Members of the community recently shared their favorite quiet moments in the snow via the Milton Independent's Facebook page. These moments reminded us of a poem by Robert Frost, which echoes the beauty of Vermont in winter.
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MILTON — After serving french fries and burgers out of a truck in Malletts Bay for nearly 12 years, Brian Billings and his family are finally setting up a brick and mortar joint in Milton.
MONTPELIER — Vermont officials on Friday announced that distribution of COVID-19 vaccines by age will begin on Jan. 25, and will start by targeting those in the 75-or-older age band.
MONTPELIER — Gov. Phil Scott on Thursday announced organizational changes to modernize the state’s public safety and select permitting and regulatory functions with the aim of increasing efficiency and improving these systems.
MONTPELIER — Waterfowl hunters who did not remove their hunting blinds from the waters of the state earlier must do so before Feb. 15 on Lake Champlain or May 15 on inland waters, according to a reminder from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
MONTPELIER — Gov. Phil Scott on Thursday signed Executive Order 02-21, to professionalize and modernize the Natural Resources Board and its district commissions.
JERICHO CENTER — Mobbs Farm is a 278-acre recreation area with a vast multi-use trail network and a long history of public access.
This Weekend with Bridget is a recurring column. Every week, she recommends a place to go or a way to have fun at home. Send her an email at bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com.
COLCHESTER — Just off the highway, The Tackle Box is geared up to give you the best day out on the ice this winter. After that, the store will also be ready to provide you with warmer-weather fishing and hunting equipment.
COLCHESTER — Approximately 100 Vermont Army National Guard soldiers will support operations in Washington D.C. ahead of the Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20.
Shake off the cabin fever, mask up and get out this weekend. Head to South Hero to unwind with wine and art, or take a drive down to Burlington with the kids to view a new, interactive exhibit. If you've been missed going to the theater, let the Northern Stage bring a show to you.
As COVID-19 cases increase across Vermont, we'll provide you a daily view into the numbers.
MILTON — For just over $300,000 in Milton, you can get this newly-listed, four-bedroom home with a spacious backyard and two-car garage. Located on a Chrisemily Lane, this home has a desirable eat-in kitchen, like-new carpeting and an unfinished basement rife with possibilities.
MONTPELIER — Those receiving 3SquaresVT benefits from the Department for Children and Families will see their benefits increase by 15% from this month through June, made possible by the federally-approved Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, according to a Vermont DCF.
BARRE — Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel raised $5,120 for the Vermont Foodbank and the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity (JCEO) Plattsburgh Foodshelf through a clever fundraising event this past holiday season.
Parents have been asking me some tough questions recently about their teenagers being stressed to the point they might try to hurt themselves or even try to commit suicide. This is a topic that should be stressed for all parents, so let me try to provide some helpful information.
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump was impeached for the second time by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, according to media reports.
Milton Recreation is excited to announce a new special event: The Great Milton Bake Off!
Dominated by shades of gray, the landscape appears bleak in winter. Look closer and you may glimpse muted mauves in the distant mountains or the warm glow that envelopes the land at the golden hour.
Here are a selection of incidents the Milton Police Department responded to between Dec. 18-22.
MONTPELIER — A Vermont State Police trooper in the Shaftsbury barracks resigned late Tuesday, as officials investigated a social media post he had published in support of insurrection in the nation’s capitol last week.
MONTPELIER — In response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Vermont House passed a bill on Tuesday that intends to give towns more flexibility when it comes to conducting their annual 2021 town meetings.
BROOKLINE -- Take camping to a whole new level with this open-air cabin that’s tucked into a forest grove on a flower farm. But get your reservations in now.
MONTPELIER — During a press conference Tuesday, state officials indicated that a recent surge in daily cases of COVID-19 in Vermont is mirroring a surge experienced in October, and may be tied to Christmas and New Year’s Eve holiday gatherings.
