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Milton initiative to build community conversation on the town's future underway, town-wide gathering set for mid-November

Milton initiative to build community conversation on the town's future underway, town-wide gathering set for mid-November 9 hrs ago

Alek Fleury

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Investigators seeking information about motor oil dumped in Arrowhead Lake

Investigators seeking information about motor oil dumped in Arrowhead Lake Updated Aug 30, 2021

Bridget Higdon

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Bear hunting season to begin Sept. 1 in Vermont

Bear hunting season to begin Sept. 1 in Vermont Aug 11, 2021

Smoke plume from Canada and Western U.S. keeps Vermont air quality "unhealthy for sensitive groups"

Smoke plume from Canada and Western U.S. keeps Vermont air quality "unhealthy for sensitive groups" Updated Jul 26, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

This is what cyanobacteria looks like and why it can be harmful to swimmers

This is what cyanobacteria looks like and why it can be harmful to swimmers Updated Jul 25, 2021

Help conserve native bees and pollinators with these 7 tips

Help conserve native bees and pollinators with these 7 tips Jul 12, 2021

73 years ago, a 6-foot sturgeon was caught in the Lamoille River

73 years ago, a 6-foot sturgeon was caught in the Lamoille River Updated Jul 11, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont Department of Financial Regulation releases report on climate change's impact on the insurance industry

Vermont Department of Financial Regulation releases report on climate change's impact on the insurance industry Updated Jul 7, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Judy Kinner, a champion for Milton's natural areas, leaves Conservation Commission after 24 years

Judy Kinner, a champion for Milton's natural areas, leaves Conservation Commission after 24 years Updated Jun 30, 2021

Residents see first-hand the devastation caused by massive gypsy moth outbreak

Residents see first-hand the devastation caused by massive gypsy moth outbreak Updated Jun 29, 2021

How to identify poison ivy in your backyard or in the woods

How to identify poison ivy in your backyard or in the woods Updated Jun 29, 2021

These 5 numbers show the results of Green Up Day 2021 in Milton

These 5 numbers show the results of Green Up Day 2021 in Milton Jun 23, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Did you know? Fishing access areas are not safe for swimming

Did you know? Fishing access areas are not safe for swimming Jun 16, 2021

Six things to know about Gypsy Moths and how they can affect you in Vermont

Six things to know about Gypsy Moths and how they can affect you in Vermont Updated Jun 16, 2021

Five things to know when you find fawns in Vermont

Five things to know when you find fawns in Vermont Updated Jun 2, 2021

These 2 improvements are being made to the CSWD Milton drop-off center this year

These 2 improvements are being made to the CSWD Milton drop-off center this year May 26, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Orchard and community garden just added to Milton’s Bombardier property

Orchard and community garden just added to Milton’s Bombardier property May 11, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Turtles in the roadway need your help this spring

Turtles in the roadway need your help this spring May 6, 2021

PHOTOS: Students in MHS' Interact Club get a head start on Green Up Day

PHOTOS: Students in MHS' Interact Club get a head start on Green Up Day Apr 29, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

State officials are warning Vermonters not to eat this poisonous plant

State officials are warning Vermonters not to eat this poisonous plant Updated Apr 28, 2021

Into the Woods: 'What are old growth forests?'

Into the Woods: 'What are old growth forests?' Updated May 2, 2021

Your question answered: What is Green Up Day and how do I participate in Milton?

Your question answered: What is Green Up Day and how do I participate in Milton? Updated Apr 27, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Experts warn Vermonters to watch for bears this spring

Experts warn Vermonters to watch for bears this spring Updated Apr 26, 2021

Your question answered: How do I make it through the dreaded tick season?

Your question answered: How do I make it through the dreaded tick season? Apr 12, 2021

Outdoors with Ruthie: 5 tips for enjoying (surviving) a spring sports season!

Outdoors with Ruthie: 5 tips for enjoying (surviving) a spring sports season! Updated Apr 4, 2021

See how Colchester’s Trowel Trades Supply helped keep students warm while learning this winter, and where its products have been featured

See how Colchester’s Trowel Trades Supply helped keep students warm while learning this winter, and where its products have been featured Updated Mar 18, 2021

This agreement with GMP aims to make GLOBALFOUNDRIES its own private utility and protect manufacturing jobs in Vermont Updated Jul 19, 2021

Milton Fire part of 4-department response to blaze on I-89

Milton Fire part of 4-department response to blaze on I-89 Updated Mar 16, 2021

Be careful: Ice conditions are deteriorating rapidly, game wardens say

Be careful: Ice conditions are deteriorating rapidly, game wardens say Updated Mar 26, 2021

As cost for Interstate study increases, some express concerns about its focus

As cost for Interstate study increases, some express concerns about its focus Updated Mar 8, 2021

Outdoors with Ruthie: I may be dreaming of a moonlight swim across the lake!

Outdoors with Ruthie: I may be dreaming of a moonlight swim across the lake! Updated Jul 19, 2021

Into the Wood: Learn about the science of snow and what impact it has on Chittenden County forests

Into the Wood: Learn about the science of snow and what impact it has on Chittenden County forests Updated Mar 10, 2021

FBI document warns Vermont water treatment facilities after Florida cyberattack

FBI document warns Vermont water treatment facilities after Florida cyberattack Updated Feb 17, 2021

Your question answered: How do you protect your child against frostbite?

Your question answered: How do you protect your child against frostbite? Updated Jul 19, 2021

How it works: Assuring snow and ice don’t delay your mail service

How it works: Assuring snow and ice don’t delay your mail service Updated Jul 19, 2021

Vermont launches electric car rebate program Updated Feb 9, 2021

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