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In an age of online learning, could driving follow suit? “One of the most terrifying times for me as a parent was when my kids reached the age of driving,” Sen. Wendy Harrison, D-Windham, told the Senate Committee on Education

“One of the most terrifying times for me as a parent was when my kids reached the age of driving,” Sen. Wendy Harrison, D-Windham, told the Senate Committee on Education ...

07.03.2026 23:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Groton's Re-Treasured Closet is a lifeline and living room Groton's Re-Treasured Community Closet fills several niches in this small, rural town. It's a gathering space, a secondhand clothing swap, and a provider of food and clothing for anyone who

Groton's Re-Treasured Community Closet fills several niches in this small, rural town. It's a gathering space, a secondhand clothing swap, and a provider of food and clothing for anyone who ...

07.03.2026 19:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Kingdom Maple Festival announces Vermont syrup contest ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — Discover St. Johnsbury will host the Kingdom Maple Festival on Saturday, April 18, celebrating the town's status as the Maple Center of the World. Full event

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — Discover St. Johnsbury will host the Kingdom Maple Festival on Saturday, April 18, celebrating the town's status as the Maple Center of the World. Full event ...

07.03.2026 16:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

NEK skiing = three mountains, three vibes:
🏔️ Jay Peak: big snow + glades
🏔️ Burke: quieter, authentic, upgraded snowmaking
🏔️ Lyndon Outing Club: volunteer-run + NEK’s only night skiing

Read the guide: sbee.link/d6tpynu8me

07.03.2026 12:59 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The men behind Danville's most notorious bank heist During the Great Depression, a well-dressed stranger caught the attention of a Danville citizen before a local bank was robbed. The stranger was traced back to notorious bank robber, Eddie Bentz, marking his final heist.

During the Great Depression, a well-dressed stranger caught the attention of a Danville citizen before a local bank was robbed. The stranger was traced back to notorious bank robber, Eddie Bentz, marking his final heist. ...

06.03.2026 23:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Voters Authorize Selectboard to Purchase Fire District #1 DANVILLE — Voters took the first step Tuesday toward ending more than a century of volunteer control over the town's water system, approving a measure that gives the Selectboard authority

DANVILLE — Voters took the first step Tuesday toward ending more than a century of volunteer control over the town's water system, approving a measure that gives the Selectboard authority ...

06.03.2026 19:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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In Groton, a former meadery has become something unexpected: a free clothing swap, pantry, and gathering place for the community.
Re-Treasured Community Closet is now one of the town’s most important “third spaces.”
🔗 Read the story:
sbee.link/6ayuxdjrkb

#NEK #GrotonVT #Vermont

06.03.2026 17:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
NVDA to Take Over Do North Coworking in Lyndonville LYNDONVILLE, Vt. — Do North Coworking, a collaborative workspace and entrepreneur-focused hub in Lyndonville, is transitioning ownership from Vermont State University to the Northeastern Vermont Development Association, effective March 2026.

LYNDONVILLE, Vt. — Do North Coworking, a collaborative workspace and entrepreneur-focused hub in Lyndonville, is transitioning ownership from Vermont State University to the Northeastern Vermont Development Association, effective March 2026. ...

06.03.2026 16:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Vermont Marks 56 Years Since Wild Turkey Restoration The restoration of wild turkeys in Vermont stands as one of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's most notable wildlife successes — and it began in a snowy field in

The restoration of wild turkeys in Vermont stands as one of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's most notable wildlife successes — and it began in a snowy field in ...

05.03.2026 23:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Mapping 10 years of Vermont Town Meeting Day turnout UVM's Center for Community News has created an interactive map displaying historical turnout statistics from municipalities across Vermont. Explore each town to view floor vote rates and Australian ballot rates

UVM's Center for Community News has created an interactive map displaying historical turnout statistics from municipalities across Vermont. Explore each town to view floor vote rates and Australian ballot rates ...

05.03.2026 19:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Wheels of cheddar replace stones at Greensboro curling event A classic winter sport got cheesy in Greensboro last month.

A classic winter sport got cheesy in Greensboro last month. ...

05.03.2026 16:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Voters Authorize Selectboard to Purchase Fire District #1 DANVILLE — Voters took the first step Tuesday toward ending more than a century of volunteer control over the town's water system, approving a measure that gives the Selectboard authority

DANVILLE — Voters took the first step Tuesday toward ending more than a century of volunteer control over the town's water system, approving a measure that gives the Selectboard authority ...

04.03.2026 23:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Frozen lakes define winter culture in the Northeast Kingdom Winter doesn't fully arrive until the ponds and lakes freeze. At least not here. When the ice arrives, it opens up a season like no other. Friends skate in quiet

Winter doesn't fully arrive until the ponds and lakes freeze. At least not here. When the ice arrives, it opens up a season like no other. Friends skate in quiet ...

04.03.2026 19:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Danville Town Hall Parking Lot Redesign Tops $500K DANVILLE — The Danville Selectboard heard Feb. 19 that a Town Hall parking lot redesign is carrying an estimated price tag above $500,000, as consultants work to identify cost cuts

DANVILLE — The Danville Selectboard heard Feb. 19 that a Town Hall parking lot redesign is carrying an estimated price tag above $500,000, as consultants work to identify cost cuts ...

