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Vermont Startups Compete at 2018 LaunchVT Finals
What do sparkling herbal tea, a microfiber-catching laundry ball and a virtual-reality surgery simulator have in common? They’re all made by startups appearing in the 2018 LaunchVT Pitch Competition, a program of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce. Cora Ball EZ-Probate Northview Weather Varises Burlington Code Academy Still Thyme Botanicals The Maple Connection Home…
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Star Teacher Held Back by Vermont’s Child Care Crisis
Joanna and Jake Scott started searching for child care for their daughter, Genevieve, just before she was born in the spring of 2014. Even so, friends warned that they’d waited too long. The couple, who live in Milton, had some unique scheduling challenges. Jake, a merchant marine — like renowned Vermonter Captain Richard Phillips —…
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Seniors Eat Local, Stay Active and Make Meaningful Connections at the Residence at Shelburne Bay
After Florence Klausner’s husband died four years ago, she started noticing how much effort it took her to stay in their Hinesburg home. “I’d have to walk down a very steep driveway for the mail and the newspaper,” says the amiable octogenarian. “When it was snowy or icy, I’d actually drive down.” She also started…
Obituary: Vernon William Hazard
Swanton – Vernon William Hazard a lifelong resident of this area passed away Friday, December 22nd, 2017, at home with his wife, Barb and daughter, Tina at his side following a long illness. Born in St. Albans on May 21st, 1938, he was the son of the late Vernon Royal and Carolyn (Ballard) Hazard. Vernon…
Obituary: Winston G. Bevins
Rutland/St. Albans – It is with great sadness that the family of Winston Bevins of Rutland announces his passing, after a brief illness, at the Rutland Regional Medical Center on December 19, 2017 at the age of 65. Winston will be lovingly remembered by his half siblings, Nancy Bevins, Lynn Currier and husband Michael of…
Obituary: Albert C. Greene
St. Albans – Albert C. Greene a longtime area resident passed away Monday, December 18th, 2017, at the North Country Hospital in Newport. Born in Burlington on September 3rd, 1933. Albert was 84 years old. Albert was educated in Burlington. He then served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and following…
Obituary: Norman George Gagne, Sr.
St. Albans – Norman George Gagne, Sr. a lifelong resident of this community passed away following a short illness at the Newport Healthcare Center on Sunday, December 17th, 2017, with his wife, Mary at his side. Born in Swanton on July 12th, 1931, one of twelve children to the late Joseph and Dora (Gagner) Gagner.…
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Gebo
St. Albans – Mary Elizabeth Gebo a lifelong resident of this area, passed away Sunday, December 17th, 2017, at home with her loving family at her side. Mary was born on January 15th, 1939, at home on the Mill River Road, one of nine children to the late, Edmund and Roseanna (Morin) Brier. Mary was…
Obituary: Norman George Gagne, Sr.
“May He Rest in Peace” St. Albans – Norman George Gagne, Sr. a lifelong resident of this community passed away following a short illness at the Newport Healthcare Center on Sunday, December 17th, 2017, with his wife, Mary at his side. Born in Swanton on July 12th, 1931, one of twelve children to the late…
Obituary: Reginald Dean Hunt
St. Albans – Reginald Dean Hunt a longtime area resident passed away Tuesday, December 12th, 2017, at the Northwestern Medical Center with his family and friends at his side. Born in North Troy, Vermont on August 25th, 1920, he was the son of the late Oliver Hazard Perry Hunt and Anna Gertrude (Goodwin) Hunt. Reginald…
Obituary: Camella “Cammie” Blair
Mrs. Camella J. “Cammie” Blair, age 53, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017, at the University of Vermont Medical Center. She was born in Burlington, July 13, 1964, daughter of the late Charles Joseph and Marie Doris (Yandow) Blair. Cammie was a graduate of BFA, class of 1982. June 26,1999, she married James Simpson. Cammie…
Obituary: Dorothy Allard Lawyea
St. Albans – Dorothy Allard Lawyea, age 93, died November 22nd, 2017, at Northwestern Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Georgia, VT to John Abare and Elmira (Thibault) Abare. On March 3rd, 1941, she married George Allard of St. Albans, where they lived for thirty-four years, until his death on…
Obituary: James William “Jimmy” Austin, Jr.
