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Penn State women's hockey releases 2025-26 season schedule
The Daily Collegian - Pennsylvania
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There’s only a couple of months until Penn State women’s hockey takes the ice at Pegula Ice Arena. The 2025-26 full schedule was released Wednesday and boasts just eight home series with the first on Sept. 25-26 against St. Lawrence. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟲...
If You Thought Democratic Rhetoric on Immigration Was Racist, Wait Until You See This (VIDEO)
Twitchy
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June 4, 2025
Vermont’s only Congressperson, Becca Balint, a Democrat, was holding a town hall last week when she said this: Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) says that if we don't allow migrants to flood our country, then "we're not gonna have anybody around to wipe...
Puerto Rico Supreme Court allows ‘X’ gender markers on birth certificates
Pink News
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June 4, 2025
Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court has ruled that ‘X’ gender markers are permitted on birth certificates. (Ricardo Arduengo/AFP/Getty) Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court has ruled that ‘X’ gender markers are permitted on birth certificates, meaning non-binary...
Gov. Phil Scott weighs in on status of education reform
NBC5 - Vermont
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June 4, 2025
Governor Phil Scott spoke for the first time Wednesday since lawmakers couldn't come to a deal on education reform last Friday. Although understanding the need for additional time, Scott remains firm that lawmakers must deliver a plan to his desk...
Congresswoman Claims Immigrants Are Needed to 'Wipe Our A**ses'
Townhall
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June 4, 2025
Democrat Congresswoman Becca Balint shared her perspective that immigrant labor in America serves a rather undesirable purpose. If we don't have avenues for people to come here legally to work or to build a home here—I'm gonna be really crude...
Author I.M. Aiken Skewers Crooked Developers and Explores Women in Combat in Second Vermont Novel
VTDigger - Vermont
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June 4, 2025
Our state Vermont charms with untouched beauty. Come for the leaves, come for the snow, come for the lakes and rivers. Find a comfy chair, a local mash (or stomp), a good book, and breathe our fresh air. That is our brand. One fiery red/orange...
Thousands of Vermonters could lose food benefits as Congress weighs cuts
Vermont Public Radio
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June 4, 2025
Advocates say as many as 13,000 low-income Vermonters could see their federal food benefits reduced or eliminated under the budget reconciliation bill being considered by Congress. Legislation passed by the U.S. House last month would cause many...
Celebrate Vermont Days with free entrance to Vermont state parks and historic sites
Manchester Journal - Vermont
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MONTPELIER — As part of Vermont Days, the State of Vermont is offering free admission to Vermont State Parks and Vermont State Historic Sites on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15, 2025. “Vermont Days is a great opportunity for residents and...
This Is What They Truly Think: Dem Rep's Crude Comments About Immigration Get Backlash
Red State
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June 4, 2025
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Vermont only has one representative in the House. Unfortunately for them, it's Democrat Rep. Becca Balint. Warning, she is crude. On...
Why soccer star Sam Mewis thinks Vermont is 'a hotbed for soccer'
Vermont Public Radio
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The Burlington-based Vermont Green FC will host two women’s soccer exhibition games this June. Their coach is one of the best midfielders to play for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, Sam Mewis. Mewis hosts The Women's Game podcast on the Men...
More work needed on education, housing says Vermont Gov. Phil Scott
Rutland Herald - Vermont
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The governor said Wednesday that he’s pleased with the progress the Legislature has made on many key issues, but a few of his priorities — namely, housing and education — need work. “In January, I outlined my vision for this session with a focus...
Congregational Church of Westminster West welcomes new pastor
The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
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June 4, 2025
Pastor Kurt Shaffert. Photo provided WESTMINSTER WEST, Vt. – The Congregational Church of Westminster West is excited to announce the appointment of our interim copastor Kurt Shaffert. Pastor Shaffert is a native Vermonter, and has served the...
Vermont legislators talk Trump at Essex Experience forum
The Essex Reporter - Vermont
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ESSEX TOWN — “How many people in the audience think the country is on the right track?” Treasurer Mike Pieciak asked a crowd of over 100 Monday night. A small number of hands shot up. “They’re never shy, I know. That’s good,” he said. Pieciak then...
Vermont Society of CPAs elects new board, honors longtime advocate at annual meeting
Bennington Banner - Vermont
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BURLINGON — The Vermont Society of Certified Public Accountants (VT CPA) proudly convened its 2025 Annual Meeting on May 29 in a celebratory gathering of professionals, students, and state leaders. The event marked an important moment of...
Women’s Basketball Adds Pilypaitis as Assistant Coach
BVM Sports
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June 3, 2025
Cornell University has appointed Courtnay Pilypaitis as an assistant coach for women's basketball. With over a decade of coaching experience, Pilypaitis comes from Fresno State, where she was a key figure in developing standout players. Known for...
Vermont’s UVM Quietly Bows the DEI Knee to Trump
Liberty Nation News
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June 3, 2025
Woke racism continues to dissolve under constitutional scrutiny. On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” Numerous American...
Canadian wildfires smoke brings haze to Vermont and Northern New York
NBC5 - Vermont
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June 4, 2025
Don't be surprised if you see hazy skies in Vermont and New York -- the haze comes from Canadian wildfires.Officials say cloudy skies may linger as smoke from the wildfires in Manitoba moves over our region. Officials says air quality is expected...
Lawmakers Consider Bringing Catamounts Back to Vermont
Seven Days - Vermont
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June 4, 2025
When Alexander Crowell shot Vermont's last documented catamount in 1881 on a snowy Thanksgiving morning in Barnard, a local newspaper portrayed the hunter as heroic and his 182-pound prey as a monster. "He had killed many sheep and lambs in...
15 new Vermont roadside historic sites markers to debut
The Mountain Times - Vermont
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June 4, 2025
Woodstock, Killington, Pittsford among towns to post markers this year honoring historic events, people, places The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation announces the installation of 15 new roadside historic sites markers for 2025. These...
Fair Haven Historical Society honors Matthew Lyon during Vermont 250 celebrations
The Mountain Times - Vermont
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June 4, 2025
As part of Vermont’s 250th anniversary observances, the Fair Haven Historical Society continues to celebrate the life and contributions of one of the state’s most notable founding figures, Matthew Lyon. The Society has launched a series of...