Vermont Couple's Primitive Hockey Stick Valued at $3.5 Million

by Sasha Goldstein Posted on April 17, 2020 at 6:40PM

The couple doesn’t have any expectations of what the stick will fetch. They plan to split the proceeds 50-50 with Germaine’s brother, as he’s the one who found it and gifted it to them.

Vermont Is Now Publicly Releasing Race Data for COVID-19 Cases

by Andrea Suozzo Posted on April 17, 2020 at 6:33PM

The Vermont Department of Health has begun reporting race data for COVID-19 cases, in addition to gender and age breakdowns. As part of Friday's daily update, the department added race and ethnicity metrics to its data dashboard.

In First Turn of 'Spigot,' Scott to Allow Some Vermont Businesses to Reopen

by Colin Flanders Posted on April 17, 2020 at 2:59PM

The Agency of Commerce and Community Development issued a memo Friday detailing further specifics. Businesses can submit questions through the ACCD’s contact form.

Vermont May Close Three State College Campuses

by Kevin McCallum Posted on April 17, 2020 at 12:59PM

Hundreds of people have already asked to address the trustees, who will have the added challenge of meeting by videoconference. A preview of the debate earlier Friday erupted in the Vermont Senate after word of the proposal got out.

Scott Issues Saturday Deadline for Clearing Unemployment Claims Backlog

by Colin Flanders Posted on April 17, 2020 at 12:20PM

“It doesn't put money in the pockets of people who've been waiting too long for food on the table for their families, or help anyone sleep better at night,” Harrington said. “That's why we're going to do better.”

Scott Says New Guidance for Farmers Markets Is Coming on Friday

by Colin Flanders Posted on April 15, 2020 at 11:22PM

"We understand the need, and we want to put this on the front of the list," Scott said at his regular press briefing. The move to shutter markets was met with surprise from market managers, many of whom had already rolled out measures meant to ensure proper social distancing and minimize person-to-person contact.

Vermont Requires Insurance Companies to Cover COVID-19 Costs

by Kevin McCallum Posted on April 15, 2020 at 5:50PM

Correction, April 16, 2020: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Blue Cross Blue Shield as a for-profit insurance company. It is a nonprofit.

Coronavirus Cases Found Among Staff At Bennington Nursing Home

by Derek Brouwer Posted on April 15, 2020 at 5:28PM

Not every positive case at a nursing home has led to wider infection, however. At Franklin County Rehab Center, one resident tested positive last week.

Vermont Lawmakers Frustrated by Issues With Unemployment System

by Colin Flanders Posted on April 15, 2020 at 3:45PM

"I live paycheck to paycheck," Ford told Seven Days. "I wish I didn't, but I do, and that's just the reality of it.

Vermont Sues Man Who Sold Masks to Hospital at 'Unconscionable' Price

by Derek Brouwer Posted on April 14, 2020 at 7:20PM