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April 7, 2026

1. Vermont State University Names 2026 Commencement Speakers for Four Campuses: Vermont State University has announced the speakers for its 2026 commencement ceremonies, set for May 16 and 17. Each campus—Castleton, Randolph, Lyndon, and Johnson—will host its own ceremony featuring speakers with ties to their respective communities. Among them is former Lyndon State College President Joe Bertolino, now leading Stockton University, who will address graduates in Lyndon. The event will mark the university’s third graduating class since its founding. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Apr 7)

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February 9, 2026

1. Pownal Fire Department Awarded Over $1.4 Million for New Station Construction: The Vermont Congressional delegation has secured more than $1.4 million in federal funding to support the construction of a new central fire station for the Pownal Valley Fire Department. This allocation is part of a broader initiative distributing over $100 million to 69 projects across Vermont, including upgrades for historic sites such as Bennington's Old First Church. The funds were included in multiple appropriations packages signed into law between November and January. The project aims to strengthen emergency services in southwestern Vermont. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Feb 8)

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