MONTPELIER — On Friday, the Vermont legislature passed a resolution condemning the storming of the U.S. Capitol Building earlier in the week.
Even COVID-19 and social distancing can’t stop the world-renowned, long-awaited Girl Scout cookie season
SOUTH BURLINGTON — The United Way of Northwestern Vermont has acquired Common Good Vermont as one of its programs, according to a release.
MONTPELIER — COVID Support VT is helping Vermonters find ways to reset the unease and stress brought on by the nearly year-long COVID-19 pandemic. The organization suggests that people:
The Vermont Department of Health has reported the latest town-by-town COVID-19 case data, instances of someone being infected while in a school building, and vaccine figures for each county.
Since the late 1700s, Vermont towns have held town meetings to vote on issues like local officials and municipal budgets. These meetings can be loud and crowded, as residents pack into rows of folding chairs and stand shoulder to shoulder along the wall.
MILTON —This spring, Milton residents can expect a new and improved outdoor recreational space on the grounds of the Milton Elementary and Middle Schools.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Vermonters were thrilled when they heard they could once again return to their favorite bar or gym when various restrictions were lifted, but which did they miss more?
BARRE — The third #802phonesdown!headsup! video public service announcement contest is open for entries, and Vermont high school students are encouraged to submit theirs through March 15.
ST. ALBANS — You can support the mission of the American Red Cross by doing more than giving blood. The Red Cross also has virtual volunteer positions that you might be able to fill.
MONTPELIER — Vermont’s secretary of education said he is targeting a spring return for full in-person education statewide during an update on the state’s COVID-19 response Friday.
GRANBY/VICTORY — You don’t realize how much you rely on electricity until a tree limb falls on the wires outside and knocks out your power. The towns of Granby and Victory, found in the Northeast Kingdom, didn’t get to experience the luxury until 1963 when they were the last two to do so.
ST. ALBANS CITY — More than 100 million Americans have, at this point, received their latest round of stimulus checks from the federal government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said Friday.
MILTON — Having a shoulder to lean on and a friendly face to talk to are perhaps more important than ever. Milton Mentors, a program of the Milton Community Youth Coalition, is committed to being that service for Milton's youth.
MONTPELIER — The 2021-22 legislative session began this week, and the six senators, all Democrats, who were elected or re-elected in November to represent the Chittenden District, got to work.
JOHNSON — Vermont Electric Co-op (VEC), the member-owned electric distribution utility, has announced that it’s continuing its incentives program, which allows members to cut down their bills.
ST. ALBANS — According to state officials, Vermont is seventh in the nation for prevalence of vaccine distribution. This accomplishment comes despite significant logistical, operational and scheduling challenges hospitals have encountered.
BURLINGTON — The University of Vermont Medical Center and the Vaccine Testing Center at the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine have successfully reached and surpassed the targeted number of enrollees for an ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, a…
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60 soldiers and airmen of the Vermont Army National Guard recently received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Senator Ram speaks out following positive COVID-19 tests of fellow legislators
This Weekend with Bridget is a recurring column. Every week, she recommends a place to go or a way to have fun at home. Send her an email at bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com.
MILTON — Have you driven past North Gardens Lane and wondered what those newly constructed homes look like inside? Have you wondered what they are worth? This newly-completed home is on the market for $383,000.
MONTPELIER — Up to $2 million in COVID-19 relief funds have been earmarked for an anticipated move to balloted elections and possible mail-in elections this coming Town Meeting Day.
MONTPELIER — Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan on Thursday called for a criminal investigation into Wednesday’s riots around the Capitol Building in the nation's capital, and the prosecution of anyone who may have contributed to them.
Happy Friday! The holidays may be over and the long month of January may be ahead, but that doesn't mean there's no fun left to be had.
Maybe New Year’s resolutions aren’t for you, but perhaps you are thinking about trying something new in 2021. If you’ve ever thought about picking up fishing, you don’t need to wait for warmer weather to get going.