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Karl Bode: California’s Affordable Broadband Bill at Risk of Being Destroyed by Lobbying
California lawmakers’ efforts to pass a new law mandating affordable broadband access is at risk of being destroyed by industry lobbying. California insiders say the changes are so dramatic they may wind up making broadband affordability in the...

You Can Quote Me: July 6, 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.

Public invited July 15 to learn more about planned improvements at Richford border crossing
RICHFORD — The U.S. General Services Administration will host a public meeting on July 15 to present new information on enhancements to the Land Port of Entry at Richford, Vermont. The proposed project would improve port operations and provide a...

Paving projects in Brattleboro set to begin night of July 14
BRATTLEBORO-The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is about to begin a nearly $19 million night paving project on sections of Routes 5, 9, 30, and 142 within the town. VTrans says motorists this week "should be vigilant for daytime sign...

GoNetspeed Marking NJ Network Footprint Via $110M Investment
Infrastructure On Jul 9, 2025 GoNetspeed, the Northeast’s largest independent fiber optic network builder, has announced a privately funded $110 million investment that will deliver fiber optic internet to six initial New Jersey communities,...

CAT-TV launches inaugural 1-Minute Film Festival, “HOME”
BENNINGTON — Community Access Television of Bennington (CAT-TV) announced the launch of its inaugural 1-Minute Film Festival, a new platform for local voices to shine. This community-centered event invites storytellers, artists, and aspiring...

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Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Two of the most famous clubs in the world will meet in the FIFA Club World Cup...

Berlin's 'town center' vision on track; tax bills coming soon
BERLIN — The town won’t foot the bill, but the cost of constructing a city-like street that will run between Route 62 and the Central Vermont Market Place is finally in hand, and work on “Gateway Avenue” could be underway by the end of the month....

Cornhole for the Corn Fest; Swanton festival arrives for its 3rd year
SWANTON — For the Swanton Corn Fest, the third time’s the charm. The community-focused event is returning for its third annual showing at the Swanton Recreation ball fields on Aug. 9 from 3 to 7 p.m. to bring another round of fun to northwest...
Interviewing Sarah Rosedahl's Perfectly Posed Poultry
The Muses, popular in neoclassical art, were often depicted lolling under picturesque copses of trees, playing music, reading and vaguely dishing out creative inspiration to passersby. It is not a scenario most artists today will recognize from...

OBITUARIES for Thursday, July 10, 2025
NATALIE B. HARRIS WATERVILLE – Natalie Beth Harris, 76, died unexpectedly from a sudden illness on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 27, 1948, to Arnold and Charlotte Johnson, she attended Elmhurst High School. She...

Surgeon pay vs. cost of living by state
Surgeons make an average of $515,130 per year in Utah, one of the highest-paying states for this role, compared to the state’s average cost of living of $49,737. The Bureau of Labor Statistics updated its salary data for healthcare jobs to reflect...

Brattleboro to build downtown police substation to boost public safety presence
Across Vermont, communities are taking steps to increase police visibility in downtown areas, from Burlington to Brattleboro. On Tuesday, after years of community discussion, the Brattleboro Selectboard could be one step closer to constructing its...

Pickles find new life at Fancy Food Show: Gut health,...
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...

Will Patten: RIP Gardener’s Supply
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...
Cyber Tatanka gives network defense specialists opportunity to refine their skills in safe yet realistic virtual environment
LINCOLN, Neb. – “You are the frontlines of this new data war.” That’s how Maj. Gen. Craig Strong, Nebraska National Guard adjutant general, addressed military, public and private industry cyber protection specialists, June 12, during the two-week...

Supreme Court Denies Exxon Request to Get Rid of Citizen Lawsuits
The oil major’s bid was one of several fossil fuel industry efforts to get a Supreme Court shield from accountability. Listen To This Story The US Supreme Court has rejected a request from ExxonMobil to overturn a historic ruling allowing ordinary...

After 2 devastating floods, a Plainfield couple contemplates the future
Karen Meisner and Pär Winzell live along the Winooski River in Plainfield in a big brick home from the 1830s. In the flood of 2023, the river ripped through their downstairs, carrying off belongings and scattering uprooted trees across their...

Latinos y asiáticos marcan la diferencia en el crecimiento poblacional de un EE.UU. que envejece
Por Karen Esquivel, CNN en Español Las comunidades asiática y latina están impulsando el crecimiento de la población en Estados Unidos, mientras que la población blanca está envejeciendo a un ritmo más rápido, según los datos más recientes de la...

CBIA: Connecticut GDP contracted for the first time in three years
Courtesy of CBIA Connecticut’s economy contracted for the first time in more than three years in the first quarter of 2025 amid tariff concerns, slower consumer spending, and ongoing volatility in the state’s jobs market, according to a June 27...