Federal regulators have announced that they're satisfied with security changes implemented since Vermont Yankee's shutdown. But it's not clear exactly what those changes are, and officials say that's by design. Radioactive material, including spent nuclear fuel, remains on site, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has expressed concern about publicly disclosing too many details of the plant's protection scheme. “We are letting the public know we took a close look at whether the new plan is consistent with our security requirements...
On Aug. 11, primary voters had the difficult task of choosing two Democratic candidates to represent Windham-3 in the Vermont House of Representatives in the general election on Nov. 3. I am very grateful to have been chosen as one of those two. I would be both humbled and honored to serve Windham-3 as our state representative, and I want to take my focus on problem-solving to the State House to take on the difficult challenges in health care, our...
The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) announces expanded hours and new services for visitors beginning this month. BMAC will now be open on Wednesdays, later on Fridays, and earlier on Saturdays, increasing its open hours by 30 percent. On Fridays, BMAC will stay open until 7 p.m., making it easier for visitors to combine a museum visit with dinner or a movie. From 5 to 7 p.m., there will be a cash bar at the museum, with wine and...
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