Economy & Working

Jericho and Underhill are still farming communities — and these volunteers are working to keep it that way.

According to Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak, 55% of those enrolled in the new Vermont Saves retirement plan are younger than 40, while 30% are younger than 30.

Inflation remained elevated last month as President Trump's tariffs continued to make their way into the prices that consumers pay. The average cost of living in July was up 2.7%.

Prices have risen a bit, but companies have been finding ways to delay price increases — for now.

After months of deliberations, the board voted 4 to 2 against a proposal to build a 107,000-square-foot facility.

Girlington Garage has seen some surprise price hikes for auto parts since tariffs took effect.

Grocers haven’t been able to place orders with United Natural Foods, and far fewer deliveries have come in for everything from tofu to dairy, paper products and canned food.

The Northlands Job Corps Center, located in Vergennes, is one of 99 contractor-run Job Corps centers nationwide. They provide education, skills training, housing, meals and health care to low-income students ages 16-24.

Chocolate is one of Vermont’s top food exports. But cacao doesn’t grow here — and climate change has been disrupting the global supply chain.

Vermont is heading for a shortage of primary care doctors, especially in rural areas, and the problem starts where doctors do their training. A new residency program aims to change that.