MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024: Governor Phil Scott today announced that he has proclaimed Thursday, September 19 "Noah Kahan's Busyhead Project Day" in Vermont as critically acclaimed Vermont singer and songwriter, Noah Kahan, returns to Vermont to perform a sold-out benefit concert with all proceeds going to Vermont-based mental health organizations. The Busyhead Project, founded by Kahan, is a mental health in more PR

MIDDLEBURY, Vermont, Sept. 18 -- Middlebury College issued the following news: Middlebury junior Rani Basnet, an international and global studies major, has received the highly selective Obama-Chesky Scholarship, also known as the Voyager Scholarship. Basnet is one of 100 college and university students from the United States to win the award, which is now in its third year. Created by former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and Airbnb founder Brian Chesky, the scholarship is awarded to more PR

BURLINGTON, Vermont, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: When planning fun things to do on summer break, surfing may come to mind, but research? It doesn't usually make the cut, but this past summer some ambitious students studying the humanities in UVM's College of Arts and Sciences learned a way to do both, so to speak. The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) program, administered through the FOUR Office (Fellowships, Opportunities, & Undergradu more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 19 -- The Vermont Agency of Education issued the following news release: The Vermont Agency of Education announced the statewide launch of Read Vermont, a comprehensive initiative dedicated to improving student literacy outcomes. Building upon Act 139 of 2024, Read Vermont aims to ensure every child can read by third grade and develops the skills needed for success in school and beyond. Improving literacy is a top priority for Vermont's educators, legislators, and fa more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Economic Development today announced the Brownfields Revitalization Fund (BRF) - State Program is investing $1,594,500 to clean up two properties in Bennington and Northfield. Once completed, the projects are poised to bring 64 housing units online. "Brownfield remediation is not only good for the environment but is also an important tool t more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Jessica Seman of Reading as Family Division Magistrate serving the southeastern region of the state and Patricia Gabel of Stowe as Assistant Judge in Lamoille County. "Both Patricia and Jessica have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service throughout their careers," said Governor Phil Scott. "I believe they will bring more PR