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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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Meet the Vermont Teacher Who Turned an Old Sweater Into Bernie Sanders' Mittens
Amid all the formality of Wednesday’s inauguration of President Joe Biden, sightings of a decidedly casual and comfortable accessory choice by Vermont’s junior U.S. Senator turned heads and lit up social media.
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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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‘Mask Up and Happy Holidays': New England Govs Issue Joint Warning for Festive Season
Four New England governors joined together to share a message encouraging people to celebrate the holidays safely this year. Govs. Charlie Baker, Janet Mills, Chris Sununu and Phil Scott each shared the same video Wednesday evening, where all four spoke and encouraged people to wear masks, avoid travel and gather in smaller groups than usual at the peak of the…
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New England's Weird 2020: ‘Calamari Comeback,' Real-Life Buddy the Elf
It’s difficult to imagine a year when we needed a little comic relief more desperately than in 2020. No yuks? Yuck. Fortunately, New Englanders came through with some welcome pandemic distractions.
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Mass. Ends Quarantine-Free Travel From Another New England State; Only 1 State Remains Low-Risk
Starting Saturday, Massachusetts will start requiring that people arriving in the state from Vermont stay in quarantine for two weeks, the Department of Public Health has announced. It leaves Hawaii as the only state that Massachusetts considers low-enough risk for quarantine-free travel. The change goes into effect Saturday morning after midnight. Travelers who don’t meet one of the exceptions...
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Vermont Reports First COVID-19 Death Since July
Vermont has had its first coronavirus-related death since July, state health officials say. The death reported Saturday brings the virus death toll in the state to 59 people, according to the state Department of Health. No details about the patient were disclosed. It was Vermont’s first virus-related death since July 28. The state also reported more than 60 new confirmed…
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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 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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Massive ‘Black Lives Matter' Display Approved for Street in Front of Vt. Capital
A vote Friday cleared the way for Vermont’s capital city to send a highly visible message echoing recent calls to address racial justice. With the approval of the Montpelier City Council, the portion of State Street in downtown Montpelier — right in front of the Vermont State House —will close to traffic Saturday morning so community members can paint 25-foot-tall…