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Parents at Twinfield Union School demanded action over a bullying crisis, citing physical threats and harassment, while administrators acknowledged the issue but cited legal limits on discipline, and Norwich University held its annual Veterans Day ceremony featuring a howitzer firing and F-35 flyover.

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Parents say bullying out of control at Twinfield Union School
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Norwich University honors all service members at annual Veterans Day ceremony
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Burlington officials are preparing to release traffic data evaluating the newly opened Champlain Parkways impact on local congestion and safety, while North Country Honor Flight marks Veterans Day by celebrating over 1,000 regional veterans flown to Washington, D.C. memorials since 2013.

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Burlington to release city traffic data following Champlain Parkway opening
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North Country Honor Flight reflects on its mission during Veterans Day
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Lessons learned on Veterans Day in Barre
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Thousands fight for chance to see Noah Kahan at Fenway Park in 'the ticket war'
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Veterans Day event in Plattsburgh highlights Akwesasne Mohawk military contributions
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Eden store’s bargain gas draws drivers
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Voting rights honored at New Hampshire Veterans Home ceremony
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Talk of the town
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Vermont receives $190M in the second year of federal rural health awards
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First Alert: First widespread snow of the season to impact Vermont and New York's North Country Thursday into Friday
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Ausable Chasm announces new festival of lights experience
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The Vermont Agency of Education has named Proctor English teacher Linda McCuen the 2027 Vermont Teacher of the Year, and the United States Postal Service announced that Lake Champlain folklore creature Champ will be featured on an upcoming commemorative stamp alongside other American legends.

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Proctor Junior Senior High School teacher Linda McCuen named Vermont Teacher of the Year
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New laws strengthen support for New York veterans
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New U.S Postal Service stamp features Champ

Vermont officials are highlighting free state support programs available to tens of thousands of military veterans, annual state data indicates homelessness declined slightly overall while unsheltered populations and child homelessness increased, and the University of Vermont Medical Center is adapting to severe overcrowding as patient volume reaches nearly double its designed emergency capacity.

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Free programs for Vermont service members for Veterans Day
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New report shows a slight decrease in homelessness in Vermont
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Surging heating oil prices have prompted Vermont officials to expand emergency heating assistance, researchers at the University of Vermont secured a multi-million-dollar federal grant to upgrade winter precipitation monitoring, and former Senate leader Tim Ashe won election as state auditor of accounts.

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Vermonters Consider Alternative Heat Sources Amid Soaring Fuel Costs
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Grant Will Allow Vermont to Upgrade Its Ability to Track Snow
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Green Mountain Transit is cutting routes and stops across northern Vermont amid budget shortfalls, multiple fire departments contained a vehicle blaze involving two campers and a car in Williamstown without reported injuries, and the United States Postal Service announced that Lake Champlains legendary monster Champ will be featured on an upcoming 2027 Forever stamp.

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Getting around town on public transportation harder for Vermonters
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Crews put out multiple vehicle fires in Williamstown, VT
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Senator Bernie Sanders announced he will not support Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader while endorsing Chris Van Hollen as an alternative, and the University of Vermonts Sustainable Innovation MBA program was ranked the top green business masters degree in the United States.

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Bernie Sanders says he won't support Chuck Schumer as Democratic Senate leader
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UVM business program earns top sustainability rank
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Community volunteers and local contractors completed emergency repairs to reopen Barres B-O-R Arena following a critical cooling system failure, while Vermont State Police investigate a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 91 in Barnet that left a driver hospitalized with serious injuries.

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Barre community saves beloved ice rink
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One person seriously injured in Interstate 91 crash in Barnet
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Vermont home heating oil prices have climbed past six dollars a gallon heading into winter, state officials are directing struggling residents to financial assistance programs, and Senator Bernie Sanders has announced he will oppose Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader.

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Home heating oil prices about $2.50 higher than last year, EIA says
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Bernie Sanders won’t support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying it’s time for change
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Veterans and historical society members are restoring a historic Plattsburgh Air Force Base Santa landmark for December reinstallation, a Charlotte farm gathering is celebrating Veterans Day and the Marine Corps birthday to support area service members, and Schroon Lake Central School continued its annual tradition of honoring local veterans with a student-led ceremony.

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Plattsburgh veterans restore historic Santa statue from former Air Force base
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Schroon Lake school celebrates veterans with annual ceremony
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Twenty-eight foreign workers with valid visas were briefly detained and released by police in northern New Hampshire under a federal immigration partnership, and North Country Hospital in Newport is preparing intake protocols for potential measles patients following confirmed infections in Orleans County.

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28 foreign workers released after immigration check in Lancaster
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Newport’s hospital prepares for possible measles patients
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Vermont residents face limited carrier options and high baseline premiums as health exchange enrollment opens, while regional safety officials urge residents to follow strict fire prevention precautions when deep-frying Thanksgiving turkeys.

