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COVID-19 testing coming to Champlain Islands

WebA 10-foot-by-20-foot white tent has been erected on the back side of the health center off U.S. 2 to help with the testing. The tent is not a drive-thru, but to hold …

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COVID-19 reported at North Hero School

WebBY MIKE DONOGHUE Islander Staff Writer NORTH HERO -- A student at the North Hero Elementary School has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, officials confirmed Friday.

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Still No Virus Cases in GI; Drawbridge Work Halts

WebBy MIKE DONOGHUE Islander Staff Writer MONTPELIER -- Grand Isle County remains one of two Vermont counties that state officials say does not have a …

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Police: New drug charges after raid in Grand Isle

WebNORTH HERO -- A Grand Isle businessman, with both federal and state drug convictions, has been ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court on new drug …

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A Doctor Without Pretense

Web2/12/2020. 4 Comments. By KATHLEEN SWANSON, Islander Contributor. I n the early 1980s, Grand Isle was a county without a doctor. “People would go to Milton, St. Albans …

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Town Meeting Day Results 2024

WebAccording to preliminary results shared with The Islander, 452 of North Hero’s 922 registered voters participated in Tuesday’s Town Meeting Day elections. Milton defeats …

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“What is blue-green algae

WebA Cyanobacteria bloom forming on Lake Champlain. Photo courtesy of VT. Dept. of Health. GRAND ISLE – Every summer it closes beaches, sours the air with a …

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South Hero Pharmacy Owner: Buyout Took Less Than A Week

WebSOUTH HERO – The closure of the tiny South Hero Pharmacy and the buyout of patient records by giant Walgreens took less than a week, according to the …

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Boil Water Notice

WebDRINKING WATER WARNING North Hero Water - WSID 20562 BOIL WATER NOTICE Due to the need for system maintenance/repair (just south of …

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Bushway fills GI selectboard vacancy

WebPhoto by Mike Donoghue. GRAND ISLE -- Former longtime Grand Isle Selectboard member Ron Bushway is returning to the governing board to fill an …

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Kim Julow Steps Down as South Hero Fire Chief

WebSOUTH HERO -- Kim Julow, who has spent 26 years with the South Hero Volunteer Fire Department, including seven years as its chief, is stepping down this week. Julow, …

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Granny’s Attic Will Not Open for 2020 Season

WebBy Sam Hilliker SOUTH HERO - In light of the current health pandemic and restrictions, Granny’s Attic has decided not to open our doors for the 2020 season. While …

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South Hero approves marijuana issue; Hulse wins seat

WebSpecifics for any possible cannabis businesses, including locations, must still be approved by South Hero officials and potentially the state of Vermont. In the only contested race in …

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Canada eases border restrictions slightly; No date yet for full

WebBy MICHELLE MONROE Islander staff GRAND ISLE – Returning home will be marginally easier for fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents starting on …

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