State of emergency

Groups working to address increase in food insecurity in the Deerfield Valley

DEERFIELD VALLEY - School systems and food pantries report increased need for food assistance programs since March, when the COVID-19 state of emergency was declared, causing the closure of schools and many businesses.
Windham Southwest Supervisory Union has seen participation in its meal...

Board signs off on short-term loan program

WILMINGTON- Selectboard members approved a proposal to support Wilmington businesses struggling during the COVID-19 state of emergency with a short-term “resiliency loan” program.
Under the proposal, part of an existing revolving loan fund, Wilmington businesses that were in operation...

Governor Phil Scott declares state of emergency to implement new COVID-19 community mitigation measures

13 MARCH 2020 Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued an executive order to declare a state of emergency in Vermont in response to COVID-19, commonly known as the new coronavirus. With this executive order, the Governor can exercise his emergency powers to take important community...

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Brandon Canevari Alex Sullivan gains control of the ball during a match against Mill River on Monday, October 12, 2026. Twin Valley defeated Mill River 4-0 to win the Southern Vermont League Division C title. A full story covering the game will appear in the Thursday, October 24 edition of the Deerfield Valley news.

October 15, 2026

TV boys team continue to roll, top...