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Tens of thousands of Vermonters take part in “No Kings” protests
WCAX - Vermont
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June 14, 2025
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermonters from Bennington to Highgate -- Brattleboro to Newport -- and dozens of other cities and towns took part in “No Kings” protests Saturday. The demonstrations spread throughout the U.S. against President Donald...
Thousands in Vermont turn out to protest Trump policies
WSHU Public Radio - Connecticut
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June 14, 2025
From a flash-mob in Bennington to a state-long relay up Route 7, Vermonters in more than thirty cities and towns turned out on Saturday as part of "No Kings Day" — a nationwide protest of the Trump administration. The group 50501 Vermont organized...
UVM Extension: Red clover, state flower of Vermont
Rutland Herald - Vermont
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Introduced to Vermont by European settlers, red clover has become an essential part of the state’s landscape and identity. Designated as the state flower in 1894, this pinkish-purple bloom symbolizes Vermont’s deep agricultural roots —...
Reynolds seeks to join discussions on Trump’s plan for undocumented ag workers
Atlantic News Telegraph - Iowa
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Gov. Kim Reynolds, right, spoke with radio host Bob Quinn of WHO radio's The Big Show outside the Iowa State Capitol July 8, 2025, as the show hosted a Sweet Corn Day event. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Gov. Kim Reynolds said...
You Can Quote Me: July 6, 2025
WCAX - Vermont
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July 7, 2025
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - On this ”You Can Quote Me," we talk about Vermont’s housing crisis, rules about construction and speak with former Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger. Copyright 2025 WCAX. All rights reserved.
Pickles find new life at Fancy Food Show: Gut health,...
FoodNavigator-USA
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Once seen as a fridge-side condiment, pickles are emerging as a powerhouse in the specialty food space – bridging wellness trends and culinary snacking formats. At the recent Summer Fancy Food Show, flavor-forward pickle brands showcased just how...
How did Vermont's alpine and cross-country ski areas fare this year?
The Burlington Free Press - Vermont
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Vermont ski areas saw 4.16 million skier visits in the 2024-25 season, a 1.1% increase over the previous year. Despite a slow start in November, consistent snowfall in December, January, and February contributed to the growth. Challenges included...
VCF and NOMAD Bring Net-Zero Energy to Higher Ground’s 2025 Shelburne Concerts
WCAX - Vermont
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June 13, 2025
A Community-Powered Encore Photo Credit: Ross Mickel. NOMAD’s mobile energy system quietly powering the 2024 Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on the Green at Shelburne Museum.Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Vermont Community...
Public hearing set for proposed solar energy project in Adams County
KHQA 7 - Missouri
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QUINCY, Illinois — A proposed community solar energy facility in Melrose Township will go before the Adams County Board for a public hearing Monday evening. CF IL Solar Ghost Hollow Road, Quincy LLC — a subsidiary of Denver-based Pivot Energy — is...
Sens. Sanders, King propose legislation to ban direct-to-consumer ads for prescription drugs
Fierce Pharma
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June 13, 2025
Independent Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Angus King of Maine have introduced a bill that would ban pharmaceutical companies from advertising directly to consumers. The End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act would prevent drugmakers from...
It’s not Bernie Sanders’s Vermont anymore
The Gazette - Colorado
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MONTPELIER, Vermont — The Green Mountain State is turning a shade of purple. It may seem a shocking political development for one of America's most liberal states, a seeming blue bastion, or something further left, that has elected socialist Sen....
In pricey Washington, any cuts to food stamps could hit hard
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Jessica Fu / The Seattle Times (TNS) The Republican-led House passed a budget resolution last month calling for a $2 trillion reduction in spending over the next decade. To meet this goal, lawmakers could end up targeting major safety-net...
Colin Trevorrow Knows How Heartbreaking Filmmaking Can Be — He Wants to Change That with His Own Production Company
IndieWire
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June 12, 2025
Filmmaker Colin Trevorrow is not prone to quoting his own movies in conversation, but when he sat down with IndieWire for late morning coffee earlier this week in New York City, one of his own lines seemed pretty apt to the interview at hand....
Milton Town Forest viewing platform project moves forward, on track for 2025 completion
Milton Independent - Vermont
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The tip of the pen highlights where the viewing platform will be located on the Milton Town Forest map. Shannon Gunderson MILTON – A project nearly 13 years in the making is finally taking shape in the Milton Town Forest. The construction of a...
Gov. Phil Scott signs into law 2 bills to address Vermont’s high health care costs
VTDigger - Vermont
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June 12, 2025
The Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin on Thursday, June 12. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott this week signed two significant pieces of health care legislation into law, both of which seek to rein in health care costs while...
Sanders, senators float ban on direct-to-consumer ads for prescription drugs
Medical Economics
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June 12, 2025
Direct-to-consumer advertising for pharmaceuticals would be banned under new legislation introduced in the Senate. Patients would get far fewer messages to “ask your doctor” under the End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act. It would ban prescription...
Scott Signs Bill Capping Drug Prices at Vermont Hospitals
Seven Days - Vermont
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June 12, 2025
Gov. Phil Scott on Wednesday signed into a law a bill that caps what Vermont hospitals can charge for certain specialty drugs, a measure that proponents say will help the state address its out-of-control health care costs. The bill, H.266, applies...
Stuck in Vermont: A Sunset Sail With Whistling Man Schooner
Seven Days - Vermont
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June 12, 2025
Since 1996, Whistling Man Schooner has hosted thousands of tourists and locals on sailboat rides around Lake Champlain. The current owner, Capt. Cory Dalsimer, is a University of Vermont graduate who started as a deckhand and earned a commercial...
Alex Messinger: Passing the ‘big beautiful bill’ will cost Vermonters big time
VTDigger - Vermont
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June 11, 2025
Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and do not represent VTDigger’s views. To submit a...
Red Clover: The state flower of Vermont
The Mountain Times - Vermont
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June 11, 2025
By Nadie VanZandt, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont Introduced to Vermont by European settlers, red clover has become an essential part of the state’s landscape and identity. Designated as the state flower in 1894, this...