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• Delegation warns against interference as Mueller gains indictments

  30-10-2017 23:14 via vtdigger.org
  Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., outside the U.S. Capitol. File photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDiggerWASHINGTON — As the first indictments emerged Monday in a special counsel’s probe of any Russian interference in the 2016 election, members of Vermont’s delegation called for the investigation to be protected.
  President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort and another aide, Rick Gates, pleaded not guilty to charges that included money laundering and making false st
  
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• Bewitching Stories From The Green Mountain State dlvr.it/PyPLbR https://t.co/fXIYfQaJjq

  30-10-2017 23:13 via twitter.com
  
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• Advocates hopeful of action on publicly funded health care next year

  30-10-2017 22:40 via vtdigger.org
  Dr. Deb Richter, a primary care physician. File photo by Erin Mansfield/VTDiggerHealth care advocates touted two pieces of legislation they see as a step toward universal publicly funded health care Saturday during a conference in Montpelier.The identical bills introduced in the Vermont House and Senate earlier this year would make primary care available to all Vermonters by 2019.Specifically, S.53 and H.248 identify their purpose as ensuring Vermonters are able to get primary health care &ldquo
  
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• Judge allows Burlington to clear homeless camp

  30-10-2017 22:33 via vtdigger.org
  Attorney Jay Diaz, with the ACLU, and Jared Carter, answer questions from reporters on a class action lawsuit they filed on behalf of homeless residents in the city they say are being unconstitutionally evicted from encampments on public land. Photo by Morgan True / VTDiggerBURLINGTON — A federal judge declined to issue a temporary injunction that would block the city from clearing a North Avenue homeless encampment, while a lawsuit challenging the city policy proceeds.
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• Wired for Safety: Protecting our democratic process

  30-10-2017 22:17 via vtdigger.org
  Editor’s note: “Wired for Safety” is a weekly column on cybersecurity and other tech issues. Duane Dunston is an assistant professor of cybersecurity and networking at Champlain College. He received his bachelor’s and master’s of science from Pfeiffer College. From 2001 to 2011 he worked in cybersecurity for NOAA. He is a first-year doctoral student at Northeastern University. His other activities include “You Have A Voice,” a project to develop an elect
  
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• Citibank threatens suit if Burlington Telecom sold to co-op

  30-10-2017 22:13 via vtdigger.org
  BURLINGTON — An attorney for Citibank says the bank will sue if the city sells Burlington Telecom to a local co-operative that is one of two finalists seeking to purchase the internet, phone and cable provider.
  Hours before the City Council is expected vote on a buyer for Burlington Telecom, city officials posted online an email sent Sunday night from Citibank to an attorney working for the city.
  In the missive, the Citibank attorney Kevin Fitzgerald writes that the bid from the Keep BT Lo
  
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• Dorothy's List: Spooky Secrets Lurk Throughout 'The Inn Between' dlvr.it/PyNtqs https://t.co/kVpGbjaLCR

  30-10-2017 22:09 via twitter.com
  
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• LISTEN: Dorothy's List: Spooky Secrets Lurk Throughout 'The Inn Between' dlvr.it/PyNtbX https://t.co/BQBxk7sgEi

  30-10-2017 22:04 via twitter.com
  
  LISTEN: Dorothy's List: Spooky Secrets Lurk Throughout 'The Inn Between' dlvr.it/PyNtbX https://t.co/BQBxk7sgEi
  
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• State’s guardian ad litem program pressured by caseloads

  30-10-2017 19:37 via vtdigger.org
  Alicia Connors, coordinator for guardians ad litem in Windsor, Orange and Washington counties, talks with guardian ad litem Kevin Christie, of Hartford, after a family court hearing in Windsor Superior Court in White River Junction. Photo by James M. Patterson/Valley News
  (This story is by Nicola Smith of the Valley News, in which it first appeared Oct. 29, 2017.)
  Susan Koh served in the Peace Corps, later worked at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction as chief of ambulatory care and re
  
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• LISTEN: Vermont's Labor History And Unions Today dlvr.it/PyMj6c https://t.co/AEjnmWROv3

