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May 22, 2013

Glimpse Behind the Scenes at 250 Vermont Artisans’ Studios this Memorial Day Weekend

Vermont’s venerable Open Studio Weekend features nearly 250 craftspeople and fine artists across Vermont who will open their studios to greet visitors for conversation and shopping during the 2013 Open Studio Tour on May 25 and 26. Read more

May 22, 2013

Sec’y of State Office Opens 150 Years of Caledonia County Court History for Research

Secretary of State Jim Condos announced today that the Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA), a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, is making steady progress on an initiative to preserve and improve access to Vermont’s archival court records. VSARA recently completed processing of all Caledonia County court records from 1794 to 1945. Read more

May 21, 2013

Gov. Peter Shumlin issued a statement following the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma

May 21, 2013 - Gov. Peter Shumlin issued the following statement: “My heart goes out to the friends, families and neighbors of those lost in the series of devastating tornadoes that have roared over Oklahoma this week. We are contacting emergency officials with Gov. Fallin’s office to offer Vermont’s assistance in clean up and recovery. Tropical Storm Irene gave us a first-hand look at the devastation and loss that follow in the wake of serious storms, and just as Vermont appreciated the help from other states at that time, we now stand ready to assist Oklahoma.” read moreRead more

May 21, 2013

Vermont State Parks Open this Weekend

Are you ready for some summer? Vermont State Parks announces the annual opening of its summer operating season this weekend. The Memorial Day holiday, the unofficial beginning of summer, also marks the beginning of the prime season for all 52 state parks. Read more

May 21, 2013

EMS Day at State House Honors Vermont First Responders

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Day will bring together first responders from among the more than 2,000 EMS providers along the State House lawn (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) as a part of National EMS Week celebrations. Read more

May 21, 2013

VT Departments of Corrections, Fish & Wildlife Partner for Bat Conservation

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has partnered with the Southeast State Correctional Facility in Windsor to help save Vermont’s bats. Inmates involved in a work crew program recently built 50 bat houses that state biologists are using to provide daytime roosting sites for bats. Read more

May 21, 2013

Vermont State Historic Sites Open for the Season

Vermont State Historic Sites open for ‘13 season with new exhibits, events & a fresh website. Plan a visit at the new www.historicsites.vermont.gov. Read more

May 20, 2013

Sec’y of State Jim Condos Announces Awards Winners of 2013 Poster and Essay Contest

Secretary of State Jim Condos honored the winners of the 2013 Vermont Secretary of State’s Poster and Essay Contest on Monday, May 13th at the State House in Montpelier. Read more

May 17, 2013

Gov. Shumlin: New Wireless Service in Bethel Available

May 17, 2013 - MONTPELIER - Gov. Peter Shumlin announced today that an innovative collaboration to address much needed wireless service is fully operational in Bethel. Working together, the State of Vermont, the Vermont Telecommunications Authority (VTA), the Town of Bethel, AT&T and FairPoint helped solve a challenge facing GW Plastics, a leading manufacturer of plastic injection molded products. The lack of cell coverage was presenting challenges, and Brenan Riehl, President and CEO of GW Plastics, needed to find a solution. read moreRead more

May 17, 2013

Gov. Peter Shumlin issued the following statement on the decline in Vermontâ€™s unemployment rate

May 17, 2013 - MONTPELIER - Gov. Shumlin issued the following statement: “It is great news that Vermont’s unemployment rate has dropped yet again, and we continue to have the third lowest rate in the nation. The unemployment rate traditionally fluctuates, but this steady decline reflects what I’m hearing from employers as I travel the state – that they are looking for skilled workers to fill their job openings. Vermont’s 4 percent unemployment rate, 3.5 points lower than the national rate, makes clear that Vermont is a great place to live and work.” read moreRead more

May 17, 2013

Final Public Hearings Set on Annual Deer Management Program Review

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will host the final two of five annual deer management public hearings on Tuesday, May 21 in Lyndonville and Wednesday, June 5 in Manchester. Three earlier hearings were held in Springfield, Montpelier and St Albans. Read more

May 17, 2013

Public Hearings Scheduled on Changes to Trout and Bass Fishing Regulations

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board is holding three public hearings May 28, 29, and 30 on proposed regulation changes that would increase trout and bass fishing opportunities for anglers and reduce the daily brook trout limit. Read more

May 16, 2013

Gov. Shumlin names new Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health

May 16, 2013 - MONTPELIER - Gov. Peter Shumlin announced today that Paul Dupre of Barre, Executive Director of Washington County Mental Health Services, Inc. (WCMHS), will become the new state Commissioner of Mental Health. Dupre has worked closely with the Department of Mental Health, the Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services, consumers, families and advocates in developing and implementing a recovery philosophy in community settings. He replaces Acting Commissioner Mary Moulton, who will return to her previous position at WCMHS. read moreRead more

May 16, 2013

Cliff Tops and Overlooks Closed to Protect Nesting Peregrines

Hiking Vermont’s hillsides is a great way to enjoy a warm spring day, but the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and Audubon Vermont recommend you check to see if the area you’re planning to hike or climb is open. Several cliff areas are currently closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons. Read more

May 16, 2013

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Schedules Public Comment

A series of public comment meetings will be held in May to gather feedback on the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources’ Draft White River Basin Tactical Water Quality Management Plan. Read more