Grace Benninghoff
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Burlington, VT, United States
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UVM Health Network pediatrician on getting young kids vaccinated following federal approval
COVID-19 vaccines will soon be available to younger children in Vermont for the first time. On Saturday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years old. → Read More
UVM Health Network pediatrician on getting young kids vaccinated following federal approval
COVID-19 vaccines will soon be available to younger children in Vermont for the first time. On Saturday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years old. → Read More
Two years after Woodside closure, the plan for Vermont's juvenile offenders remains unclear
Vermont’s only juvenile detention center shut down in the fall of 2020. Since then, four minors have been detained in adult jails throughout Vermont, according to state officials. But it remains unclear what the long-term plan for Vermont’s juvenile offenders is, and some advocates don’t think they should be locked up at all. → Read More
Two years after Woodside closure, the plan for Vermont's juvenile offenders remains unclear
Vermont’s only juvenile detention center shut down in the fall of 2020. Since then, four minors have been detained in adult jails throughout Vermont, according to state officials. But it remains unclear what the long-term plan for Vermont’s juvenile offenders is, and some advocates don’t think they should be locked up at all. → Read More
Vermont harvested more maple syrup in 2022 than any other year in the state's modern history
Vermont maple producers collected about 2.5 million gallons of syrup in 2022, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s an 800,000 gallon increase over 2021. → Read More
UVM agriculture expert on the spring weather outlook for farmers
It’s early in the growing season, but the weather has already challenged Vermont farmers. They’ve faced extreme temperature swings — something increasingly common with climate change. → Read More
Barre pawn shop will stop selling combat-style rifles after recent shootings
Owner Craig McDermott was moved by recent mass shootings and a recent threat to Montpelier High School, which led to police seizing two rifles and ammunition from a student. → Read More
Freelance writer on the rise and fall of the legendary Montreal melon
The price for a single slice of this fruit once rivaled an expensive cut of steak at a nice restaurant. And the queen of England received one each year — carefully wrapped in a wooden basket to protect the precious cargo, which could grow up to 40 pounds. We're talking about the Montreal melon. A delicacy grown north of the border around the turn of the 20th century, it has since largely… → Read More
UVM nutrition expert on likely extension of universal school meals program
Since the beginning of the pandemic, all students across the country have had access to free breakfast and lunch through a federal universal school meals program. But that money dries up in June. Last week, Gov. Phil Scott said he would sign legislation extending the program in Vermont — but he’s concerned how the state will fund it moving forward. State lawmakers extended the program as a… → Read More
Vermont Principals' Association leader on current COVID surge: 'People are exhausted'
Vermont has seen surging COVID-19 numbers in recent weeks, driven in part by the “stealth" omicron subvariant BA.2. To get a feel for how schools are weathering the uptick in cases, we spoke with Jay Nichols, executive director of the Vermont Principals' Association. → Read More
Loons are migrating back to Vermont lakes and ponds after wintering off the coast
Known for their red eyes and haunting calls, the birds were a rare sight in Vermont several decades ago — but they’ve rebounded. → Read More
UVM reproductive health expert on the legal landscape for abortion in Vermont
Lauren MacAfee reviews the legal status of abortion in Vermont, and how it may change moving forward. → Read More
Essex Junction will officially become its own city on July 1
Gov. Phil Scott made it official on Wednesday that the village of Essex Junction will separate from the town of Essex on July 1 of this year. → Read More
Avian flu has been detected in Vermont. Here's how to protect your flock
Vermont has detected its first cases of the new strain of avian flu.Two bald eagles tested positive for the virus over the weekend, according to state officials. While the highly contagious virus has not yet been detected in domestic birds, officials say they are concerned about this possibility. → Read More
A UVMMC doctor on second COVID boosters, and whether you should get one
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized a second COVID booster for people who were initially boosted at least four months ago. But the agency is only recommending the shot for certain demographics at this time. → Read More
Vermont's COVID modeler on returning to his day job in financial regulation
Mike Pieciak has been one of the state government’s most visible faces during the pandemic. Now, he's largely returned to his actual job in financial regulation. → Read More
Is your local pond or lake thawing? State scientists want to know
"Ice-out" dates mark when researchers can begin sampling water systems across Vermont — and they provide clues about the state’s changing climate. → Read More
AG Donovan says new bankruptcy plan for opioid maker will help Vermonters
Last week, the Vermont Attorney General’s Office announced that a bankruptcy settlement with opioid maker Purdue Pharma cleared another hurdle. Vermont could receive up to nearly $38 million under the agreement. → Read More
Breaking down the major takeaways from Town Meeting Day
Municipalities across Vermont voted on local issues Tuesday. Karen Horn with the Vermont League of Cities and Towns helps make sense of the action. → Read More