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Face masks of Essex: Residents weigh in on debate about face coverings
Aug 27

Aug 27 Face masks of Essex: Residents weigh in on debate about face coverings

Shanti Boyle
COVID-19

ESSEX — On social media, often seemingly innocent posts can become political almost immediately. On the Essex Community Facebook page one of the main objects of contention is the use of face masks.

Winooski School District to reopen schools with a hybrid model
Aug 13

Aug 13 Winooski School District to reopen schools with a hybrid model

Laura Meyer
Education

A difficult conversation hovers over the shoulders of school districts around the world this fall—how to return to the classroom.

St. Stephen’s closes, St. Francis Xavier’s accepts new parishioners
Aug 13

Aug 13 St. Stephen’s closes, St. Francis Xavier’s accepts new parishioners

Jenny Koppang
Community

A shortage of priests brought about the closure of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Winooski in early July, but just a few blocks away the parish of St. Francis Xavier has rallied to accommodate this great loss.

More Than A Meal program serves seniors
Aug 13

Aug 13 More Than A Meal program serves seniors

Laura Meyer
Community

On Wednesday morning of August 5th, Elvis Presley and the Beach Boys sang from a handheld stereo as citizens came to pick up prepared meals at “the most exciting place in Winooski”: the Winooski Senior Center.

Aug 13
Aug 13 Lippert wins primary

Olivia Nye
Local Government

Bill Lippert won the Democratic primary Tuesday for the Vermont House District 4-2, topping first time candidate Christina Deeley 723 to 451.

Champlain Valley School District to reopen with a hybrid model
Aug 13

Aug 13 Champlain Valley School District to reopen with a hybrid model

Anya Kauffman
Education

As the summer comes to an end, schools across the country begin to announce their plans for beginning the school year amidst the global pandemic.

Thunder Road victory for ‘Tropical Storm’ Kaiden
Aug 13

Aug 13 Thunder Road victory for ‘Tropical Storm’ Kaiden

Lilly Young
Sports

Kaiden Fisher may not be able to drive on the roads, but he is making a name for himself on the racetrack.

Local author Meg Little Reilly’s latest book emerges out of quarantine
Aug 11

Aug 11 Local author Meg Little Reilly’s latest book emerges out of quarantine

Olivia Nye
Arts

“We were just all drunk on hope; it was a very exciting time.” Meg Little Reilly said, dawning purple hair and her signature fuchsia lipstick.

Winooski School District to reopen schools with a hybrid model
Aug 11

Aug 11 Winooski School District to reopen schools with a hybrid model

Laura Meyer
Education

A difficult conversation hovers over the shoulders of school districts around the world this fall—how to return to the classroom.

The shifting sands of the Essex stormwater management plan
Aug 10

Aug 10 The shifting sands of the Essex stormwater management plan

Shanti Boyle
Environment

ESSEX -- Ann Costandi will have a job forever, according to Essex public works director Dennis Lutz. Costandi is the stormwater engineer for the Town of Essex.

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