  30-10-2017 19:12 via twitter.com
  
  LISTEN: Vermont's Labor History And Unions Today dlvr.it/PyMj6c https://t.co/AEjnmWROv3
  
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• Three Barnet Men Arrested in Deer Poaching Incident

  30-10-2017 16:49 via vtdigger.org
  For Immediate Release:October 30, 2017Media Contacts:Col. Jason Batchelder, 802-828-1483; Lt. Dave Gregory, 802-751-0103
  Three Barnet Men Arrested in Deer Poaching IncidentOne Man Previously Convicted of Two Dozen Fish and Wildlife Crimes
  DANVILLE, Vt. – Three Barnet men were recently arrested and charged with multiple counts related to a nighttime deer poaching incident.Carl Sanborn, 47, and his son Jonathan Sanborn, 20, allegedly shot with a bow and arrow at a deer decoy on the night of
  
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• Today we take a look at the influence organized labor has had on Vermont & trends in union membership in the state: dlvr.it/Pxy0sm

  30-10-2017 15:17 via twitter.com
  Today we take a look at the influence organized labor has had on Vermont & trends in union membership in the state: dlvr.it/Pxy0sm
  
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• Southwestern Vermont Health Care installs third StoryWalk at local elementary school

  30-10-2017 14:45 via vtdigger.org
  News Release — Southwestern Vermont Health CareOct. 27, 2017
  Media Contact:Ashley Brenon JowettCommunications & Marketing SpecialistPhone: 802.447.5019
  [email protected]
  BENNINGTON–October 27, 2017–Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) installed its third StoryWalk®–an innovative way for children to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time–at Molly Stark Elementary today.
  The StoryWalk® concept was originally created by Anne Ferguso
  
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• Norwich cadets to march 50 miles for veterans’ fundraiser

  30-10-2017 14:40 via vtdigger.org
  News Release — Norwich UniversityOct 27, 2017
  Contact:Daphne Larkin802-485-2886
  [email protected]
  NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University cadets will continue their tradition of marching 50 miles to raise funds for the Veterans’ Place, Inc., a Northfield transition home and support center for homeless veterans.
  The three-day, 8th Annual Legacy March begins in Norwich, Vt., Norwich University’s original town, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, and ends with the cadets arriving back
  
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• Mayor Miro Weinberger’s public appearance schedule for Oct. 28–Nov. 3, 2017

  30-10-2017 14:35 via vtdigger.org
  News Release — Mayor Miro WeinbergerOctober 27, 2017
  Contact:Katie Vane802.734.0617
  Mayor Miro Weinberger’s public appearance schedule for October 28 – November 3, 2017:
  Saturday, October 2811:00 am National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – City Hall, 149 Church Street11:30 am 15th Annual Vermont Tibet Festival – Edmunds Elementary School Gymnasium
  Sunday, October 292:00 pm Halloween Bike Ride – City Hall Park
  Monday, October 305:30 pm Board of Finance Meetin
  
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• Northern Vermont University open houses Nov. 10-11

  30-10-2017 14:25 via vtdigger.org
  News Release — Northern Vermont UniversityOct. 27, 2017
  Contact:Melissa Weinstein635-1247
  [email protected]
  Northern Vermont University will host fall open houses for prospective students and their families Nov. 10 at NVU-Lyndon and Nov. 11 at NVU-Johnson.
  The free events will include a campus tour, lunch and the opportunity to talk with faculty, staff, students, and financial aid and admissions representatives. Johnson and Lyndon state colleges will unify officially July 1, 2018,
  
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• Vermont storm knocks out power for 55,000 homes

  30-10-2017 14:24 via vtdigger.org
  Green Mountain Power and Vermont Electric Co-op are reporting widespread outages after an 80 mile an hour windstorm swept through the state last night.VEC reported that about 10,000 homes in its service area are without power. More than 45,000 homes and businesses served by Green Mountain Power are out of electricity.Many roads were also closed on Monday morning, due to downed trees and power lines. For the latest information about roads, go to the VTrans website.Green Mountain Power is reportin
  
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• UPDATED: Storm knocks out power for 55,000 Vermont customers

