The Peru Gazette

A message from the North Country Chamber of Commerce website We are pleased to confirm that the Whitehall lock of the Champlain Canal finally opened on Friday for passage, allowing access by boaters to Lake Champlain from the south. Unfortunately, the state’s construction restrictions this past spring as part of the COVID-19 pause, delayed completion […]

Source: As UVM move-in looms, testing plan does little to quell Burlington’s concerns – VTDigger

Source: 85 Vermont inmates test positive for COVID-19 in Mississippi prison Peru Gazette comment: In an interview yesterday with VPR the Vermont Corrections Commissioner said, “I’ve never visited this facility!”

Source: Burlington streets are open for business and closed to traffic on Saturdays

Source: Sail Lake Champlain With Whistling Man Schooner Company | Staytripper | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: Black Burlingtonians arrested at much higher rate than white residents, report shows – VTDigger

Source: Back to school: students with special needs face added obstacle

Effective Friday, Aug. 1, 2020, the amendment requires all Vermonters to wear masks or cloth facial coverings any time it is not possible to maintain a physical distance of at least six feet with others from outside their household. Source: Scott beefs up virus mask requirements | Sun Community News MONTPELIER | Vermont Gov. Phil […]

Source: Man who escaped Vermont prison captured near facility, police say

Source: Amid Pandemic, Vermont Homeschool Enrollments Surge | Off Message

Source: Burlington mayor: CityPlace developer intends to abandon project

Source: What will fewer police officers mean for Burlington?

Source: Two Burlington Breweries and Affiliated Restaurants Close Temporarily Over COVID-19 Concern | Bite Club

Source: Hundreds in Burlington paint Black Lives Matter on Main Street – VTDigger

Source: Burlington businesses say state’s spigot turns may not be enough

Source: Burlington school staff press leaders on reopening plans – VTDigger

Source: Burlington declares racism a public health emergency – VTDigger

Source: Prison chief blasts contractor for death of Black inmate – VTDigger

Source: Thermal imaging scanners check your temperature at Burlington airport

Source: Scott signs police reform bill banning chokeholds, mandating body cameras – VTDigger

Source: Shelburne Museum scheduled to reopen this month

Source: Following warnings, crowded scenes and few masks at Burlington’s bars – VTDigger

Source: It’s Not Just You, There Actually Are A Lot More Chipmunks Out There | Vermont Public Radio

Source: Burlington schools set to open on time, new superintendent says – VTDigger

Source: UVM students must decide by July 15 whether to take classes in-person or online – VTDigger