Vermont

Journalism scholarships

VERMONT - The New England Newspaper and Press Association awards up to 10 scholarships each year to aspiring journalists through the Journalism Education Foundation of New England. The foundation strives to encourage and support young people who plan to pursue a career in the newspaper industry....

Agriculture Hall of Fame nominations open

VERMONT - Nominations are now open for the Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame through www.vtaghalloffame.org. Nominations will be accepted in three categories: “Emerging leaders,” “ag innovators,” and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 11, at 5 pm....

Girl Scout cookies come to valley

VERMONT - Now is the time to stock up on a favorite flavor of Girl Scout cookies. Or maybe try a new one. Since last Friday Girl Scouts across New Hampshire and Vermont have been running their very own cookie businesses with booths popping up in places people like to shop.
For example, on...

Earned Income Tax Credit links to 3SquaresVT

VERMONT - This tax season, more people than ever before will qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. People who worked during 2021 may qualify for a financial boost of up to $1,500 if they don’t have children or up to $6,700 if they do have children by claiming the EITC. Additionally, any...

Homeowner Assistance program accepting applications, part of ARPA

VERMONT - Gov. Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development announced that the Homeowner Assistance program, which will help Vermont homeowners facing pandemic hardships, is now accepting applications.
The program, funded by $50 million from the federal American...

Better Places program supports community-led projects

VERMONT - Better Places is a community matching grant program empowering Vermonters to create inclusive and vibrant public places serving Vermont’s designated downtowns, village centers, new town centers or neighborhood development areas.
The program is led by the Vermont Department of...

The Vermont Arts Council will award grants of $4,000 to selected artists.

Artists sought for creation grants

VERMONT - The Vermont Arts Council is now accepting applications for its annual creation grants.
Creation grants support the creation of new work by Vermont artists. Creation grants can fund time, materials, some equipment costs, and space rental for artists and artist groups. An...

Workshops

Printmaking BRATTLEBORO - Daniel Chiaccio will demonstrate the basics of monotype printmaking at First Proof Press on Saturday, February 12, at 2 pm. This event is presented in partnership with the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
Monotype printmaking is an ideal...

Senate Pro Tem Becca Balint

Report highlights issues facing Vermonters

MONTPELIER - In January, the office of Senate Pro Tem Becca Balint released a report that synthesized the findings of a public engagement period held by Balint and House Speaker Jill Krowinski. The report details Vermonters’ concerns about the state’s biggest challenges. Voices from Windham and...

Lawsuit has its day in court

Whitingham arguments on education disparities heard by justices
MONTPELIER- Attorneys in Boyd, et al., v. state of Vermont, an education funding lawsuit filed by the town of Whitingham and two of its residents, argued their case before the Vermont Supreme Court last week....