NEWPORT — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is imploring people to exercise extreme caution around frozen water bodies and not to
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NEWPORT — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is imploring people to exercise extreme caution around
MONTPELIER — Governor Peter Shumlin signed the Paid Sick Days bill into law this morning in
NEWPORT — Motorists in Vermont could encounter some treacherous travel tonight and into Wednesday morning. The
NEWPORT — Public Safety officials are urging Vermonters to brace for what could be the coldest
NEWPORT — Senator John S. Rodgers of Glover is encouraging citizens who want change in the
A proposed Rule Governing the Importation of Untreated Firewood into the State of Vermont has been
NEWPORT — Normally, December 1 is the recommended start date for feeding birds in Vermont, but
DERBY — Vermont Fish & Wildlife has hired a new biologist, Nicholas Fortin, to lead the
NEWPORT — A common plant found along roadsides and open areas may not appear harmful, but
NEWPORT — Vermont has its fair share of flying insects, and mosquitoes seem to thrive here
State warning public to stay off ice after recent death
March 10, 2016
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NEWPORT — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is imploring people to exercise extreme caution around frozen water bodies and not to go on the ice for any reason. After
Vermont becomes 5th state to enact paid sick days law
March 9, 2016
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MONTPELIER — Governor Peter Shumlin signed the Paid Sick Days bill into law this morning in a ceremony held in the House Chamber. Dozens of advocates and supporters joined the
Winter weather advisory issued for Vermont
February 23, 2016
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NEWPORT — Motorists in Vermont could encounter some treacherous travel tonight and into Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a winter weather advisory for mainly freezing
Sub-zero wind chills expected this weekend
February 10, 2016
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NEWPORT — Public Safety officials are urging Vermonters to brace for what could be the coldest temperatures of the season this weekend. The National Weather Service is forecasting sub-zero wind
Local Senator urges Vermonters to share views on energy projects
January 12, 2016
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NEWPORT — Senator John S. Rodgers of Glover is encouraging citizens who want change in the siting of energy projects in Vermont to come to Montpelier on Wednesday, January 20.
Public comment sought on planned ban on importing untreated firewood
January 7, 2016
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A proposed Rule Governing the Importation of Untreated Firewood into the State of Vermont has been filed with the Secretary of State. The proposed rule, as filed, is open for
Lack of snow has state warning Vermonters to hold off on feeding birds
December 15, 2015
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NEWPORT — Normally, December 1 is the recommended start date for feeding birds in Vermont, but this year’s lack of snow is keeping some bears from going into their winter
Derby native Nick Fortin to lead state’s deer management program
August 11, 2015
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DERBY — Vermont Fish & Wildlife has hired a new biologist, Nicholas Fortin, to lead the state’s deer management program. Fortin grew up in Derby, and is a 2001 graduate
Health Department warns wild parsnip causes serious burns on skin
August 4, 2015
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NEWPORT — A common plant found along roadsides and open areas may not appear harmful, but the Health Department is warning Vermonters that its sap contains a chemical that causes
State tests mosquitoes for EEE and West Nile Virus
July 15, 2015
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NEWPORT — Vermont has its fair share of flying insects, and mosquitoes seem to thrive here in the summer months. Mosquito surveillance, which includes the weekly collection and testing of
