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Media Note: WDEV Cancels Dave Gram's Talk Show

by Derek Brouwer Posted on November 9, 2020 at 11:50AM

It didn't work out that way, Cormier said Monday. Managers bristled when Gram seemed to inject his opinions into political topics.

A man waving a flag to passing vehicles in downtown Burlington

After Biden Win, Election Celebrations Erupt in Burlington

by Matthew Roy Posted on November 7, 2020 at 4:52PM

Kevin McCallum contributed reporting. The slideshow on this post was updated with additional photos on November 9, 2020.

UVM Medical Center president and chief operating officer Dr. Stephen Leffler

Cyberattack Sidelines 300 UVM Medical Center Employees

by Colin Flanders Posted on November 6, 2020 at 9:36PM

It is unclear exactly which employees have been impacted by the shutdown; a UVM Health Network spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for a breakdown. But many work in patient financial services, according to one such employee who spoke with Seven Days on the condition of anonymity.

Weinberger Wants to Limit Gathering Sizes Until March

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on November 6, 2020 at 4:29PM

The mayor's latest proposal is based on a report from city staff that documents cases growing nationwide and in Canada due to travel and holiday events. The report includes a list of other cities — including Montréal, Boulder, Colo., and Bloomington, Ind. — that have similar gathering limits.

Gov. Scott speaks at Friday's press conference.

Scott Condemns Trump for Trying to Undermine Election Results

by Andrea Suozzo Posted on November 6, 2020 at 3:53PM

Trump has also spent several days tweeting falsehoods about the election, many of which have been flagged by the social media platform. Though the presidential race is usually called within the first day or two after polls close, the high volume of voters casting ballots by mail due to the pandemic has extended the counting process.

Walmart Blocks Vermont Workers From Hazard Pay Program

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on November 6, 2020 at 1:18PM

About 30,000 Vermonters are eligible for the program, which is funded by Vermont's $1.25 billion federal CARES Act allotment. Employers have until November 13 to apply on their workers' behalf; by statute, employees can't apply for themselves.

Copeland Hanzas, Krowinski to Seek Speakership if Johnson’s Defeat Stands

by Paul Heintz Posted on November 6, 2020 at 11:12AM

Krowinski was appointed to the House in 2012 and has served as majority leader for the past two terms. A former executive director of the Vermont Democratic Party, she later worked for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and now leads Emerge Vermont, an organization that trains and recruits Democratic women to run for public office.

Republicans Tagged House Speaker Johnson as Out of Touch

by Kevin McCallum Posted on November 5, 2020 at 12:32AM

Over the summer, Republican leaders noticed that while Johnson was tied up leading an extended legislative session, the Morgans were campaigning very effectively. They did so together, and not only on their home turf of Milton, but in conservative areas of Grand Isle County such as Alburgh, said Sen. Corey Parent (R-Franklin).

Outside a polling place in Stowe on Election Day

Seven Takeaways From Vermont's 2020 Election

by Paul Heintz Posted on November 4, 2020 at 11:35PM

Perhaps the most impressive outcome of Tuesday's election was its historic voter turnout. More than 372,235 Vermonters cast ballots, or 74 percent of the state's registered voters, according to unofficial results. Turnout was up at least 16 percent over 2016.

National Guard to Aid Hospitals After Cyberattack Cripples Networks

by Colin Flanders Posted on November 4, 2020 at 8:49PM

Leffler and other officials have stressed that the network's hospitals continue to serve patients, albeit with some delays. But while they emphasize that the quality of care remains unaltered, some aren't so sure.