AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoVermont Politics & Elections: A Manchester campaign stop put two Democrats in front of voters as the Aug. 11 primary nears, with Gov. Phil Scott’s long run in the governor’s office framed as a reason to change course. Healthcare & Workforce: In Bennington, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center CEO Estevan Garcia says the hospital plans to become a medical training facility, launching a new three-year family medicine residency to help rural staffing. Lake Champlain Protection: New York DEC and the State Canal Corporation updated their rapid response plan to slow the spread of round goby into the Lake Champlain Basin, including continued monitoring and “Clean, Drain, Dry” guidance for boaters. Public Safety: Vermont State Police resumed search and recovery efforts after two people went into Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia and didn’t resurface. Local Business: St. Albans welcomed ReStash, a new used-and-new craft supply store, filling a gap after JoAnn’s left the area. Energy: Burlington Electric issued a “Defeat the Peak” alert, asking residents to cut electricity use from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. during extreme heat.
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