Saturday, November 16, 2024

At 60, Peace Corps plots return to world after virus hiatus

DEDZA, Malawi (AP) — More than a year after COVID-19 began sweeping the world, abruptly cutting short her Peace Corps stint, Cameron Beach is once again living in rural Malawi — this time on her own dime.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

At 60, Peace Corps plots return to world after virus hiatus

DEDZA, Malawi (AP) — More than a year after COVID-19 began sweeping the world, abruptly cutting short her Peace Corps stint, Cameron Beach is once again living in rural Malawi — this time on her own dime.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

At 60, Peace Corps plots return to world after virus hiatus

DEDZA, Malawi (AP) — More than a year after COVID-19 began sweeping the world, abruptly cutting short her Peace Corps stint, Cameron Beach is once again living in rural Malawi — this time on her own dime.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

At 60, Peace Corps plots return to world after virus hiatus

DEDZA, Malawi (AP) — More than a year after COVID-19 began sweeping the world, abruptly cutting short her Peace Corps stint, Cameron Beach is once again living in rural Malawi — this time on her own dime.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Canada reopens its border for vaccinated US visitors

DERBY LINE, Vermont (AP) — Canada lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit on Monday while the United States is maintaining similar restrictions for Canadians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Canada reopens its border for vaccinated US visitors

DERBY LINE, Vermont (AP) — Canada lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit on Monday while the United States is maintaining similar restrictions for Canadians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Canada reopens its border for vaccinated US visitors

DERBY LINE, Vermont (AP) — Canada lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit on Monday while the United States is maintaining similar restrictions for Canadians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Canada reopens its border for vaccinated US visitors

DERBY LINE, Vermont (AP) — Canada lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit on Monday while the United States is maintaining similar restrictions for Canadians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Canada begins allowing vaccinated US citizens to visit again

Canada on Monday is lifting its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Canada begins allowing vaccinated US citizens to visit again

Canada on Monday is lifting its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in West Bank, east Jerusalem

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Ben & Jerry’s said Monday it was going to stop selling its ice cream in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and contested east Jerusalem, saying the sales in the territories sought by the Palestinians are “inconsistent with our values.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in West Bank, east Jerusalem

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Ben & Jerry’s said Monday it was going to stop selling its ice cream in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and contested east Jerusalem, saying the sales in the territories sought by the Palestinians are “inconsistent with our values.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in West Bank, east Jerusalem

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Ben & Jerry’s said Monday it was going to stop selling its ice cream in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and contested east Jerusalem, saying the sales in the territories sought by the Palestinians are “inconsistent with our values.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in West Bank, east Jerusalem

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Ben & Jerry’s said Monday it was going to stop selling its ice cream in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and contested east Jerusalem, saying the sales in the territories sought by the Palestinians are “inconsistent with our values.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

States push jobless from virus recession to return to work

STOWE, Vt. (AP) — Eduardo Rovetto is hoping the state of Vermont's reinstated requirement that people who are collecting unemployment benefits must seek work to qualify will help him hire enough staff for his restaurant in the resort town of Stowe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

States push jobless from virus recession to return to work

STOWE, Vt. (AP) — Eduardo Rovetto is hoping the state of Vermont's reinstated requirement that people who are collecting unemployment benefits must seek work to qualify will help him hire enough staff for his restaurant in the resort town of Stowe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

States push jobless from virus recession to return to work

STOWE, Vt. (AP) — Eduardo Rovetto is hoping the state of Vermont's reinstated requirement that people who are collecting unemployment benefits must seek work to qualify will help him hire enough staff for his restaurant in the resort town of Stowe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Could pandemic further erode the New England town meeting?

MIDDLESEX, Vt. (AP) — The town meeting, for centuries, was a staple of New England life — but the coronavirus pandemic could accelerate the departure from the tradition where people gather to debate everything from the purchase of local road equipment to multimillion-dollar budgets to pressing social issues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Could pandemic further erode the New England town meeting?

