D.C. bill would extend dairy safety net
Vermont’s congressional delegation – U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I) and Rep. Peter Welch(D) – has introduced legislation to extend a U.S. taxpayer-funded safety net that helps dairy farmers ride out downturns in milk prices. Without action, the legislative trio claim, dairy farmers could face a severe drop in support from the MILC safety net by Sept 1.
Monkton farm robbed
A burglary was reported at the Norris Berry Farm, 86 Davis Rd., in Monkton Feb. 19. Homeowner Norma Norris returned from vacation to find that her home had been burglarized and several items taken from both inside and outside of the residence.
Voters will rally round the flag Monkton
Residents to vote on new town flag
The residents of Monkton will vote at Town Meeting March 6 to select a town flag. Voting will occur at the Monkton Central School gym between 10 a.m–1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Police nab trio during Holiday Inn sweep
The Vermont State Police executed a search warrant at the Holiday Inn, located in Rutland Town. Three individuals were located inside of a room, Quincy Collins 32, Tiante Maurice Branch, 32. and Thaniya C. Williams 32, all of New York.
Fair Haven biomass plant gets air permit
The Fair Haven Energy Center biomass project in Fair Haven received a green light to proceed toward construction last week.
Study to access Springfield discharges into Black River
The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation awarded the Southern Windsor Regional Planning Commission a taxpayer-funded grant of $49,110 to support the Springfield Illicit Discharge and Detection Elimination Study.
Best Of Vermont offers one-stop shopping smorgasbord
Launched in September 2010 by Bonnie Kelsey Quinn, Best of Vermont is an e-commerce web site dedicated to offering the best specialty foods from the Green Mountain State.
New Vermont plant hardiness map shows temperature changes
There has been a clear trend of temperature-change in Vermont since the 1970s, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Stuart Paton’s big drum heard around the world
The unusual story behind the popular Burlington Taiko Group will be revealed during the One World Library Project program at the Lawrence Memorial Library in Bristol.
Vermont brewery wins award
Operators of RateBeer, a popular website dedicated to the craft beer movement, have announced their “Best of Lists” for 2012, and Hill Farmstead Brewery in the Springfield area was named number six of the “Best Brewers in the World” out of a field of more than 12,000.
CVPS rural “Cow Power” seeks new customers
Officials of Central Vermont Public Service, which recently brought its tenth CVPS Cow Power natural methane-energy project online, announced an energy production surplus from its award-winning farm-generation program and put out a call for new customers large and small.
Vermont foods in the spotlight at ski areas
Vermont Ski Areas Association, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and the Vermont Maple Foundation are teaming up to promote Vermont specialty foods at resorts this winter.
19th century Vermont politician “returns” to Montpelier
If you lived in Vermont during the mid to late 1800s, you’d sure recognize the name of Justin Morrill.
Kids learn what it takes to be a Forest Service snow ranger
U.S. Forest Service employees from the Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont took to the slopes of local ski areas to share a new Junior Snow Ranger Activity booklet with local school children this week.
Delegation announces $8.7 million in assistance for Vermont farmers and property owners
Vermont’s congressional delegation— U.S. Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.)—announced that Vermont will receive nearly $8.7 million for two flood relief programs integral to helping Vermont farmers and property owners recover from Tropical Storm Irene.
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