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Hunger Mountain Co-op purchases neighboring rK Miles property
The former site of a building materials supplier was damaged in a 2023 fire.
BETA Technologies lands $300M investment to advance hybrid electric aircraft
“We look forward to partnering to co-develop products that will unlock the potential of hybrid electric flight,” BETA CEO Kyle Clark said.
Vermont officials to audit Burlington Electric Department after mistakes in reporting
State officials saw a “pattern of errors, inconsistencies and shortfalls,” they wrote in a letter.
Vermont broadband board outlines $180M funding proposal, with major investment in NEK
“It’s a once-in-a-generation investment that’s going to shape our communities for decades,” said Christa Shute, executive director of NEK Broadband.
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Morrisville business upcycles Vermonters’ winter wear
BirdieBlue makes boutique bags out of cut-up ski jackets and snow pants.
Amazon appeals Essex board’s rejection of warehouse project in Saxon Hill
The town claimed in its decision the applicants provided “unreliable” and “misleading” traffic information regarding the proposal to build an Amazon distribution facility in Saxon Hill.
‘We had no choice’: Holland Food Shelf to shut down amid federal funding losses
As the Northeast Kingdom food pantry winds down, residents and advocates are concerned its absence will leave a vulnerable and rural part of the state without enough support.
Vermont Public slashes 15 jobs in wake of federal cuts to public media
The cuts meant 13 staffers lost their jobs, according to CEO Vijay Singh. He called the layoffs “heartbreaking” but necessary for the station’s survival.
Vermont shops and businesses brace for higher costs on imports after Trump executive order
A federal rule allowed small businesses to bypass tariffs on foreign orders under $800. That exemption ends on Friday.
Vermont seeks federal funds for EV charger buildout, again, after Trump administration’s reversal
After cutting off $16 million for Vermont in February, the U.S. Department of Transportation backtracked this month to allow access to the money.
Vermonters learn how to weatherize homes through Vermont Adult Learning program
The organization chose to prioritize weatherization and heat pump installation partially due to the state’s climate goals, said Director of Workforce Development Kim Rupe Lennox.
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