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Why do only 2 health insurers sell plans on Vermont's exchange?
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Deep-frying your Thanksgiving turkey? Here’s what not to do
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Vermont election officials certified record-breaking midterm turnout driven largely by mail-in voting, while state lawmakers questioned the oversight of lake restoration funding after a planned performance audit of clean water spending failed to attract any bidders.

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Gillibrand lays out Democratic priorities, backs Schumer for majority leader
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Vermont sets midterm turnout record as election results certified
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Lawmakers seek answers on Lake Champlain cleanup as audit stalls
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Hartford police have identified the two victims of a fatal crash in Quechee, state police recovered the body of a missing boater from Lake Champlain, and Vermont election officials certified the 2026 midterm election results following record-setting turnout.

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Police ID two killed in Quechee two-vehicle crash, car fire
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Police locate body in search for missing boater in Lake Champlain
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Committee certifies Vermont's record-breaking midterm results
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Vermont’s annual point-in-time count showed an overall three percent decline in homelessness, but vulnerable groups and unsheltered individuals saw marked increases as emergency motel vouchers scaled back, while officials continue to warn of severe shortages in affordable family housing.

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Annual count finds slight decline in homelessness in Vermont
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Vermont homeless numbers likely an undercount
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The Berlin select board is delaying approval of a backlog of year-old municipal bank reconciliations until it receives more financial details, and Central Vermont Career Center leaders are preparing to advance infrastructure upgrades and technical training expansion following voter approval of a major bond measure.

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Berlin board balks at bank reconciliations, wants more information
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CVCC board 'ready to rock and roll' following favorable bond vote
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Plainfield officials are preparing legal action over an escalating cattle dispute while proposing a shift to appointed auditors, Burlington eatery Hong’s Chinese Dumplings faces closure as its owner announces retirement, and Windham Central Supervisory Union schools implemented security lockdowns in response to an investigated threat.

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Plainfield official says 'nuisance' cattle still in town; vote set for auditor change
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Hong's Dumplings to close in May; seeking new owner
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Vermont wildlife officials are warning hunters of fatal chronic wasting disease following a confirmed case in western New York, and a state judge has set a January 2027 sentencing date for Jason Eaton following his conviction for the 2023 shooting of three Palestinian American students in Burlington.

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Vermont wildlife officials warn hunters after chronic wasting disease found in New York
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Sentencing date set for Burlington man found guilty of shooting Palestinian American students
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Northern New England is bracing for its first potential snowfall and sharp cold snap of the season from an approaching noreaster, a Vermont judge has scheduled the sentencing of convicted shooter Jason Eaton for mid-January, and schools across the Brattleboro area increased security measures following an anonymous phone threat traced to New York.

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How much snow will Vermont get this week? Check nor'easter forecast
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Sentencing date set for Jason Eaton, man convicted of shooting Palestinian college students in Burlington
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A northern New York man died and three others were injured in a head-on collision in Altona, and the Powerball jackpot rolled over to forty-five million dollars after no tickets matched the winning numbers.

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New York man dies following head-on crash in Altona
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A late-week storm is forecast to bring rain and mountain snow across Vermont, while health insurance premiums for the states teachers are projected to see their lowest rate hike in nearly two decades due to cost-containment measures.

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Mountain snow, locally tough travel possible late week in Vermont, New York
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Health insurance rates for schools could see smallest increase in nearly 2 decades
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The Burlington City Council approved Anthony Geraci as the citys next police chief following a twenty-month search, and voters in the Town of Troy once again rejected a proposed municipal merger with the Village of North Troy.

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Burlington City Council approves Anthony Geraci as next police chief
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Troy voters reject North Troy merger proposal
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Pickup truck heavily damaged in Williston fire
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Vermont health officials are conducting contact tracing after confirming a small number of measles cases in Orleans County, while Mount Mansfield has set an all-time record for its latest first inch of snow.

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Vermont health officials confirm measles cases in Orleans County
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Vermont’s schools are not the problem. Property tax is.
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Mount Mansfield breaks record for latest first inch of snow depth
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Killington Resort is preparing to resume snowmaking ahead of the World Cup races, police in northern New York are investigating the accidental runway death of photographer Pamela Haselton, and a group of regional veterans traveled to Washington, D.C., with North Country Honor Flight.

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Killington Resort resumes snowmaking ahead of Killington World Cup event
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Wilmington photographer killed in plane accident mourned by community
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Air Force veteran takes a ride of a lifetime
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Vermont regulators are drafting guardrails as local hospitals expand their use of artificial intelligence, Burlington apartment listings reached record highs in October to widen the metro areas affordability gap, and wildlife rehabilitators successfully released a rescued bald eagle back into the wild.