St. Albans – James William “Jimmy” Austin, Jr. a lifelong area resident passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 28th, 2017, at his home. Born in St. Albans on March 11th, 1984, the son of James Austin and Barbara Berthiaume. Jimmy was 33 years old. Jimmy attended Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans and for the past…
Obituary: Louis Peter “Louie” Shappy
Fairfax – Louis Peter “Louie” Shappy a former resident of St. Albans and more recently of Fairfax, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 21st, 2017, at the UVM Medical Center with family at his side. Born in St. Albans on May 11th, 1944, he was the son of the late Peter and Crisana (Potter) Shappy. Louie…
Obituary: Doris “Dodie” Boardman Farnsworth
Colchester/St. Albans – Doris P. Boardman Farnsworth, a longtime resident of both communities passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2017. She was 94 years old. Doris was born March 14, 1923, in Cambridge, Vermont, to Myron Church Potter and Blanche Alberta (Coburn) Potter. She grew up in East Berkshire on her family’s farm; attended…
Obituary: Lucille Gaetane Choiniere
Lucille Gaetane Choiniere, age 81, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 15th, 2017, at the Holiday House Residential Care Facility. She was born in Saint-Rémi, Québec, September 14th, 1936, the daughter of the late Antoine and Lucienne (De Repentigny) Riendeau. Lucille married Fabio Choiniere on May 25th, 1957, at the Church of the Nativity, Swanton and…
Obituary: Ed Menkens
St. Albans – Ed Menkens passed away on Sunday, November 5th, 2017, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his ex-wife and close friend, Gladys Clark Menkens of St. Albans and their four children, Paul of St. Albans, Lea and her partner, Randall Plourde, of Underhill, Beth and her husband, Stephen Walsh of St.…
Obituary: Kevin St. Francis
Mr. Kevin St. Francis, age 25, died Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the University of Vermont Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born in Burlington, August 5, 1992, son of Kevin and Kimberly (Donahue) St. Francis. Kevin was a graduate of BFA. He was employed by Lafyette Construction. Kevin is survived by his…
Obituary: Kenneth Paul Bonin
Georgia – Ken Bonin, a longtime community resident passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 31st, 2017, at the UVM Medical Center. Born in Rochester, New York on July 22nd, 1963, he was the son of the late George and Arlene (Link) Bonin. Ken was 54 years old. On August 27th, 1988, in St. Helen’s Church in…
Obituary: Jon. M. Lewis
St. Johnsbury/Alburgh – Jon M. Lewis passed away Sunday, October 15th, 2017, at the home of Bonnie and David Clark in St. Johnsbury. Jon was born in Plattsburg, New York, on December 30th, 1939, he son of the late William and Evelyn (Hill) Lewis. Jon was 77 years old. Jon graduated from Alburgh High School…
Obituary: Thomas Bushey
Mr. Thomas R. Bushey, age 20, passed away Saturday Morning, October 14, 2017. He was born in St. Albans, December 19, 1996, the son of David and Amy Jo (Benoure) Bushey. Tom attended Missisquoi Valley Union Highschool. He worked as a stone mason for Chevalier Stoneworks. Tom enjoyed racing, Go Cart Racing, fishing, boating, dirt…
Obituary: Betty A. Finn
Mrs. Betty Ann Finn, age 89, passed away Monday morning, October 16, 2017 in the Northwestern Medical Center. She was born in Newport, November 28, 1927, daughter of the late Sedgrick and Maura (Sullivan) Kelley. November 12, 1997, she married John Finn. John predeceased her July 14, 2007. Betty was a Line Manager for New…
Obituary: Kimberly J. LaFleur
Swanton/Georgia – Kimberly J. LaFleur, a longtime resident of Swanton and more recently of Georgia, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, October 13th, 2017, at her home. Born in St. Albans on May 28th, 1971, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Pelkey) LaFleur. Kimberly was 46 years old. Kim was educated in Swanton…
Obituary: Kathleen M. Button
East Highgate – Kathleen M. Button a lifelong resident of this area passed away Friday October 13th, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in St. Albans on March 10th, 1950, the daughter of the late Paul A. and Hilda M.(Cross) Garey. Kathleen was 67 years old. On July 2, 1988, she…
Obituary: Summer Elizabeth Dashno
Swanton – Summer Elizabeth Dashno a longtime resident of this community passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 11th, 2017. Born in St. Albans on March 16th, 2002, she was the daughter of Shawn and Jennifer (Wells) Dashno. Summer was 15 years old. Summer was in her Sophomore year at Missisquoi Valley Union High School, where she…
Obituary: Bacil David Anderson
St. Albans – Heaven received another angel on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Bacil David Anderson, lifetime resident of St. Albans passed away after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on August 17, 1941, to Erwin and Charlotte Anderson in St. Hyacinth, he was one of three much loved boys. Anyone that had the good fortune…
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Portraits of Recovery: Helping Vermonters Survive Substance Use Disorder
.storyHead h1 { padding-right:100px !important;font-size:3.1em !important; } @media (max-width: 480px) { } As a teenager in Williston, Alicia Sherman was a star soccer player for her middle school. She was talented enough to earn an athletic scholarship to attend a prestigious boarding high school in Massachusetts. But at 13, she hurt her knee. After surgery,…
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Beware of Imposter LED Bulbs! Look for the ENERGY STAR®
“Can you tell the difference between these two packages of LED light bulbs?” I asked my friend in the lighting aisle of a home improvement store in Williston. I already knew how they differed and assumed he’d be able to tell, too. “They look the same,” he said. “They’re not,” I replied. “Look closely.” My…