MIDDLESEX, Vt. (AP) — The town meeting, for centuries, was a staple of New England life — but the coronavirus pandemic could accelerate the departure from the tradition where people gather to debate everything from the purchase of local road equipment to multimillion-dollar budgets to pressing social issues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Could pandemic further erode the New England town meeting?

MIDDLESEX, Vt. (AP) — The town meeting, for centuries, was a staple of New England life — but the coronavirus pandemic could accelerate the departure from the tradition where people gather to debate everything from the purchase of local road equipment to multimillion-dollar budgets to pressing social issues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Could pandemic further erode the New England town meeting?

MIDDLESEX, Vt. (AP) — The town meeting, for centuries, was a staple of New England life — but the coronavirus pandemic could accelerate the departure from the tradition where people gather to debate everything from the purchase of local road equipment to multimillion-dollar budgets to pressing social issues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Vermont governor urges people not to be used as 'pawns'

Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday urged Vermonters who are considering joining protests in the run-up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden not to be used as “pawns” by extremists who are trying to undermine democracy and overthrow the government.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vermont governor says pandemic recovery offers opportunity

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott said that in the past year Vermonters and people across the country have been tested by the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice and the politics that led to the Wednesday riots at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vermont governor says pandemic recovery offers opportunity

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott said that in the past year Vermonters and people across the country have been tested by the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice and the politics that led to the Wednesday riots at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vermont governor begins term asking lawmakers to help heal

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott said Thursday that state lawmakers have a duty to step up and help heal the wounds of a divided nation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

VT Rep Welch feared his safety; Governor says Trump must go

Vermont’s lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives said Wednesday he feared for his safety while watching protesters trying to break into the House chamber.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

VT US Rep Welch feared his safety during assault on Congress

Vermont’s lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives said Wednesday he feared for his safety while watching protesters trying to break into the House chamber.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vermont Legislature convenes for largely remote session

The Vermont Legislature convened Wednesday on the first day of the 2021 session, electing leaders for both the House and the Senate with few lawmakers at the Statehouse in Montpelier.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vermont Legislature to be nearly all remote to start 2021

The Vermont Legislature is getting ready to kick off the 2021 session with almost all of the pomp and circumstance occurring remotely.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vermont Legislature to be nearly all remote to start 2021

The Vermont Legislature is getting ready to kick off the 2021 session with almost all of the pomp and circumstance occurring remotely.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Man charged in plot to bring cocaine to Vermont from Peru

A 39-year-old Montreal man is facing a cocaine trafficking charge that was part of a broader effort to transport 1,500 kilos (3,300 pounds) of the drug from Peru to Vermont, federal court documents say.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Justice Department sues Vermont medical center over abortion

The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit Wednesday against the University of Vermont Medical Center alleging it forces staff members who object to abortion on religious grounds to participate in abortion procedures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Justice Department sues Vermont medical center over abortion

The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit Wednesday against the University of Vermont Medical Center alleging it forces staff members who object to abortion on religious grounds to participate in abortion procedures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Orphanage investigation finds no crimes, but abuse occurred

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s top law enforcement officer said Monday a two-year investigation into allegations of murder at a long-closed Burlington orphanage found no evidence of such crimes and the criminal investigation is over.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — By late morning on Oct. 28, staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center noticed the hospital’s phone system wasn’t working.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — By late morning on Oct. 28, staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center noticed the hospital’s phone system wasn’t working.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lights go out, roads dicey as wintry storm batters Northeast

WARREN, Mass. (AP) — The first big wintry storm of the season began dropping what forecasters say could be more than a foot of wet, heavy snow Saturday on parts of the Northeast, making travel treacherous and cutting off power to tens of thousands.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lights go out, roads dicey as wintry storm batters Northeast

