Vermont
Vermonters react to rising gas prices
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Gas prices are on the rise. Vermont’s average for today is $3.63, up just 6 cents from this time last year, but up a significant amount since last month.
”Compared to I would say two months ago the price has just been going up and it’s crazy,” said Vermont resident Tiffanie Katsuva.
“It’s way too high. I think we should be energy-independent as we were a couple of years ago,” said Vermont resident Mark Fundis.
Experts say the average price of gas was about 25 cents cheaper last month compared to now. The spike in gas prices results from several things like refinery maintenance, the change to summer, and rising demand.
“Refineries around the country switch to that summer blend, which is more expensive to produce. Some of those refineries right now are still not producing anything,” said AAA Northern New England Manager of Public Affairs Dan Goodman.
Some Vermonters have strategies to combat the high prices. Being a member of a warehouse club allows consumers to gas up for a lower price than average.
“I know that if I come here it will most likely just be the best bang for your buck, and it’s easy to rely on a system like that,” said Alex Baker of South Burlington.
Gas prices do not seem to be getting lower anytime soon, so if you are looking to save money at the pump, there are apps and websites on where to find the least expensive gas in your area.
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ENOSBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) – A former Vermont schoolteacher faces charges of sexually assaulting a student.
Vermont state police say they started investigating Ashley Goodwin, 43, of Enosburg, in November after a report of sex offenses that took place from 2007 to 2009, when Goodwin was a teacher at Enosburg Middle School.
Troopers say the investigation revealed that Goodwin repeatedly sexually assaulted a student, starting when the child was 14.
Police cited Goodwin on Friday for aggravated sexual assault. She’s due in court on Monday.
Goodwin is no longer a teacher.
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Policymakers and advocates will talk about efforts to promote addiction recovery in Montpelier next week, according to a community announcement from the Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery.
The Recovery Day event is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Supreme Court auditorium in Montpelier, 111 State St. The event aims to highlight the importance of building recovery systems around individuals rather than isolated sectors, according to the announcement.
Patty McCarthy, CEO of Faces & Voices of Recovery and a nationally recognized recovery leader, will be the keynote speaker. Her experience includes advocating for recovery-oriented systems of care and federal policy changes, as well as efforts to reduce stigma surrounding addiction.
Several individuals will be recognized for their contributions to recovery efforts in Vermont:
- Kimberly Blake will receive a lifetime achievement award for her work in harm reduction and compassionate care.
- Nels Kloster will also receive a lifetime achievement award for his efforts to expand access to treatment and promote coordinated, person-centered care.
- Sara Byers will receive the Tammy Bushell Recovery-Friendly Workplace Award for fostering recovery-friendly workplace cultures and values.
- Isaac Dayno will receive the Peter Mallary Legislative Champion Award for his leadership in advancing recovery supports within the state’s correctional system.
- Katy Leffel will receive the Dr. Mark Depman Trailblazer Award for her leadership in perinatal health, overdose prevention and cross-sector collaboration.
- Benjamin Lerner will receive the Jack Barry Communications Award for using storytelling and music to reduce stigma and inspire hope.
The event is open to the public and welcomes individuals and families directly affected by substance use and mental health challenges.
American Sign Language interpretation will be provided throughout the event, and organizers encourage inquiries about additional access needs to ensure full participation.
The Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery, in collaboration with Recovery Partners of Vermont, is organizing the event. Registration details and more information are available at https://vamhar.org/rd2026.
Sponsors include the Vermont Department of Health Division of Substance Use, Central Vermont Prevention Coalition & Central Vermont Medical Center and the 802 Scoops Podcast.
This story was created by reporter Beth McDermott, bmcdermott1@usatodayco.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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