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Peter Welch on being the Senate’s (old) new guy, dairy, and how Dems like him win rural voters

WASHINGTON — At the tender age of 75, Peter Welch is starting from scratch, in a way. Welch became one of the oldest freshmen to ever roam the Senate’s hallways after winning the seat vacated by one of the longest-serving senators ever, Patrick Leahy.

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Owen Wilson would FaceTime people in his Bob Ross-inspired ‘Paint’ outfit

In “Paint,” Owen Wilson plays Carl Nargle, the host of a painting show on Vermont public television, who despite his lack of artistic talent is something of a superstar.

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Peter Welch on being the Senate's (old) new guy, dairy, and how Dems like him win rural voters - Roll Call

At the age of 75, Peter Welch became one of the oldest freshmen to ever roam the Senate’s hallways after winning a vacated seat.

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Grandad dies of 'cardiac event' after chaotic mass brawl at school basketball game

Police in Vermont said an investigation into the incident was ongoing and police were working with country prosecutors to review the case

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Editorial: Howard Schultz and Starbucks should hold their heads high

The socialist senator from Vermont has never been afraid of rhetorical bombast.

Chicago Tribune

Beth Kowitt: It’s Schultz not Starbucks that seems to be lost

Former Starbucks Corp. CEO Howard Schultz kept his cool and stayed on message on Wednesday amid pointed questioning during a Senate committee hearing about the coffee giant’s alleged labor law violations. Even as Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, described Starbucks as…

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Bernie Sanders leads thousands at UIC get-out-the-vote rally for Brandon Johnson: ‘We have the people’

The Vermont senator aimed to energize Johnson’s progressive base and lift turnout among younger voters, who failed to turn up for the first round of balloting.

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Handmade blankets welcome refugees, immigrants to U.S.

One hand-crocheted blanket came with a note saying “Welcome to the USA" and advising the recipient to dress warmly in Vermont

The Independent UK

US-Canada migration deal could end walk-around crossings

The immigration deal expected to be announced by U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would end a legal process that has enabled tens of thousands of immigrants from across the world to move between the countries and pursue asylum cases without going through an official border…

The Independent UK

States Try to Reform Prostitution Laws—for Better and Worse

New bills in six states showcase some right and wrong ways to help sex workers, from full decriminalization to ramping up penalties for prostitution customers.

Reason

Cases of tickborne disease babesiosis are surging in the U.S. Northeast, the CDC warns. Here’s what you need to know

Historically, Babesiosis wasn’t considered to be endemic in Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire. But it is now, the CDC says in a new report.

Fortune

Powerful Late-Winter Nor’easter Blankets Northeast In 3 Feet Of Snow

A nor'easter dumped up to three feet of heavy, wet snow across the Northeast.

Zenger

Which states have the highest and lowest rates of homelessness?

New York, Vermont, and Oregon have the highest rates of homelessness across the 50 states.

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Connecticut woman wins right to assisted suicide in Vermont, paving way for overhaul of residency rules

Vermont has agreed to a legal settlement that will allow a Connecticut woman to be the first out-of-stater to take advantage of its decade-old law that allows people who are terminally ill to end their own lives

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Voters in Burlington, Vermont, and Redondo Beach, California, approve ranked-choice voting measures

Voters in Burlington, Vermont, and Redondo Beach, California approved ranked-choice voting measures in local elections on March 7.

The Independent UK

Conn. woman 1st non-Vermonter granted assisted suicide right

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Vermont school that boycotted game with trans player banned from tournaments

A Vermont school that refused to play against an opposing basketball team with a trans player won’t be able to participate in future tournaments

The Guardian - US

It’s OK to be Angry about Capitalism review: Bernie Sanders, by the book

The Vermont senator and former presidential candidate offers a clarion call against the American oligarchs

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Sanders: "Medicare for All" must wait

As new chairman of the Senate HELP Committee, Sanders maps out his strategy for negotiating with GOP and Big Pharma

The Independent UK

Burlington voters consider community police oversight board

Residents of Vermont’s largest city will vote Tuesday on whether to create a community police oversight board that would have the authority to discipline Burlington police officers, including the chief

The Independent UK

Vermont bishop testifies against clergy reporting bill

Vermont's leading Roman Catholic bishop testified Friday against a bill that would remove an exemption to the state’s child abuse and neglect reporting laws for members of the clergy

Tribune News Service

Starbucks says Schultz isn't involved in union matters; Sanders disagrees

Starbucks reiterated Thursday that its outgoing CEO Howard Schultz is not the right person to testify on behalf of the company at a congressional hearing requested by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont. Despite being the public face of the Seattle-based coffee giant, the company said Schultz hasn't been involved in making…

The Guardian - US

Vermont school’s basketball team refuses to play against trans athlete

Mid Vermont Christian school’s girls’ team forfeit basketball tournament rather than face team with transgender player

The Independent UK

Girl’s high school basketball team withdraws from tournament instead of facing team with transgender player

The private Christian school asked for state money earlier this year, but objected to following Vermont’s anti-discrimination policies

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Rivian R1T Winter Range Test

We fully charge a Rivian R1T and drive it from New Jersey to Vermont to see if the electric truck can make the 211-mile journey in sub-freezing temperatures.

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