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Maker of ‘Bernie's Mittens' Warns of Impostors: ‘Some People Just Have No Morals'
After causing an internet sensation last month, “Bernie’s Mittens” are back in the headlines, with Vermont’s attorney general aiming to stop what he described as deceptive sales of knock-off mittens. “I’m annoyed,” said Jen Ellis, the creator of the original mittens worn by Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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Those Viral Mittens Made Famous by Sen. Bernie Sanders Will Soon Be Available to Everyone — For a Good Cause
Vermont teacher Jen Ellis was “completely shocked” when the homemade mittens she gave Sen. Bernie Sanders went viral at President Biden’s inauguration. Today, she’s turning her surprise fame into good by partnering with the Vermont Teddy Bear Company to make them available to everyone — and using the proceeds to help good causes.
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Bernie Sanders' Mittens, Memes Help Raise $1.8M for Charity
About those wooly mittens that Sen. Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration that sparked quirky memes across social media
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What Bernie Sanders Really Thinks About Those Inauguration Memes
The senator talked to Seth Meyers about the national delight over his Inauguration Day outfit.
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Dog and Goat Serving as Mayor Raise Money for Playground in Vermont
A goat and a dog who were each elected mayor have helped raise money to renovate a Vermont community playground. The oddball idea of pet mayor elections to raise money to rehabilitate the playground and to help get local kids civically involved came from a local town manager. In 2018, Fair Haven residents elected Lincoln the goat as its honorary…
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This Vermont Home Comes With a Full Cellblock
A home for sale in Vermont’s rural Northeast Kingdom is probably unlike any you’ve ever seen before—because of something unusual that comes included in the property.
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Just Some Wild Photos of People Snowboarding on a Monolith in Vermont
When a group of Vermont snowboarders saw in the news that one of those mysterious monoliths cropping up around the world appeared in their home state, they instantly knew they had to trek up a mountain and try some tricks on it. Mike Garceau, Tucker Zink and Devon Gulick used their expertise — all three make their livings around snowboarding…
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Meet Taylor Small: Vermont's First Trans State Legislator
Taylor Small made history when she became Vermont’s first openly transgender state legislator. Small joins LX News to discuss what her progressive win means for all young queer and trans people across the country and how she will continue her work on health equity and non-citizen voting.
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Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Breaks With Party, Votes for Biden
Vermont’s Republican governor, Phil Scott, said that he voted for Democrat Joe Biden for president on Tuesday, making him the first Republican governor in the nation to acknowledge voting for the Democratic presidential candidate. “As many of you knew, I didn’t support President Trump. I wasn’t going to vote for him,” said Scott, who has never backed a Democrat...
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ICE Settles Lawsuit Filed by Immigrant Activists in Vermont
The federal government has agreed not to deport three immigrant activists in Vermont who sued two years ago after they were arrested
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Barrett Agrees ‘No One is Above the Law', Offers No View on if a President Can Pardon Themself
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., asked Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett for her view on if a president can pardon themself. Judge Barrett refused to offer an opinion on the matter, but did agree with Leahy’s assertion that “no one is above the law.”
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Artist Is Hiking the Length of Vermont to Paint Its Famous Fall Foliage for Nonprofits
A Vermont man is on an uncommon journey to document his state’s vistas — in between impressive stretches of hiking. “It’s a long walk,” said Rob Mullen of his roughly 270-mile journey through Vermont, from the border of Canada to the border of Massachusetts — the entire length of the Long Trail. Mullen is stopping along the way to preserve…
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A Long Road: Marijuana Goes on Sale Years After Approval in Maine
Mainers are getting their first opportunity to legally buy marijuana for adult recreational use, but a supply shortage is a potential buzzkill. Retailers blame the pandemic and a limited number of licensed manufacturers for reducing the variety of products available on Friday, the opening day. Licenses were issued only a month ago. That didn’t dampen Matt Bourgeois’ enthusiasm for...
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Vermont Gov. Scott to Give Coronavirus Update
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is scheduled to give a coronavirus update at 11 a.m. Tuesday as voters head to the polls for the state’s primary election. Among the races being decided are primary contests for governor, lieutenant governor, the U.S. House and many legislative races. Scott, a popular incumbent, is being challenged for his party’s nomination by four lesser-known...
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Vermont Farmer Finds Prosthetic Leg Lost by Skydiver
An unusual case of lost property in Vermont had a happy ending, thanks to social media and an eagle-eyed farmer.
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Foreign Ski Workers Stranded by Virus Get Helping Hand
U.S. ski areas employ thousands of international college students each year to fill seasonal jobs during what is their summer break
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‘We Will Lose Farms': Dairy Industry Struggles in Coronavirus Crisis
Vermont’s agriculture secretary and its lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives met with farmers Thursday, telling them in a virtual gathering that they are working to help them through the coronavirus crisis.
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Sanders-Linked Group Entered Into Racial Discrimination NDA
A political advocacy group founded by Bernie Sanders entered into a nondisclosure agreement with an African American political consultant that bars her from discussing a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination at the organization and the Vermont senator’s 2016 presidential campaign. The consultant, Tezlyn Figaro, confirmed the existence of the nondisclosure agreement to The Associated Press without providing additional details. The deal…
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10-Year-Old Upset Over SNL Spoof on Her Disabled Pet Chicken
A local fourth grader is expressing her frustration after her feathered friend became the butt of a joke on a recent episode of Saturday Night Live. The joke featured her disabled pet chicken, Granite Heart, learning to walk with a custom wheelchair. The SNL joke suggested that instead of helping the animal walk, she should “just eat the chicken.”
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More Companies Allowing Employees to Bring Dogs to Work
Do you have a hard time saying goodbye to your dog in the morning? There’s some good news if the answer to that question is yes. More and more companies in and around Boston are letting their workers bring their four legged friends to the office. Harpoon Brewery is one of the first to hop on this new perk for...