Category Archives: Around New England
The High Cost Of Medical Marijuana Causes Pain In Vermont
Recent scientific reviews have found substantial evidence that marijuana can be useful in easing at least some types of chronic pain. Yet even for the majority of Americans who live in states that have legalized medical marijuana, choosing opioids can be much cheaper. … Continue reading
New Hampshire wants you to help them count their turkeys
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Forget counting sheep. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department wants you to count turkeys. The department is asking the public to report sightings of wild turkeys for its annual winter flock survey . The online survey asks … Continue reading
Judge dismisses hate speech case against University of Vermont student
A Burlington, Vermont judge dismissed a criminal case against a University of Vermont (UVM) student who was accused of using racially disparaging comments during a phone conversation. University officials claimed in October that continuing education major Wesley Richter used “explicitly racist … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Culture, Education
Tagged Campus Reform, Hate Speech, Vermont
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New England Wanted To Use All Renewable Energy… Then It Got Cold
Suddenly the power grid is experiencing strains which aren’t generally seen in more clement weather conditions. So how are they responding? Local Hartford, Vermont blogger Meredith Angwin has been keeping an eye on the grid and she’s seeing an alarming trend (or … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Energy, Environment
Tagged Cold, New England, Wind Farm
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Vermont rehashes recreational marijuana bill as legislative year comes to a start
Vermont lawmakers are expected to consider a recreational marijuana bill this week that would make The Green Mountain State the first in the nation to legalize weed with its legislature rather than a voter referendum. | Keep Reading at the Washington … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Drugs
Tagged Decriminalization, Marijuana, Vermont, Weed
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Vermont Wants To Crack Down On Bootleggers Bringing Cheaper Liquor From New Hampshire
Prohibition might have been repealed in 1933, but modern-day bootleggers are still sidestepping state liquor laws. Now Vermont officials want heavier penalties for people trafficking booze from neighboring New Hampshire. | Read More at Vermont Public Radio
Cannon Mountain Welcomes Pirates on the Slopes …to Benefit North Country
Franconia, NH: Arrgh! Ski Like a Pirate and Hunt for Ye Treasure at the Pirates of the High Skis! at Cannon Mountain on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Pirates of the High Skis! is a swashbuckling fundraiser for the Adaptive Sports Partners … Continue reading
Someday’s here; now what?
My neighbors’ generators hum in the background as I rummage through a pile of work assignments in search of one I can perform without benefit of internet. The power’s out, after an overnight storm. As a freelance writer and researcher, … Continue reading
Decision Fatigue
Maybe you’ve seen this phrase, Reach out this season. It has been written in other words, but the appeals that come this time of year can create decision fatigue. How do we decide who to give our time, energy, and … Continue reading
Volcanoes In New Hampshire?
Scientists have been monitoring seismic activity in the New England region for the past two years, with the swelling of magma mostly detected underneath central Vermont, western Massachusetts and western New Hampshire. | Keep Reading at News.Sky.com
Posted in Around New England, Events, New Hampshire News
Tagged Magma, Seismic Activity, Volcanoes
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The New Media Militia 