  30-10-2017 14:24 via vtdigger.org
  (This story was updated Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m.)
  Green Mountain Power and Vermont Electric Co-op say it may be days before some customers regain power amid widespread outages after an 80 mph windstorm swept through the state Sunday night.VEC reported that more than 10,000 customers in its service area are without power. More than 45,000 homes and businesses served by Green Mountain Power lost electricity.By Monday evening, GMP said that number was down to about 32,600.Many roads were also closed on
  
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• Community Health Centers of Burlington announce Community Partnership Award to UVM Medical Center Specialty Clinics

  30-10-2017 14:20 via vtdigger.org
  News Release — Community Health Centers of BurlingtonOctober 26, 2017
  Contact:Kim AndersonDirector of Development and Communications(802) 264-8193
  [email protected]
  BURLINGTON, VT – The Community Health Centers of Burlington (CHCB) is pleased to announce the recent presentation of their Community Partnership Award to the University of Vermont Medical Center Specialty Clinics for providing long-term, monthly services at no cost to CHCB patients.
  Dr. Stephen Leffler, Chief P
  
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• Snelling Center for Government accepting applications for Early Childhood Leadership Institute

  30-10-2017 14:15 via vtdigger.org
  News Release — Snelling Center for GovernmentOct. 26, 2017
  Contact:Director Suzanne Trahey
  [email protected].
  www.snellingcenter.org
  October 26, 2017 – The Snelling Center for Government is now accepting applications for the Early Childhood Leadership Institute Class of 2018. The Early Childhood Leadership Institute is a unique leadership and personal transformative institute, initiated in 2014 to stimulate enthusiasm for and effective participation in efforts to
  
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• Sanders visits Puerto Rico, meets with government officials

  30-10-2017 14:05 via vtdigger.org
  News Release — Sen. Bernie SandersOct. 27, 2017
  Contact:Sanders Press Office
  [email protected]
  SAN JUAN, P.R., Oct. 27 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) visited Puerto Rico on Friday and met with locals and government officials, including Governor Ricardo Rosselló and San Juan Mayor Yulín Cruz, to discuss relief efforts thus far and and what is needed to rebuild the island going forward. Sanders held a press conference with Cruz on Friday afternoon. See
  
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• Leahy on Trump opioid announcement

  30-10-2017 14:00 via vtdigger.org
  News Release — Sen. Patrick LeahyOct. 26, 2017
  Contact:Jay Tilton202-224-2667
  A Reality Check On The President’s Opioid Announcement
  White House’s Tough Talk On The Opioid Crisis Crumbles As New ‘Plan’ Offers No New Resources, While Congressional Republicans Act To Slash Medicaid By $1 Trillion
  President Trump’s long awaited declaration on the nationwide opioids crisis is nothing more than symbolic talk. There is no action or new funding behind the Presid
  
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• Logic Supply Awarded Vermont Employment Growth Incentive and Vermont Training Program Grant

  30-10-2017 13:53 via vtdigger.org
  Logic Supply. Courtesy photoFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 30, 2017
  Logic Supply Awarded Vermont Employment Growth Incentive and Vermont Training Program Grant
  SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – Logic Supply (www.logicsupply.com), a South Burlington-based computer hardware company, has received a Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Award by the Vermont Economic Progress Council and approval for a Vermont Training Program grant to support its expansion of facilities and new jobs in Vermont.
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• Different visions of government on collision course in Bennington

  30-10-2017 03:09 via vtdigger.org
  Bennington Charter Review Committee members speak recently about the mayoral option for town government. The group is reviewing the current charter and will give the Selectboard recommendations for revisions. Photo by Jim Therrien/VTDiggerBENNINGTON — A familiar political rift has resurfaced in Bennington as competing visions of what form of government the town needs seem headed for an electoral showdown.
  Members of the committee considering changes to the town charter have objected to the
  
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• Vermont witch trial to be part of ‘Legends’ TV segment

