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Gov. Phil Scott Announces 16 Projects Received Transformational Tourism Grants

State of Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development · December 17, 2024

For Immediate Release Tuesday, December 17, 2024 GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ANNOUNCES 16 PROJECTS RECEIVED TRANSFORMATIONAL TOURISM GRANTS Nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and regional development organizations will share $1.5M in funding...

Preferred Travel Group Unveils 2024 I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards Winners

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · December 12, 2024

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Preferred Travel Group – the family-owned company of brands and programs such as Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green, Historic Hotels of America, and Historic Hotels Worldwide –...

Fathers and Mothers Who Care Hosts 12th Annual Toy Giveaway in Collaboration with Vermont Galaxy and Mindful Medicine

EIN Presswire · December 25, 2024

COMPTON, CA, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fathers and Mothers Who Care (FMWC) celebrated its 12th Annual Toy Giveaway on December 21, 2024, marking its first-ever event in Compton, CA. In partnership with Vermont Galaxy...

AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont and Its Subsidiary; Maintains Under Review With Negative Implications Status

Business Wire · December 19, 2024

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to C++ (Marginal) from B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “b+” (Marginal) from “bb” (Fair) of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) and its subsidiary, The Vermont...

Vermont Day at the Big E is this Saturday!

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets · September 18, 2024

West Springfield, Massachusetts hosts the Vermont Building at the largest fair on the East Coast September 19, 2024 | Montpelier, VT – It’s that time of year again. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets invites you to Vermont Day at...

Governor Scott’s Annual Tree Cutting Celebrates Vermont’s Christmas Tree Industry

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets · December 2, 2024

Governor Phil Scott and Vermont Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts joined community members at Whitcomb's Family Tree Farm in Essex Junction today to celebrate the arrival of the 2024 Christmas season with the help of Vermont’s tree farmers. The...

2025 Specialty Crop Block Funding Available for Vermont Organizations

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets · November 25, 2024

$180,000 Specialty Crop Block Grant funding to strengthen the competitiveness of state specialty crops November 25, 2024 | Montpelier, VT - The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) announces the opening of the FY2025 funding cycle...

Monday is the Deadline for Vermonters to Apply for Federal Assistance

FEMA · November 22, 2024

Vermonters affected by July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides have until 10 p.m. on Monday, November 25 to apply for federal disaster assistance, which may include FEMA grants to repair homes and replace property. For the storms...

Williston Barracks / MV Crash / Multiple Charges

Vermont State Police · May 29, 2025

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH CASE#: 25A1003744 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Quincy Chandler STATION: Williston CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111 DATE/TIME: May 28, 2025, 0932 hours...

Vermont Drug Task Force / Cocaine trafficking

Vermont State Police · August 23, 2024

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE CASE#: 24H2000475 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nate Handy STATION: VSP St. Johnsbury CONTACT#: 802-748-3111 DATE/TIME: 08/22/24 0830 hours INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91...

Vermont Partners with USDA to Award $1 Million For RFSI Equipment-Only Projects

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets · August 12, 2024

Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure August 12, 2024 | Montpelier VT - The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced...

Alterra Mountain Company Closes Acquisition of Arapahoe Basin in Colorado

Business Wire · November 19, 2024

Today, Alterra Mountain Company has announced the closing of the purchase of Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, expanding Alterra’s portfolio of unique, complementary destinations in the Rockies. “We are honored to become the stewards of Arapahoe Basin...

Alterra Mountain Company Announces Kids Ski Free Week, December 7-13, 2024, Across 15 North American Ski Destinations

Business Wire · November 18, 2024

From December 7 through December 13, 2024 kids will get up to seven free lift tickets at 15 of Alterra Mountain Company’s North American mountain destinations to use during the new Kids Ski Free Week. Participating destinations include: Steamboat...

RE: TRAFFIC ALERT FOR THE AREA OF 118 VT ROUTE 117 JERICHO

Vermont State Police · May 28, 2025

VT Route 117 in Jericho has been cleared and is back open for travelers. Thank You Vermont State Police Williston From: Bulger, Michelle Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:51 AM To: DPS - VSP Media ; DPS - Roadway Alert ; AOT - TMC Subject: TRAFFIC...

A Local Vermont Holiday Feast is at your Fingertips

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets · November 8, 2024

Find a local farm for fresh turkeys and local Thanksgiving dinner ingredients! November 1, 2024 | Montpelier, VT - With daylight hours decreasing and holiday feasts fast approaching, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) and...

Vermont Parks Forever Makes Exploring Easier with Peer-to-Peer Gear Sharing through GeerGarage

EIN Presswire · August 5, 2024

MONTPELIER, VT, USA, August 2, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vermont Parks Forever is partnering with GeerGarage, a leading outdoor gear sharing platform. This partnership brings a wider variety of outdoor gear rentals to the growing community in...

Vermont Brewers Festival is THIS Weekend, July 19-20

EIN Presswire · July 16, 2024

This weekend, more than 6,000 craft beer enthusiasts are set to experience the 31st Vermont Brewers Festival at Waterfront Park from July 19th-20th. BURLINGTON, VERMONT, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This weekend, more than...

Vermont Agency of Agriculture Partners with Regional Food Business Center to Launch Funding Opportunity for Technical Assistance Providers

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets · July 22, 2024

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Partners with Northeast Regional Food Business Center to Launch Funding Opportunity for Technical Assistance Providers The deadline to apply for funding is August 23, 2024 and sub-awardees will be...

Vermont Agriculture Flood Loss and Damage Survey Released

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets · July 20, 2024

Vermont Agriculture Flood Loss and Damage Survey Released Farms affected by July 2024 flooding are asked to complete a Flood Impact survey to capture loss and damage to agricultural community July 21, 2024 | Montpelier, VT – Following major...

Vermont Farmers Facing Flood Recovery - Again

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets · July 15, 2024

Second straight summer farmers experiencing significant losses July 15, 2024 | Montpelier, VT – On the anniversary of last year’s flood, farmers are facing another round of huge losses. The full size and scope of the damage is unclear but there is...