04.03.2026 16:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Danville Town Hall Parking Lot Redesign Tops $500K DANVILLE — The Danville Selectboard heard Feb. 19 that a Town Hall parking lot redesign is carrying an estimated price tag above $500,000, as consultants work to identify cost cuts

DANVILLE — The Danville Selectboard heard Feb. 19 that a Town Hall parking lot redesign is carrying an estimated price tag above $500,000, as consultants work to identify cost cuts ...

03.03.2026 23:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Burke Rejects Meeting Law Complaints; Cites $40k Legal Toll BURKE — Faced with a formal complaint alleging multiple violations of Vermont's Open Meeting Law, the Burke Select Board convened a special meeting Feb. 20 and voted unanimously to reject

BURKE — Faced with a formal complaint alleging multiple violations of Vermont's Open Meeting Law, the Burke Select Board convened a special meeting Feb. 20 and voted unanimously to reject ...

03.03.2026 19:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Barnet seeks volunteers for cemetery management roles BARNET — The future management of Pleasantview Cemetery was was discussed at Barnet's February 23 Selectboard meeting, after the board received a letter reporting that nearly all cemetery leadership positions

BARNET — The future management of Pleasantview Cemetery was was discussed at Barnet's February 23 Selectboard meeting, after the board received a letter reporting that nearly all cemetery leadership positions ...

03.03.2026 16:05 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Hearings on deer and moose management scheduled in Vermont MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board will hold public hearings on deer and moose management for 2026 on March 16,

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board will hold public hearings on deer and moose management for 2026 on March 16, ...

02.03.2026 23:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Market Moves: CFMA brings Wednesday market to St. Johnsbury The Caledonia Farmers Market Association is launching a new Wednesday market in St. Johnsbury, bringing midweek shopping to Four Seasons Park from June 10 through Oct. 7.

The Caledonia Farmers Market Association is launching a new Wednesday market in St. Johnsbury, bringing midweek shopping to Four Seasons Park from June 10 through Oct. 7. ...

02.03.2026 19:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
In post-pandemic Vermont, Australian ballot gains popularity Since the COVID-19 pandemic, several Vermont towns and cities have shifted to using the Australian ballot, particularly for Town Meeting Day votes on municipal budgets.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, several Vermont towns and cities have shifted to using the Australian ballot, particularly for Town Meeting Day votes on municipal budgets. ...

02.03.2026 16:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Community National Bank to Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell DERBY — Community National Bank President and CEO Christopher Caldwell and Executive Vice President and CFO Louise Bonvechio will ring the Nasdaq closing bell at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square

DERBY — Community National Bank President and CEO Christopher Caldwell and Executive Vice President and CFO Louise Bonvechio will ring the Nasdaq closing bell at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square ...

01.03.2026 23:06 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Uncovering the hidden layers of your garden's soil profile March is when gardeners' fingers start to really twitch. The sun's warmth and patches of bare earth make us yearn for the feel of rich soil. It won't be long.

March is when gardeners' fingers start to really twitch. The sun's warmth and patches of bare earth make us yearn for the feel of rich soil. It won't be long. ...

01.03.2026 19:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Friends of Vermont Public Education New Board Member MONTPELIER, Vt. — Friends of Vermont Public Education (FVPE), a nonprofit advocating for fairness, transparency and strong public schools across the state, announced today the appointment of Jessica DeCarolis to

Friends of Vermont Public Education New Board Member

28.02.2026 23:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Professor Meachem recognized for journalism education LYNDON, Vt. — Vermont State University Communications Program Coordinator and Professor Meaghan Meachem has earned national recognition as one of 150 journalism leaders from colleges across the country chosen to

Professor Meachem recognized for journalism education

28.02.2026 19:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Northeast dairy center granted $3.45 million by USDA MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center has been awarded $3.45 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As one of four Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives

Northeast dairy center granted $3.45 million by USDA

28.02.2026 16:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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NEK Nordic skiing spans five groomed centers—from Craftsbury (Olympic training + 100km) to Lyndon XC’s community loops. Rentals at Craftsbury/Dashney/Jay. BYO for Kingdom Trails & Lyndon.
Read the guide: sbee.link/73dvha6qxj

28.02.2026 12:59 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Historic Miss Lyndonville Diner to reopen under new owner The Miss Lyndonville Diner will reopen under its original name in April, thanks to new local owner. The venue had shut after severe flooding in 2024 and was profoundly missed by the local community.

The Miss Lyndonville Diner will reopen under its original name in April, thanks to new local owner. The venue had shut after severe flooding in 2024 and was profoundly missed by the local community. ...

27.02.2026 23:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Local news sustainability examined in Vermont report MONTPELIER, Vt. – Leaders from the newly formed Vermont Journalism Coalition and the Vermont Community Foundation, as well as Sen. Andrew Perchlik and Vermont Secretary Sarah Copeland Hanzas, held a

Local news sustainability examined in Vermont report

27.02.2026 19:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Can heat pumps keep Vermont homes warm all winter? John Rowe didn't start out trying to sell heat pumps. After working with a local contractor experimenting with the technology, he installed one in his home. When it performed reliably

Can heat pumps keep Vermont homes warm all winter?

27.02.2026 16:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
How warming winters are affecting Vermont's sugar maples Sugar maples are called "Goldilocks" trees for good reason.

How warming winters are affecting Vermont's sugar maples

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