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Vermont preparing to resume use of J&J COVID-19 vaccine

Apr. 26, 2021 08:33 AM EDT
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Some Vermont pharmacies could resume use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19 as early as Monday, but state clinics for...

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...

Advocates, restaurants call for extension of meals program

By Lisa Rathke Oct. 22, 2020 09:29 AM EDT
BERLIN, Vt. (AP) — Advocates for a program that uses federal coronavirus relief money to distribute free restaurant-made meals intended for people in need...

Virus outbreak linked to hockey rink grows to 30 cases

Oct. 19, 2020 09:53 AM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The outbreak of people infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 traced to a Montpelier hockey rink has expanded to 30, the Vermont...

Vermont Health Department probes hockey-related outbreak

By Lisa Rathke Oct. 16, 2020 11:03 AM EDT
The Vermont Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 cases related to youth and adult recreational hockey and broomball teams in central...

Foodbank: Thousands of food boxes not delivered in September

Oct. 15, 2020 12:15 PM EDT
BARRE, Vt. (AP) — A change in contractors for a federal food distribution program has led to thousands of meals not being provided in September, according to...

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2019, file photo, Republican Gov. Phil Scott speaks at a news conference in Essex Junction, Vt. Scott is running for reelection as governor of Vermont. (AP Photo/Wilson Ring, File)
Vermont Lt Gov Zuckerman to face GOP governor in November

By Wilson Ring Aug. 11, 2020 07:33 AM EDT

Vermont hospital sees rise in ATV-related injuries

Jul. 11, 2020 12:26 PM EDT
BARRE, Vt. (AP) — The University of Vermont Medical Center says it's seeing an increase in ATV-related injuries this year. The hospital...

Toni Kessler, owner of West River Seeds, in Townshend, Vt., talks about the Dakota Winter Onions bloom from her garden on Friday, May 29, 2020. (Kristopher Radder/The Brattleboro Reformer via AP)
Vermont expected to announce indoor restaurant dining Friday

By Lisa Rathke Jun. 03, 2020 09:33 AM EDT

Vermont prepares to close some 'surge sites' as virus wanes

May. 26, 2020 09:51 AM EDT
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The state of Vermont is preparing to close some of the surge sites that were set up across the state in case COVID-19 infections...

Ray Bronson and Dean Lafayette, left to right, chefs at Brattleboro Senior Meals, in Brattleboro, Vt., prepare a dish that will be delivered to residents in the community on Thursday, May 21, 2020. (Kristopher Radder/The Brattleboro Reformer via AP)
Vermont gym owner can operate outside if he follows rules

May. 21, 2020 09:53 AM EDT

People get some exercise on a sunny day at the West River Trail, in Brattleboro Vt., as they try to keep some distance during the COVID-19 outbreak on Saturday, March 21, 2020. (Kristopher Radder/The Brattleboro Reformer via AP)
Vermont preparing for COVID-19 peak, late April early May

By Wilson Ring Apr. 02, 2020 02:19 PM EDT