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Outdoors with Ruthie: I may be dreaming of a moonlight swim across the lake!

Outdoors with Ruthie: I may be dreaming of a moonlight swim across the lake! Updated Mar 3, 2021

Celebrating National Career & Technical Education Month: See what CTE has been up to and what students have to say about it

Celebrating National Career & Technical Education Month: See what CTE has been up to and what students have to say about it Updated Feb 26, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

Into the Wood: Learn about the science of snow and what impact it has on Chittenden County forests

Into the Wood: Learn about the science of snow and what impact it has on Chittenden County forests Updated Mar 1, 2021

See 40 photos of the Hornet Event of the Week: Nordic skiing vs. Burlington at Sleepy Hollow

See 40 photos of the Hornet Event of the Week: Nordic skiing vs. Burlington at Sleepy Hollow Updated Mar 1, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

FBI document warns Vermont water treatment facilities after Florida cyberattack

FBI document warns Vermont water treatment facilities after Florida cyberattack Updated Feb 23, 2021

Your question answered: How do you protect your child against frostbite?

Your question answered: How do you protect your child against frostbite? Updated Feb 20, 2021

With frigid temps on the way, here’s how Essex residents can prevent water lines from freezing without it costing them

With frigid temps on the way, here’s how Essex residents can prevent water lines from freezing without it costing them Feb 11, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

See how an easement agreement will prevent agricultural development and boost the vibrant St. Mike's Natural Area, part of which is in Essex

See how an easement agreement will prevent agricultural development and boost the vibrant St. Mike's Natural Area, part of which is in Essex Feb 10, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

PHOTOS: See 15 pictures of a winter tradition continuing at ADL with the 40th building of quinzhees

PHOTOS: See 15 pictures of a winter tradition continuing at ADL with the 40th building of quinzhees Updated Feb 24, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

How it works: Assuring snow and ice don’t delay your mail service

How it works: Assuring snow and ice don’t delay your mail service Updated Jan 28, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

Here's how you can easily learn more about ice fishing ahead of Saturday's Free Fishing Day

Here's how you can easily learn more about ice fishing ahead of Saturday's Free Fishing Day Updated Feb 6, 2021

Inauguration Day: 3 things for Vermonters to know as Biden administration takes the helm

Inauguration Day: 3 things for Vermonters to know as Biden administration takes the helm Updated Feb 6, 2021

Gov. Phil Scott signs executive order to 'modernize' Natural Resources Board

Gov. Phil Scott signs executive order to 'modernize' Natural Resources Board Updated Feb 6, 2021

This is how Vermont Electric Co-op members can save money on their bills this year

This is how Vermont Electric Co-op members can save money on their bills this year Updated Feb 6, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

See how the Vermont Statehouse will save taxpayers money by becoming the nation's first to use a battery backup power system

See how the Vermont Statehouse will save taxpayers money by becoming the nation's first to use a battery backup power system Updated Feb 6, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

Green Mountain Power will now let customers save money on electric vehicles, electric yard equipment and more through the spring

Green Mountain Power will now let customers save money on electric vehicles, electric yard equipment and more through the spring Updated Feb 6, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

Christmas storm: Here's what you should know about the ‘extreme weather’ that's predicted to pound the region

Christmas storm: Here's what you should know about the ‘extreme weather’ that's predicted to pound the region Updated Feb 6, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

Here are five gardens around the world that you can visit from the comfort of your home

Here are five gardens around the world that you can visit from the comfort of your home Updated Feb 6, 2021

Worthy winter wisdom

Worthy winter wisdom Updated Feb 6, 2021

Scott Administration relaunches electric vehicle incentive program

Scott Administration relaunches electric vehicle incentive program Updated Feb 6, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

GLOBALFOUNDRIES donates tools and equipment to local makerspace Generator, Inc.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES donates tools and equipment to local makerspace Generator, Inc. Updated Feb 6, 2021

Zoom a Scientist helps you learn about Lake Champlain

Zoom a Scientist helps you learn about Lake Champlain Updated Feb 6, 2021

michelle

michelle@samessenger.com

Gov. Phil Scott signs off on climate change utilities boost

Gov. Phil Scott signs off on climate change utilities boost Updated Feb 6, 2021

Michael Frett

mfrett@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont Senate overrides Gov. Phil Scott's veto of Global Warming Solutions Act

Vermont Senate overrides Gov. Phil Scott's veto of Global Warming Solutions Act Updated Feb 6, 2021

Michael Frett

mfrett@orourkemediagroup.com

Your questions, answered: plans for Lake Champlain

Your questions, answered: plans for Lake Champlain Updated Feb 6, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont joins agreement to electrify buses, trucks

Vermont joins agreement to electrify buses, trucks Updated Feb 6, 2021

Michael Frett

mfrett@orourkemediagroup.com

State plots next five years for Northern Lake Champlain

State plots next five years for Northern Lake Champlain Updated Feb 6, 2021

Michael Frett

mfrett@orourkemediagroup.com

Committees forward climate change mandates to Senate floor

Committees forward climate change mandates to Senate floor Updated Feb 6, 2021

Michael Frett

mfrett@orourkemediagroup.com

Essex High’s GLP chats with Ben & Jerry’s co-founder on business, leadership

Essex High’s GLP chats with Ben & Jerry’s co-founder on business, leadership Updated Feb 6, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

EPA affirms reported progress on Lake Champlain TMDL

EPA affirms reported progress on Lake Champlain TMDL Updated Feb 6, 2021

Michael Frett

mfrett@orourkemediagroup.com

Essex High’s recycling, composting app selected as Vermont winner for national STEM competition

Essex High’s recycling, composting app selected as Vermont winner for national STEM competition Updated Feb 6, 2021

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