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State using internet influencers for travel and tourism marketing

RUTLAND - On Friday, the Vermont Department of Tourism hosted a seminar about influencers, how the state works with them, and how the state’s businesses can get involved in influencer marketing. The presentation was held live in Rutland and was accessible remotely.
The Vermont Department...

Skill-building sessions for community leaders

BRATTLEBORO - The Southern Vermont Economy Project, based out of Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation, invites current and aspiring community leaders to attend two upcoming programs that will teach skills, build networks, and connect to resources.
On Thursday, August 28, from 8:30 am...

Twin Valley finally getting a boiler upgrade

WILMINGTON- The start of the new school year, and facilities issues, topped discussions at Wednesday evening’s regular meeting of the Twin Valley School Board.
Superintendent Bill Bazyk said the long-anticipated replacement of Twin Valley Elementary School’s aged oil-fired boiler was...

Jamestown Canyon virus detected in valley

WHITINGHAM - Mosquitoes in Whitingham have tested positive for mosquito-borne Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV). Vermont began testing for the virus this summer. In light of the presence of the virus, officials urge residents throughout the valley to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites. ...

The Dover Selectboard discussed the economic impact of snowmobilers during Tuesday’s meeting. File photo

Board talks possible funding options for snowmobile club activities

DOVER- Selectboard members encouraged a local snowmobile club to seek public funds for some of their activities during discussions at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
The board met with Deerfield Valley Stump Jumpers Vice President Michael Garber, who proposed the creation of a...

The Jolley convenience store on East Main Street in Wilmington. Photo by Lauren Harkawik

Jolley conversion to Stewart’s Shop will take some time

WILMINGTON - As part of its acquisition of Jolley Stores, Stewart’s Shops will be converting 45 existing Jolley properties into Stewart’s Shops. That includes the Jolley store at the Mobil station at 87 East Main Street.
Thus far, technology systems in the shop have been switched to those...

New ski shop owner wants to create a community hub

By Cearra O’Hern
DOVER — With a smiling sun peeking out of the corner of its sign, the new retail and ski shop Mount Snow Ski Werks hopes to be known as the friendliest retail store along Route 100. Co-owner Dave Buckley said he envisions the store, which opened early last month, to be a...

New program allows Vermonters to get connected

MONTPELIER - Vermont Community Broadband Board’s (VCBB) new program, the affordable long drop program, helps Vermonters afford to get connected to broadband.
Providers currently pay costs that exceed routine installation fees to connect addresses that are considered standard drops....

Deerfield Valley turns into capital for a day

DEERFIELD VALLEY- Gov. Phil Scott and members of his administration fanned out across Windham County Tuesday as part of their “Capital for a Day” program.
Gov. Scott visited several sites around the county, including the Vermont EMS Academy in Newfane, Grafton Village Cheese in Grafton,...

Twin Valley Elementary discusses next phase of PCB remediation

WILMINGTON- Twin Valley School board members met with Chris Glowacki, of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, to discuss a recommended plan for the next phases of PCB remediation at Twin Valley Elementary School.
Although some PCB remediation has already taken place in the building, Glowacki...