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Vermont Tourism Announces New “Seeing is BeLeafing” Video Foliage Reports Start September 5 26 Aug 2013 | 12:52 pm
New this year, Seeing is BeLeafing video foliage reports give visitors a fresh look at fall in Vermont. The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing welcomes viewers on a tour of dozens of scenic s...
EEE Detected in More Mosquitoes in Sudbury and Whiting 26 Aug 2013 | 12:48 pm
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected for the first time this season in mosquitoes in Sudbury. The mosquitoes were collected by the Agency of Agriculture on August 19, and confirme...
Governor Shumlin Appoints Tim Briglin to Vermont Economic Progress Council 23 Aug 2013 | 01:02 pm
Tim Briglin, an investment fund manager and resident of Thetford Center, has been tapped by Gov. Peter Shumlin as the newest member of the Vermont Economic Progress Council. The Council is an 11 membe...
Vermont Moose Hunt Auction Nets over $23,000 for Wildlife Education 23 Aug 2013 | 12:55 pm
Vermont’s seventh annual auction of five moose hunting permits closed on August 21, with $23,704 taken in from the five winning bids. The auction helps fund Fish & Wildlife Department educational prog...
Vermont 9-1-1 Board and AT&T Launch Text-to-911 Trial 23 Aug 2013 | 12:55 pm
AT&T customers in Vermont can now use their mobile phones to send a text message to 911 for emergency help on a trial basis. The service, which will be available to AT&T wireless customers during a si...
Exploring Vermont's working landscape at Groton State Forest 22 Aug 2013 | 02:46 pm
On August 27, the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation will host a public tour to demonstrate and highlight activities in the working landscape of Groton State Forest.
Vermont Tourism Calendar of Events: September Harvest, Sports, Arts, Heritage & Music 22 Aug 2013 | 12:36 pm
The state is primed to celebrate late summer with a harvest season full of charm, festivals and Fall Deals that beckon leaf-peepers and value-seekers alike. There’s much to do - with 75 events in the ...
Burlington City Arts Partners with Seven Vermont Venues for Statewide Exhibit: Of Land & Local 21 Aug 2013 | 08:02 pm
The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing and Burlington City Arts (BCA) are pleased to announce Of Land & Local, a state-wide exhibition opening at seven locations this September. Of Land & Loc...
More EEE Detected in Addison County Mosquito Pools Aerial Spraying Planned for Aug. 22 and 27, Weather Permitting 21 Aug 2013 | 07:49 pm
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes from four more mosquito pools collected on August 10 and 12 in the swampy area of Whiting in southern Addison County. This bring...
Gov. Shumlin announces $10 million savings with health care changes 21 Aug 2013 | 04:04 pm
August 21, 2013 - MONTPELIER - Gov. Peter Shumlin announced today that the State has completed a competitive bidding process for health care administration, pharmacy, and dental benefits that will sav...
