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Vermont confronts rising Lyme disease with expanded tick surveillance
health15 days ago

Vermont confronts rising Lyme disease with expanded tick surveillance

Vermont is seeing a rising Lyme disease risk as ticks expand northward and stay active longer, influenced by climate change and increased outdoor recreation. State surveillance has collected about 25,000 ticks over a decade, with 51% of tested deer ticks positive for Lyme from 2020–2024; in 2025 Vermont reported 2,246 Lyme cases, the second-highest rate in the U.S. Prevention tips include permethrin-treated clothing, checking and showering after outdoor time, and consulting a clinician about antibiotics after a bite. Vermonters can mail ticks for free identification, and Alpha-gal syndrome is rare in the state.

via VTDigger|
#health#lyme-disease#public-health
UVM Health cuts 142 jobs to save $9.5 million amid budget pressures
health1 month ago

UVM Health cuts 142 jobs to save $9.5 million amid budget pressures

UVM Health Network cut 142 positions across its Vermont and New York hospitals and hospice system, largely administrative; 76 roles were eliminated and 66 reclassified as new or updated positions, in a move that officials say will save about $9.5 million annually as the system faces budget pressures and seeks cost reductions. Some unionized roles, including lab technicians and patient-support staff, were affected, with leadership indicating clinical changes will be phased to minimize disruption while streamlining administration.

via VTDigger|
#budget-deficit#health#hospital-network
Vermont’s Phil Scott launches sixth-term bid, touting affordability
politics1 month ago

Vermont’s Phil Scott launches sixth-term bid, touting affordability

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott announced he is running for a sixth two-year term, maintaining strong popularity (roughly 74% approval) and filing his candidacy at the Secretary of State’s Office. He’s unlikely to face a competitive Republican primary, while Democrats Aly Richards and Amanda Janoo have announced challengers for the general election. Scott emphasizes affordability, economic growth, and education reform, and continues disputes with the state employees union, all while framing himself as independent from national party politics.

via VTDigger|
#affordability#elections#governor
Vermont Bans Paraquat Over Parkinson’s Risk, First State Action in the U.S.
environment1 month ago

Vermont Bans Paraquat Over Parkinson’s Risk, First State Action in the U.S.

Vermont becomes the first U.S. state to ban the herbicide paraquat, citing NIH-linked research that exposure raises Parkinson’s disease risk; the law takes effect on November 1 but allows state regulators to issue special permits through December 31, 2030 for use on certain fruit crops. It requires annual reporting of paraquat use and funds a state study on alternatives. While some lawmakers worry about farmers’ competitiveness, supporters say the health risks justify action, and other states are weighing similar bans amid ongoing lawsuits against the chemical.

via The Guardian|
#ban#environment#herbicide
Massachusetts Mom Charged With Murder in Deaths of Two Children Amid Custody Fight
us-news2 months ago

Massachusetts Mom Charged With Murder in Deaths of Two Children Amid Custody Fight

A Massachusetts acupuncturist, Janette MacAusland, 49, is charged with two counts of murder after allegedly killing her two young children during a custody dispute amid a messy divorce. She reportedly told police at her aunt’s Vermont home that she strangled Kai (7) and Ella (6) and had attempted to kill herself; authorities then found the children dead inside their Wellesley home. MacAusland fled to Vermont and faces a fugitive-from-justice charge as extradition proceedings begin. The couple had been engaged in a custody battle since last October, with a guardian appointed days before the slayings; neighbors and the babysitter described the children as well cared for."

via New York Post|
#children#divorce#massachusetts
Noah Kahan Maps Fame and Home in The Great Divide: A Track-by-Track Breakdown
music2 months ago

Noah Kahan Maps Fame and Home in The Great Divide: A Track-by-Track Breakdown

THR’s track-by-track dive into Noah Kahan’s fourth album The Great Divide traces how fame reshapes his relationships and his Vermont home, pairing expansive tracks (End of August, The Great Divide, All Them Horses) with extended editions, and showing growth beyond Stick Season while keeping his folk-pop sensibility. Produced with Aaron Dessner and Gabe Simon, the collection explores longing, nostalgia, and the toll of touring across 17-plus tracks.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#fame#music#noah-kahan
Standoff Over ICE Raid Draws Protests in Vermont
local4 months ago

