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A historical look at Vermont’s political lines: A conversation with Steve Terry
With upcoming reapportionment proposals about to create new political lines in Vermont towns and cities, Steve Terry, a longtime Vermont political observer and former journalist took a look back at the history of apportionment in Vermont.
Winooski council votes to mandate masks indoors
Masks will now be required indoors for people over the age of 5 regardless of vaccination status after the Winooski City Council voted unanimously in favor of the measure at their meeting Monday night.
Winooski deputy mayor and state representative Hal Colston announces retirement
Winooski’s deputy mayor and state representative, Harold “Hal” Colston, announced during the Winooski City Council meeting Dec. 6 that he was to retire his roles on the council and as a state lawmaker.
Winooski schools picked for program aimed at diversifying faculty
Winooski schools will receive funding and research support aimed at retaining and attracting teachers of color thanks to a new grant-supported program.
Renewable Energy Vermont conference highlights climate goal progress, obstacles
Serious hurdles remain in the way of Vermont reaching it’s renewable energy goals, and in the way of a national goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, according to speakers at this year’s Renewable Energy Vermont Conference.
Winooski School-Based Health Center to expand
Construction will soon start on a school health clinic in Winooski that would heavily expand the clinic
and include a dental suite.
News about the Winooski News: Online outlet looks to give Winooski its own newspaper
A new online media outlet for Winooski has earned a $10,000 jumpstart in an effort to give Vermont’s most diverse community its own news source.
Legislative map proposal would split Winooski in two districts for upcoming election
A board tasked with redrawing Vermont’s legislative maps voted 4-3 on a proposed legislative map, possibly changing much of the Vermont Senate and House maps for the next decade.
Winooski Soccer Player won’t face criminal charges after alleged head-butt
A Winooski High School soccer player who allegedly head-butted an Enosburg Falls player earlier this fall won’t face criminal charges, according to a letter from local prosecutors.
As Vermont Accepts Afghan Refugees, Communities Prepare to Welcome them
This year, Vermont will accept 100 Afghan refugees. However, resettlement comes with hurdles.