Three Towns Celebrate This Weekend | Montpelier News

Three Towns Celebrate This Weekend | Montpelier News

This weekend, Vermont’s buzzing with fun: Maple Roots Fest in Montpelier offers free live music, food, and family fun from 11 AM to midnight; Sheldon’s Old Home Days kicks off with a parade, BBQ, and vintage vehicles; and Pownal’s Celebrate Pownal Day brings a petting zoo, water slide, picnic, and fireworks—all set for a full day of community joy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ed8ca7d34e1699ec

July 25th Family Fun Across VT & NY | Montpelier News

This weekend, July 25th, Vermont and New York are serving up magic, berries, and fossils—perfect for families craving local adventure. In Greensboro, the Vermont Fairy Fest lets kids soar on lyres, mix potions, and hang with mermaids and unicorns, plus a cardboard castle and marionette show. Over in Bennington, the Blueberry Festival offers free berries, sweet treats, vendor stalls, and a kid-friendly bake-off. For history buffs, Essex, NY, hosts a Family Friendly Fossil Walk where you’ll learn how fossils form and even dig your own. Whether you’re chasing fantasy, flavor, or fossils, there’s something epic for everyone this final July weekend. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0e5e6d5a98e784d5

Vermont Doubles Down on Housing Funds | Montpelier News

Vermont’s treasurer just dropped a major housing lifeline: $25 million in low-interest financing to tackle the state’s housing crunch. Part of the revamped Invest in Vermont program, this funding leverages the state’s cash balance—no tax dollars needed—and comes with a legislative boost that expanded lending capacity by 2.5 percentage points. Since taking office three years ago, the treasurer’s office has been relentlessly pushing for solutions, and the results are already staggering: $130 million invested, $600 million in outside capital drawn in, nearly 1,700 new housing units, and 200 permanent jobs created. A formal RFP is now live with deadlines in September, urging innovators to tackle rural construction bottlenecks with streamlined processes. The governor’s office is already thanking the treasurer for this crucial partnership—clearly, Vermont’s housing future is being built, brick by brick, with bold, practical action. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/884a6b58ead65038

Campfire Safety in Dry Conditions | Montpelier News

Fire danger is escalating this weekend as dry conditions and strong winds create a high-risk environment for campfires. Experts warn even small sparks can ignite major fires, urging listeners to keep flames small and extinguish them completely—using water, a lid, or a poker to ensure no embers remain. Families like the McLeans are already practicing these critical safety steps, proving prevention works. Officials may soon issue stricter burn restrictions, so stay alert and keep fires under control to avoid disaster. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d12ae3aae50a40c6

Dartmouth Under Fire Over Diversity | Montpelier News

Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine faces federal scrutiny over alleged racial discrimination in admissions, sparking heated debate on campus. While the school vows cooperation after the Supreme Court banned race-conscious admissions, critics argue the investigation wastes resources that could fund vital medical training. Students like Sam Liu lament the distraction, stressing that diversity is essential for education and research — and that scaling back could harm future innovation. With thousands applying for limited spots and admissions prompts tied to identity, the controversy raises fears that avoiding scrutiny may ultimately erode diversity in academia, weakening both education and scientific progress. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e7dea24f88c75d8a