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Source: Vermont pilots recall protecting airspace after Sept. 11 attacks

Source: Burlington City Council votes to fire airport director

Source: FBI opens criminal probe into 3 troopers over fake Covid-19 vaccination cards – VTDigger

Source: Major expansion begins on Burlington’s airport terminal – VTDigger

“Results from the 2020 census have revealed the deep impact of Vermont’s shifting population, as Chittenden County gained more people than any other part of the state.  With closer scrutiny, another trend emerges: Ski communities, and areas popular with tourists and seasonal homeowners, had a mini boom in population, with some reporting increases 10 times […]

“South Hero’s Bayview Crossing will have 30 mixed-income apartments for people ages 55 and older. Most units will have one bedroom, and some will have two.” Source: 30-unit building will help meet need for senior housing on Champlain Islands – VTDigger

Source: WTF: Are Canadian Boats Illegally Crossing the U.S. Border? | WTF | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: With more patients needing care, UVM Health Network chief says system is under ‘intense pressure’ – VTDigger

Source: Vermont reports two Covid deaths Thursday – VTDigger

Source: Vermont reports first Covid death of person in their 20s – VTDigger

Source: State Launches Investigation Into Long Wait Times for Medical Care | Off Message

Source: The Doctor Won’t See You Now: Patients Wait Months for Treatment at Vermont’s Biggest Hospital | Health Care | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: Staff shortages and pandemic fatigue take a toll on Vermont restaurants – VTDigger

“While this is a concerning discovery and we take this development very seriously, we also have no knowledge that this indicates a larger problem in Vermont at this time,” said Cary Giguere, director of plant health and agriculture resource management at VAAFM. “We will take all the steps necessary to determine how large a problem […]

The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association will commemorate the 10th anniversary of its North Star Underground Railroad Museum with a celebration on Saturday, September 18 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, to be held on the museum grounds at 1131 Mace Chasm Rd in Ausable Chasm. The program will include guest speakers, entertainment, and refreshments. Founders Don and Vivian Papson, […]

Source: Vermont National Guard members are out of Afghanistan – VTDigger

Source: University of Vermont reaches 100% student vaccination rate

By John T. Ryan September 28, 2021 – The North Country Honor Flight honored two veteran flights this morning #32 and #32, a total of twenty-eight Korean War, Vietnam veterans. Several hundred people attended the 7 a.m. send-off ceremony. The U.S. Oval Fag flew at half-mast in honor of the members of the U.S. military […]

Source: Burlington airport director refuses mayor’s call for his resignation – VTDigger

Big problems in the Queen City Source: Burlington school caught in the crossfire in latest shooting

Source: Vermont guard members serving at Kabul airport not injured in bombings

“Our Soldiers from Task Force Avalanche trained and deployed to support their combatant commander in whatever mission they might be assigned,” said Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, Vermont’s adjutant general. “While we can’t always predict exactly what that mission may look like, I know our Soldiers are ready and will excel in this important humanitarian mission.” […]

Source: Rutland officer fatally shoots man in McDonald’s: investigators

Grand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program seeks proposals for projects that improve water quality and ecosystems in the Lake Champlain watershed. The Program anticipates awarding more than $1,400,000 in grants for projects to be implemented in 2022. These Local Grants will be awarded in the following categories: Clean water – small implementation […]

Source: New York Gov. Hochul adds 12,000 deaths to publicized COVID tally