here’s how you can help protect Lake Champlain | NCPR News

CVPH to Open New Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Unit

Larger space enhances safety, reflects team’s commitment to recovery PLATTSBURGH, NY (06/17/2022) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) will open its new Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit to patients on Tuesday, June 21, setting a new standard for high-quality, collaborative inpatient psychiatric care for the North Country. “This is […]

Police seize 10,000 bags of heroin, nearly $200K from Vermont man

It’s directly across the Lake folks! Source: Police seize 10,000 bags of heroin, nearly $200K from Vermont man

Chipotle Mexican Grill opening new Vermont location

Source: Chipotle Mexican Grill opening new Vermont location

Burlington Discover Jazz Fest enjoys spectacular turnout, organizers say

“The festivities continue through the weekend.” Source: Burlington Discover Jazz Fest enjoys spectacular turnout, organizers say

As reckless gunfire increases in Burlington, leaders search for a cause and a solution – VTDigger

Source: As reckless gunfire increases in Burlington, leaders search for a cause and a solution – VTDigger