  30-10-2017 02:35 via vtdigger.org
  A promotional image for “Witchcraft,” a “New England Legends” TV series segment, showing a 1613 British notice of witch trials.POWNAL — A witch trial involving some of the earliest white settlers of Pownal is among several tales featured in the next segment of the “New England Legends” series, which will air on Halloween evening on Vermont public television.
  “Witchcraft,” produced by Jeff Belanger and Tony Dunne, marks the sixth episode in th
  
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• Vermont calendar trades postcard views for people

  30-10-2017 01:53 via vtdigger.org
  Brattleboro kindergartner Lucy Mnookin is one of many people pictured in the “We Are Vermont!” 2018 calendar. Photo by Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger
  BRATTLEBORO — Everyone’s Books co-owner Nancy Braus was stocking Vermont calendars one fall when, leafing through a plethora of postcard views, she noticed something missing.
  “Year upon year we have looked at everything available — churches and covered bridges and colored leaves — and thought, ‘None of
  
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• Treasurer’s Office negotiates 51% administrative fee reduction for supplemental retirement plans

  30-10-2017 01:01 via vtdigger.org
  News Release — Vermont Treasurer’s OfficeOctober 27, 2017
  Press Contact:Tim Lueders-Dumont(802) 828-1451
  Savings Will Accrue to Plan Participants
  MONTPELIER, VT — Vermont State Treasurer Beth Pearce announced today that members of the State (VSERS), Teachers’ (VSTRS), and Municipal (VMERS) retirement systems will soon be able to save more money for retirement under an agreement with a new third-party administrator, Prudential Retirement. The Treasurer’s Office was a
  
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• Judge OKs $800K more for EB-5 cleanup work

  30-10-2017 00:50 via vtdigger.org
  Michael Goldberg, the court-appointed receiver in the EB-5 fraud case, speaks at a Statehouse news conference. File photo by Michael Dougherty/VTDiggerA federal judge has approved the latest request totaling $834,380 for the court-appointed receiver and other professionals overseeing Jay Peak and Burke Mountain, the resorts at the center of a massive EB-5 investor fraud case.
  The request covers the fees and expenses for Michael Goldberg, the receiver, and professionals assisting him for the peri
  
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• Leahy irked at Trump’s withholding of some JFK documents

  30-10-2017 00:20 via vtdigger.org
  Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. File photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDiggerWASHINGTON — Fifty-four years after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Texas, the federal government last week was set to release all remaining documents related to the investigation.
  However, just hours before the deadline Thursday evening, President Donald Trump announced he would allow agencies to withhold some files until April so information damaging to national security could be redacted.
  The administration&r
  
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• Smith: Much is riding on Burlington Telecom decision

  30-10-2017 00:05 via vtdigger.org
  Mike Smith is a regular columnist for VTDigger. He hosts the radio program “Open Mike with Mike Smith” on WDEV 550 AM and 96.1, 96.5, 98.3 and 101.9 FM and is a political analyst for WCAX-TV and WVMT radio. He was the secretary of administration and secretary of human services under former Gov. Jim Douglas and former state president of FairPoint Communications.
  It’s an oft-repeated phrase: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
  In the past,
  
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• Gerry Silverstein: All-payer ACO model: strengths and weaknesses

  30-10-2017 00:05 via vtdigger.org
  Editor’s note: This commentary is by Gerry Silverstein, of South Burlington, who has interests in individual, community and global health.
  The Vermont All-Payer Accountable Care Organization Model is a new health care delivery and insurance program whose stated goals are to improve access to and outcomes of health care in Vermont and to reduce the rate of growth of annual health care spending to 3.5 percent or less (nationally health care is growing at an annual rate of 5.6 percent). It is
  
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• Guy Page: ‘Residential standards’ for VY decommissioning make little sense

  30-10-2017 00:00 via vtdigger.org
  Editor’s note: This commentary is by Guy Page, of Berlin, who is the communications director of the Vermont Energy Partnership.
  If some in agencies of the Scott administration pursue their dream to restore the Vermont Yankee site to “residential standards” (Oct. 19, “NorthStar balks at ‘residential’ standard for Vermont Yankee cleanup”), they will be responsible for a deal-killer that makes little sense from the standpoint of past agreements and likely f
  
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