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crime20h ago

Strong agreed to plead guilty to a single wire fraud count in Burlington federal court, marking a final step in the case.
The indictment covers payments from van customers who did not receive completed builds or timely updates.
Strong reportedly operated East Coast Van Builds from 2021 through at least 2024, offering converts of Ford Transit and Mercedes vans.
Customers described delays, excuses, and miscommunications as work stalled for months or years.
The plea requires forfeiture of about $477,502 tied to the payments ordered by customers.
The case involves multiple states and dozens of affected customers who faced non-delivery and poor communication.
Strong allegedly used customer funds for other ventures, including a music festival.
One customer described the final outcome as a nearly complete failure of the promised build.
A private Facebook group for victims grew to 37 members amid ongoing complaints about the delays.
The court case does not yet have a scheduled plea hearing date.

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health20h ago

VITAL VT turns local libraries into telehealth hubs to connect Vermonters with care beyond traditional clinics.
The program aims to reduce missed work or school days by offering timely telehealth access in rural towns.
University of Vermont collaborations expand the rural health care workforce through student involvement.
A mobile obstetric simulation program delivers high-fidelity training to rural emergency departments.
The obstetric training program has already reached more than 100 health care professionals across Vermont.
The approach links community partnerships, providers, and students to strengthen rural health care.
Rural Vermont programs address barriers like broadband gaps and digital tool discomfort.
The initiatives emphasize not just technology, but meeting people where they are in daily life.
Vermont highlights rural health care resilience through collaboration across libraries, universities, and clinics.

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VTDigger is offering a triple-match gift opportunity for Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2, 2025 to boost Vermont nonprofit journalism.
A free webinar on Act 73 education reforms will be held via Zoom on Dec. 2 from noon to 1 p.m.
Corey McDonald, an education reporter, will lead the discussion on Act 73’s rollout in Vermont’s schools.
A Q&A will be shaped by pre-submitted reader questions to guide the live discussion.
A recording of the conversation will be posted on VTDigger's site and YouTube channel after the event.
The event supports Vermont readers and encourages donations on Giving Tuesday to sustain independent reporting.
VTDigger promotes its Vermont newsletters and daily briefs as a quick way to stay informed.
The webinar aims to inform readers about Act 73 and engage them with the reform process.
The article highlights how donations support nonpartisan reporting in Vermont.

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