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Popular Indian restaurant inside Vermont gas station announces its closure
A popular Indian restaurant located in an unusual spot for Vermont – inside a gas station – announced this week on social media that it will be shutting down as of July 30. “Rickie's Indian Restaurant will be closing Tuesday, July 30th; PERMANENTLY.,” reads the announcement from the South Barre eatery. “We appreciate all of you who have helped us grow and become an integral part of the community. It was a pleasure to serve you all.” ...
Middle schoolers learn welding through Rosie's Girls summer camp
BARRE, Vt. — For more than two decades, Vermont Works for Women has been hosting its Rosie's Girls camps across the state. It's an opportunity for girls and gender-expansive youth to try out non-traditional fields, such as STEM and skilled trades. This week more than a dozen campers were...
Brandon Gray, Kyle MacAskill Claim Times Argus Midseason Championships
Rain Pushes Late Models and Road Warriors to Start Next Thursday’s Program. Barre, VT — The Times Argus Midseason Championships started off without at hitch at Thunder Road on Thursday with rains moving in mid-program to postpone both the Late Model and Road Warrior features to next Thursday’s racing action. Following the qualifying rounds for all four divisions, the rk Miles Street Stocks kicked-off the Times Argus Midseason Championship action. Paige Whittemore and Curtis Franks led the twenty-six-car field to green with Whittemore taking the impressive lead over the pack. Two-by-two the field ran six-car-lengths behind the leaders as traffic reshuffled with the first caution on lap 13 for the infield-spinning Walker Fitch and Derek Farnham.
Scott: Harris needs to ‘prove herself’ to voters
Governor Phil Scott weighed in on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place. Scott has recently said that he does not think President Biden or former president Donald Trump are fit for office, but needs to learn more about Vice President Harris’ views and policies before he makes up his mind on whether he can support her.
Man faces multiple drug trafficking charges in Waterbury
WATERBURY — Vermont authorities arrested a Massachusetts man on Thursday afternoon following a lengthy investigation into illegal drug distribution in Washington County. Rafael Santos, 37, from Springfield, was taken into custody by the Vermont Drug Task Force in collaboration with the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks at 1159 Ripley Road.
In review: Flood recovery, tax sale reform, St. Johnsbury's revitalization
Flood cleanup efforts are continuing across the state, with mental health experts encouraging those impacted by flooding to prioritize self-care. Plus, two Vermont tax sale lawsuits are settled, and a new law adds protections. And, learn about what’s lead to the revitalization of St. Johnsbury. Subscribe to the Vermont...
World Soccer Festival reorganizes for Aug. 17 in Montpelier
A spirited community soccer event that took a pandemic hiatus has reorganized and is returning to Central Vermont next month. World Soccer Festival is making a comeback, organizers announced and this year will mark the 11th time the event will be held. The festival will run Saturday, Aug. 17, from...
Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
Vermont’s Republican lieutenant governor primary puts party affiliation to the test
In the only competitive Republican primary for statewide office this year, former Rutland GOP chair Gregory Thayer is facing a former Democratic state legislator from the Northeast Kingdom, John Rodgers. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s Republican lieutenant governor primary puts party affiliation to the test.
VTDigger launches 2024 primary election guide
This year’s voter guide includes almost 300 candidate profiles, a campaign finance database, details on how to vote, county-by-county explainers and more. Read the story on VTDigger here: VTDigger launches 2024 primary election guide.
Worcester police arrest two teens, recover stolen moped
WORCESTER — Two teenage boys were arrested early Friday morning on charges of armed robbery and assault after allegedly stealing a moped at gunpoint, authorities said. Worcester Police officers responded to a reported carjacking around 2:30 a.m. on July 26 in the area of Hooper Street. The victims, also...
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