Standoff Over ICE Raid Draws Protests in Vermont

Federal immigration agents executed an arrest at a Dorset Street home in South Burlington after a day-long standoff with hundreds of protesters; three people were removed from inside the residence as demonstrators linked arms, blocked entrances, and clashes with police occurred. Tear gas and flash bangs were used to disperse the crowd. The target, Deyvi Daniel Corona-Sanchez, a Mexican national who had been removed in 2022 and reentered, was not in the house when agents entered, officials later said. Vermont State Police and local officers assisted; activists criticized the action as terrorizing a family, while authorities emphasized safety and noted the operation was conducted by federal agents.

via Vermont Public|
#ice#immigration#local
Target Not Found as Vermont ICE Operation Triggers Daylong South Burlington Protests
local4 months ago

Target Not Found as Vermont ICE Operation Triggers Daylong South Burlington Protests

Federal ICE agents attempted to arrest Deyvi Daniel Corona-Sanchez in South Burlington, but the man was not in the home and was not arrested; three others were detained on unrelated charges after a daylong standoff that drew protesters, and a 3-year-old child was removed earlier. Authorities say faulty surveillance led to misidentification and detentions of bystanders; Corona-Sanchez remains at large. Vermont police criticized how the operation was handled.

via Seven Days Vermont|
#ice#immigration#local
Vermont Protesters Rally as ICE Targets South Burlington Home
local4 months ago

Vermont Protesters Rally as ICE Targets South Burlington Home

More than 100 protesters gathered outside a South Burlington home as ICE sought a federal criminal warrant to enter, chanting and holding signs while police and state troopers controlled traffic and crowd movement. The demonstration, sparked by a prior car chase that ended with a vehicle abandoned near the home, included efforts to protect a person believed inside and to escort a child from the residence, a plan later executed by a school administrator. Border Patrol agents arrived briefly to help de-escalate, but no immediate entry occurred as the standoff continued into the afternoon.

via Seven Days Vermont|
#immigration#law-enforcement#local
Vermont Restaurants Score James Beard 2026 Semifinal Nod
food5 months ago

Vermont Restaurants Score James Beard 2026 Semifinal Nod

The James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for its 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards, with Vermont representation across several categories: Café Monette in St. Albans named a Best New Restaurant semifinalist; Leslie McCrorey Wells (Pizzeria Verità, Trattoria Delia, Sotto Enoteca) is a semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurateur; Kate Wise of Juniper Bar & Restaurant is a semifinalist for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service; and three Vermont chefs were named semifinalists in Best Chef: Northeast—Tiara Adorno (Crooked Ram, Manchester), Paul Trombly (Fancy’s, Burlington), and Max Vogel (Ondis, Montpelier). Semifinalists advance to the list of nominees on March 31, with winners announced June 15 in Chicago.

via sevendaysvt.com|
#awards#chefs#food
Vermont Budget Seeks Tax Relief Amid Education Reform Push
politics5 months ago

Vermont Budget Seeks Tax Relief Amid Education Reform Push

Gov. Phil Scott unveiled a $9.4 billion budget aiming to blunt a projected 6% average property tax hike with $105 million in relief, but further savings depend on school districts keeping budgets in check and on ongoing education reforms from Act 73; the package also addresses housing, energy, health care, crime and transportation, and even contemplates reviving nuclear energy, drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers.

via sevendaysvt.com|
#budget#education-reform-act-73#housing
Dimon backs a two-state test of a 10% credit card rate cap
business5 months ago

Dimon backs a two-state test of a 10% credit card rate cap

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon called Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest an 'economic disaster' and proposed testing the policy in Vermont and Massachusetts to observe its impact on lending and consumers, signaling that price controls could shrink the credit market; banks oppose the idea, and Dimon said JPMorgan would share its analysis with the administration.

via CNBC|
#business#credit-card-rate-cap#jamie-dimon