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Vermont's unemployment rate 2.6% for May, pre-pandemic level
Jun. 23, 2021 02:46 PM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s unemployment rate was 2.6% for May, a decrease from 2.9% for April, the state Labor Department reported Wednesday.
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Some Vermont towns cancel July Fourth celebrations
Jun. 07, 2021 10:59 AM EDT
ROCKINGHAM, Vt. (AP) — As Vermont comes out of the pandemic, some towns think it's still too soon to gather for July Fourth celebrations.
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Massachusetts vaccinations up; Montpelier to lift mask rule
May. 30, 2021 12:22 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Coronavirus developments around New England:
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More than half the population of Massachusetts...
Walk-in clinics held at fairgrounds, schools, mall on Monday
May. 24, 2021 12:26 PM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Various walk-in clinics were being held around Vermont on Monday at schools, the Berlin mall and fairgrounds in Essex .
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Vermont preparing to offer COVID vaccines to young teens
May. 11, 2021 08:21 AM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The state of Vermont will be ready to begin providing the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents between the ages of 12 to 15 within...
Vermont gets $12M in COVID relief for drug abuse programs
May. 06, 2021 04:35 PM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The state of Vermont is getting $12 million in COVID-19 relief funds so communities can strengthen substance abuse programs, officials...
Vermont tourism industry down an estimated $700 million
Apr. 22, 2021 02:00 AM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — More than a year into the coronavirus pandemic, Vermont's tourism industry is estimated to be down about $700 million to date, according...
Vermont unemployment rate drops to 2.9% in March
Apr. 16, 2021 04:49 PM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont's unemployment rate dropped one-tenth of percentage point in March to 2.9%, the state Labor Department announced Friday.
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Vermont unemployment rate at 3.1% for February
Mar. 27, 2021 10:40 AM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont's unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percentage point in February to 3.1%, according to state Department of Labor.
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Vermont begins process of returning state workers to offices
Mar. 01, 2021 02:20 AM EST
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The state of Vermont is getting ready to make it possible for more state employees to return to their pre-pandemic workplaces,...
Extra vaccine moves up COVID-19 vaccinations for 65 and up
Feb. 25, 2021 08:26 AM EST
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermonters aged 65 and older can now make appointments to get their COVID-19 vaccinations at Walgreens pharmacies, the Vermont...
Vaccination sites will be open in Vermont despite snow
Feb. 01, 2021 02:00 AM EST
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vaccination sites will be open on Tuesday in Vermont as most of the state is expected to get a half to a foot (15-30 centimeters) of...
Governor tests negative; teachers want vaccine
Jan. 20, 2021 04:00 AM EST
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Gov. Phil Scott on Wednesday tested negative for COVID-19 after possible exposure to the coronavirus from a participant at the governor...
Vermont governor says pandemic recovery offers opportunity
By Wilson Ring Jan. 07, 2021 09:20 AM EST
Vermont schools will ask students if they celebrated at home
By Wilson Ring Nov. 24, 2020 02:06 PM EST
The state of Vermont is again encouraging people to limit Thanksgiving gatherings this week to members of their immediate households as a way to limit the...
Vermont Secretary of State certifies state election results
Nov. 10, 2020 04:10 PM EST
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A record number of Vermonters cast ballots in last week's election, including a record number who cast ballots ahead of Election Day,...
Vermont issues guidance for ski resorts, school sports
By Lisa Rathke Nov. 03, 2020 04:35 PM EST
Vermont officials released guidance Tuesday on the operation of ski resorts and on school-based winter sports amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Gov urges Vermonters to contain virus; rink outbreak hits 89
By Lisa Rathke Oct. 30, 2020 02:17 PM EDT
Vermont is experiencing multiple coronavirus outbreaks that are growing and cases are turning up in more schools and child care programs, Health Commissioner...
Vermont officials: gatherings, travel bring new COVID cases
By Wilson Ring Oct. 27, 2020 09:51 AM EDT
Vermont's top officials said Tuesday that small gatherings and out-of-state travel by people who do not quarantine on their return appear to be the source of...