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by Mike Donoghue, Vermont News First, Vermont Business Magazine The former director of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes, who police say falsely claimed under oath she was accosted by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent at a local business, will not be prosecuted for a felony charge of false swearing, officials said.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Blue Cross Vermont President and CEO Don George has once again expressed concern about the financial stability of his company and the health insurance industry. He also emphasized the financial vulnerability of the broader health care system, a view shared across the board.
Vermont Business Magazine The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont stated that on May 30, 2025, Samuel Blatt, 33, of Colchester, Vermont, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Christina Reiss to a term of 49 additional months’ imprisonment to be followed by a 3-year term of supervised release.
by Staff Sgt. Michaela Granger U.S.
Vermont Business Magazine Voting is now open through June 6 for Beats for Good, a high school music contest that gives young musicians from Vermont and surrounding states a chance to perform live at the National Life Group Do Good Fest, a popular summer music festival and benefit in Montpelier, Vermont.
Vermont Business Magazine Verizon has named Matt Coakley as the Senior Vice President and Market President of Verizon’s Atlantic North Market, succeeding Chris Flood, who now serves as SVP of Customer Success Operations.
Vermont Business Magazine South Burlington-based Dynapower, part of Sensata Technologies, a global leader in energy storage solutions, announces the launch of its latest utility-scale product, the MV Integrated PowerSkid.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont’s alpine and cross-country ski areas joined industry partners, supporters, and friends at Ski Vermont’s 56th Annual Meeting at Sugarbush Resort, June 4–5, recapping a season of continued growth despite challenges.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Vermont weekly unemployment claims for the week ending May 31, 2025, fell to their lowest number this year. New claims this week were 239, down 132 claims from the week before and are 14 fewer than last year at this time. The end of the winter tourism season tends to increase claims, just as they do after holidays.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Corrections today reported an unsuccessful escape attempt at Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield, Vermont. The individual was identified as Michael Farnsworth. On June 5, at approximately 4:49pm, Mr. Farnsworth was observed in the transport dock area of SSCF attempting to open the gate.
Vermont Business Magazine This week, the Hinesburg community celebrated the official grand opening of Kelley’s Field II. Co-owners and co-developers, Evernorth and Cathedral Square welcome adults 55 and older to the 24 new permanently affordable apartments in Hinesburg, Vermont.
Vermont Business Magazine The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is issuing an air quality alert for northwest Vermont beginning 10:00 AM through midnight. Wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to elevate concentrations of fine particles to “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” (code orange) on the Air Quality Index.