Vermont News

Aggregated Vermont News Articles

• Spot a tick after a hike or dog walk? Here's what you should do
  
  At the beginning of April, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture put out a notice on its social media page that ticks had made their return around the state.      
  Ethan Bakuli, Burlington Free Press.  Burlington Free Press.  Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:16:01 +0000.
• Vermont has a pension problem, and it's threatening the state's economic future
  
  Vermont's pension funds are $5.6 billion in the hole, threatening the retirements of teachers and state workers and the state's economy.       
  Dan D'ambrosio, Burlington Free Press.  Burlington Free Press.  Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:33:21 +0000.
• A tiny home built by Vermont students will be up for auction soon
  
  The students are finishing up work on a tiny home, despite setbacks from a turbulent academic year due to the pandemic.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Thu, 22 Apr 2021 03:21:00 GMT.
• In Vermont, Isolating Inmates Kept Covid at Bay, but at a Price
  
  The state prison system is the only one in the nation where no one has died of Covid-19. But the strict lockdowns and quarantines that slowed the virus created their own problems.
  Danya Issawi and Derek M. Norman.  New York Times.  Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:23:49 +0000.
• All U.S. States Have Met Biden's Vaccine Expansion Deadline
  
  Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont were the last states to expand eligibility on Monday. More than 131 million Americans have received at least one shot of a Covid-19 vaccine.
  Emily Anthes, Madeleine Ngo and Eileen Sullivan.  New York Times.  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:24:06 +0000.
• 3/20: Kasich, Sanders, Graham
  
  With more primary contests coming up Tuesday, "Face the Nation" brings you the latest from the campaign trail, with Republican candidate and Ohio Gov. John Kasich, Democratic contender and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. ...
  CBS News.  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:15:11 -0400.
• Sanders ups Clinton attacks on campaign trail
  
  Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has begun to openly criticize Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail, marking a shift in tone for the Vermont senator. Nancy Cordes reports.
  CBS News.  Sat, 10 Apr 2021 07:22:11 -0400.
• Farmer finds car wedged in his truck, 2 people dead inside
  
  The driver of a large farm vehicle in Vermont arrived at his field to find a car wedged in the frame and the two occupants dead inside, police say.
  Fox News.  Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:12:21 GMT.
• Vermont governor condemns 'racist' response to state prioritizing vaccinating minority communities
  
  Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) this week condemned the "racist" response he received to the state prioritizing COVID-19 vaccinations for minority communities. ...
  Jordan Williams.  The Hill.  Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:03:00 +0000.
• Ben Carson says MLK 'would be offended' after Vermont Gov. Scott defines vaccine eligibility by race
  
  Former HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson criticized Vermont Republican Gov. ...
  Fox News Staff.  Fox News.  Sat, 03 Apr 2021 02:54:38 GMT.

Vermont Population Trends and Information Resources

In 2008, the estimated population of Vermont was 621,070, whereas in 2006, the population of Vermont was about 620,196.  For detailed, up-to-date information about Vermont's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about Vermont web page.  For maps of Vermont, visit this Vermont Map website.

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