Bilingual books for Afghan refugees; Rutland radio voices unite to save holiday tradition; Williston Selectboard member accused of stalking

Vermont's online nonprofit news daily. Please support our reporting. Join the drive and send 10 meals to the Foodbank Please support VTDigger's fearless, independent journalism during our annual member drive. Your gift will also send 10 meals to the Vermont Foodbank to combat rising hunger. Donate Education Bennington children's library offers bilingual books for Afghan refugees by Tiffany Tan The books include English language favorites, such as "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," which the Bennington Free Library translated into Dari with the help of local volunteers. Read more... Looking for Vermont Covid-19 data? Visit VTDigger's Covid dashboard, updated on weekdays when new data is available. People & Places Rutland radio voices past and present unite to save a holiday tradition by Kevin O'Connor A Who's Who of local announcers are joining forces to raise money for the 50th annual WSYB Christmas Fund, which has reaped $2 million for families in need since its start in 1972. Read more... Business & Economy Scott administration plans to dole out $40 million in economic recovery and revitalization grants by Sarah Mearhoff Thanks to federal Covid relief funds, Vermont businesses, nonprofits and municipalities can now apply for funding to help cover the costs of capital improvements and expansions. Read more... Crime and Justice Williston Selectboard member to face charges for stalking by Patrick Crowley Gordon St. Hilaire is due to appear in court on Thursday to face charges that he stalked his ex-girlfriend and vandalized her vehicle. He is also alleged to have asked a Williston police officer to look up the license plate of a man he thought was seeing his ex. Read more... Crime and Justice Gurung moved from mental health facility to prison as he awaits sentencing in meat cleaver murder by Alan J. Keays "This is not without reservation," Judge John Pacht said Tuesday of his order holding Gurung in the custody of the state Department of Corrections without bail. In a letter to the judge, nine of the 12 jurors expressed their hope that Gurung would be held in a psychiatric facility. Read more... Crime and Justice Criminal case against 15-year-old Bennington girl moved to family court by Tiffany Tan The teenager's reclassification as a youthful offender now shields her court case from public view. The files and hearings are all confidential. Read more... Politics Recounts affirm Orange County sheriff's race and Rutland-2 house race; others still to come by Ethan Weinstein George Contois, a part-time deputy in the Orange County Sheriff's Department, will replace Bill Bohnyak, who's been the sheriff since 2006. Rep. Art Peterson, R-Clarendon, held on following a recount called by challenger Dave Potter, a Democrat. Read more...   [News Briefs] None today.   [Obituaries] None today.   [Commentary] Liz Gamache: How to make a local impact this giving season  Today, Nov. 29, is Giving Tuesday, and I invite you to think locally. By giving local, you contribute to the growth and improvement of the place you spend the most time in the world. David Flemming: A third of climate proposals deemed 'unscientific on arrival' The Climate Council is expected to make six recommendations to the Legislature that have a negative net value to Vermonters, and the world at large, regardless if the Climate Council's social cost of carbon or the Biden estimate is used. Ken Libertoff: A small-world connection, courtesy of Vermont maple syrup While my culinary standards are low, I refuse to eat pancakes without good, old Vermont maple syrup. Justin Will: I pause for coffee, to put it all on pause A coffee pause is something I've carried back with me into civilian life. It's the best defense you have against the heat of the Dumpster fire in front of us.   [Press Releases] Have safe, happy holidays - know the myths about alcohol with these Community Health tips   [About VTDigger]   Our mission is to produce rigorous journalism that explains complex issues, holds the government accountable to the public, and engages Vermonters in the democratic process.  VTDigger is a project of the Vermont Journalism Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mailing address is VTDigger.org | 26 State Street, Suite 8 | Montpelier, VT 05602   Forward this email to a friend Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Copyright © 2022 VTDigger, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? Want to change how you receive our emails? You can manage your newsletter subscriptions or unsubscribe from all our newsletters.