WARREN, Mass. (AP) — The first big wintry storm of the season began dropping what forecasters say could be more than a foot of wet, heavy snow Saturday on parts of the Northeast, making travel treacherous and cutting off power to tens of thousands.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — By late morning on Oct. 28, staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center noticed the hospital’s phone system wasn’t working.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — By late morning on Oct. 28, staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center noticed the hospital’s phone system wasn’t working.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Democratic newcomer wins Vermont lieutenant governor post

A woman who grew up on a Vermont farm is poised to become Vermont's next lieutenant governor.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

GOP Gov. Scott, Dem. US Rep. Welch win reelection in Vermont

BERLIN, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s top two elected officials facing the polls Tuesday, Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, both cruised to reelection Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Vermont Democratic US Rep. Peter Welch wins reelection

BERLIN, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter Welch
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Vermont GOP Gov. Phil Scott votes for Biden over Trump

BERLIN, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott said he cast his ballot Tuesday for Vice President Joe Biden, the first time in his life he voted for a Democrat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Vermonters voting for president, governor, lone US rep

As polls opened on Election Day Tuesday, more than 80% of the number of Vermonters who voted in the 2016 presidential election had already cast their ballots for president, governor, the U.S. House representative and other statewide and local races.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Vermont's lone US House member optimistic of reelection

Vermont's lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrat Peter Welch, says his reelection
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Official: US Supreme Court opinion wrong on Vermont voting

The Vermont Secretary of State said Thursday that he’s glad U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh corrected an opinion that mischaracterized Vermont’s voting system. But the corrected opinion still mischaracterizes the changes made to the state’s voting system during the pandemic, he said.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Vermont GOP governor seeks reelection during pandemic

Vermont's incumbent Republican governor is facing reelection during the once-in-a-century pandemic that has pushed campaigning way down his list of priorities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Virus imperils AA co-founder's birthplace, a virtual shrine

EAST DORSET, Vt. (AP) — The shrinelike birthplace of one of the two Vermont natives who founded Alcoholics Anonymous is in danger of closing, another victim of the restrictions made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Virus imperils AA co-founder's birthplace, a virtual shrine

EAST DORSET, Vt. (AP) — The shrinelike birthplace of one of the two Vermont natives who founded Alcoholics Anonymous is in danger of closing, another victim of the restrictions made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Virus imperils AA co-founder's birthplace, a virtual shrine

EAST DORSET, Vt. (AP) — The shrinelike birthplace of one of the two Vermont natives who founded Alcoholics Anonymous is in danger of closing, another victim of the restrictions made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Virus imperils AA co-founder's birthplace, a virtual shrine

EAST DORSET, Vt. (AP) — The shrinelike birthplace of one of the two Vermont natives who founded Alcoholics Anonymous is in danger of closing, another victim of the restrictions made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vermont Senate passes coronavirus bills; on to the House

The Vermont Senate on Tuesday passed a series of measures designed to help the state respond to the COVID-19 outbreak that is sweeping the state and the nation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sanders isn't dropping out, but where does he go from here?

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Bernie Sanders is vowing to press ahead with his presidential campaign at least long enough to debate Joe Biden this weekend, even while acknowledging his deficit in the Democratic race may be insurmountable.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sanders isn't dropping out, but where does he go from here?

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Bernie Sanders is vowing to press ahead with his presidential campaign at least long enough to debate Joe Biden this weekend, even while acknowledging his deficit in the Democratic race may be insurmountable.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sanders wins his home state of Vermont on Super Tuesday

ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (AP) — Vermont favorite son Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is seeking a big night in Super Tuesday voting across the country as part of his quest for the Democratic presidential nomination, cruised to victory in his home state’s presidential primary.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Vermont governor learns bear necessities

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

A split economy

RICHFORD, Vt. - A restaurant owner in Vermont held a contest to help Canadians buy passports so they cross the border for a meal. A fire department can't depend on help from a few miles away. A short drive to pick up milk can bring unpredictable delays.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO