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Vermont Schools Going Online To Finish Up The School Year

Matthew McDonald

The in-person school year is over in Vermont public schools. 

The state's governor, Phil Scott, a Republican, announced Thursday, March 26 that because of the coronavirus pandemic, students will learn remotely for the rest of the school year. Previously, the state aimed to reopen its schools on Tuesday, April 7, as the Burlington Free Press reports.

Medical Experts Commend Massachusetts For Switching Back To Single-Use Plastic Bags
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Medical Experts Commend Massachusetts For Switching Back To Single-Use Plastic Bags

Tom Joyce

So-called single-use paper and plastic bags are not only back in every Massachusetts community, but they are also the only option at grocery stores.

To try to slow the spread of coronavirus, earlier this week Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker temporarily banned the use of reusable shopping bags. He also mandated that the single-use bags be available to consumers free of charge.

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