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Vermont hospitals embrace AI as questions about oversight remain
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Burlington apartments ​for rent saw price increases since last October
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Young bald eagle rehabilitated and released in Vermont
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Vermont employers report worsening economic conditions ahead of the upcoming legislative session, the state’s minimum wage is set to increase on January first, and a Burlington man is being held without bail on sexual assault charges involving a juvenile.

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Survey finds Vermont business climate down over last year
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Vermont minimum wage to increase in January
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Burlington man held without bail on sex assault charges
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Barre Representative-elect Sonya Spaulding announced she will resign from the city council to focus on the State House, longtime South Burlington retailer The Pet Advantage will close permanently by late January, and Vermont food shelves are experiencing a 30 percent surge in demand after thousands lost federal food assistance benefits.

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The Pet Advantage in South Burlington to close
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VTDigger launches year-end drive with goal of providing 10,000 meals by Thanksgiving
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Vermont towns are pushing back against state land use mandates as regional planning commissions finalize maps under Act 181, the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission approved its regional plan despite local objections from Cabot, and Vermont State Police closed a road in Craftsbury due to an active investigation.

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Stop strong-arming towns into signing off on regional plans
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Pilot did not see upstate New York woman killed by taxiing plane, police say
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University of New Hampshire pollsters launched an internal review following inaccurate projections in Vermonts gubernatorial race, a jury acquitted Annthoni Bliss of second-degree murder in the death of a toddler, and Vermont State Police cited an incarcerated man for allegedly making thousands of dollars in unauthorized debit card purchases from prison.

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802 News: Why UNH pollsters whiffed Vermont governor’s race
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Gasps, cries of outrage as Annthoni Bliss found not guilty of toddler's murder
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A new national memorial dedicated on the National Mall honors Gulf War service members with major design work by Vermont native Emily Bedard, and North Country Hospital in Newport has instituted mandatory visitor measles screenings following a confirmed local infection.

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Vermont-raised artist lends talents to new memorial in Washington, D.C.
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North Country Hospital to screen guests for measles
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River erosion is emerging as Vermonts primary natural threat without adequate funding or federal maps to protect thousands of vulnerable homes, while downtown Saint Albans experiences a local business revival driven by returning residents and community-focused ventures.

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Losing Ground: Vermont’s Struggle Against River Erosion
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This is Our Home: St. Albans
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Voters in Troy and North Troy are reconsidering a municipal consolidation to merge infrastructure and reduce operational costs, while Burlington city leaders face worker opposition over the surveillance and policing measures in the proposed Burlington Forward public safety plan.

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Voters reconsider town merger in Troy, VT
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Downtown workers sign letter opposing "Burlington Forward" safety plan
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Emotionally charged Vermont town merger gets a revote
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The Burlington City Council is scheduled to vote on Anthony Geraci’s appointment as permanent police chief, and the University of Vermont has received a $6 million NSF grant to launch the INVEST program to help translate academic research into practical applications.

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Burlington city councilors to vote on police chief appointment
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UVM wins $6 million to turn research into real-world uses
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The inaugural Vermont Crafters Expo prioritized hands-on skill development over retail, veterans participated in regional town halls to foster community understanding, and the annual Cochran’s ski and snowboard sale raised funds for local youth athletics.

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First Vermont Crafters Expo focuses on learning the craft
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Veterans share stories at South Burlington Vets Town Hall
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Cochran's hosts annual ski and snowboard sale
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Brattleboro launched an initiative to attract eight hundred new households to support regional economic growth, a University of Vermont report detailed the states intensifying climate challenges and infrastructure needs, and Windsor officials are investigating a fatal house fire.

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Setting the goal: more households with workers
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Report finds Vermont is experiencing unprecedented weather extremes
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Windsor officials search for cause of deadly fire Saturday
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The Vermont Farm Show returns to the Champlain Valley Exposition this spring under new leadership, Senator Bernie Sanders prepares to reclaim the Senate HELP Committee chairmanship to advance a progressive legislative agenda, and local communities host various seasonal events including a ski gear sale, a crafters expo, and a theatrical performance.

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‘Vermont wants a farm show’: Long-running agricultural event returns in April
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Vermont’s Sen. Bernie Sanders poised to get back powerful committee chair in new Congress
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The Green Mountain Mashers celebrated Learn to Homebrew Day amid the upcoming closure of the historic Vermont Pub and Brewery, the Chaffee Art Center opened its annual Holiday Artisan Gift Show to support local creators, and Vermont State Police initiated a search and recovery operation for a man who fell from a boat in Lake Champlain.

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Green Mountain Mashers open homebrew club for Learn to Homebrew Day
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Chaffee Art Center hosts sixth holiday artisan gift show
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