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Ageless in our community – Spencer Potter
When asked if he would be willing to be interviewed, Spencer Potter, Waitsfield, claimed not to have much to say. From limited encounters, the opposite was suspected. Each week I get his email indicating the homes I will be visiting on my Thursday Meals On Wheels delivery route. He can’t recall how many years he has been sending these emails, but he knows it was his neighbor, Nancy Emory, who asked if he would get involved and serve on the board of the Mad River Valley Senior Citizens. He accepted. He came to recognize that the Meals On Wheels program needed to be more efficient and thus began his ongoing commitment to it.
The Mad Birders celebrate two-decades of seeking out local birds
A local group of birding enthusiasts – the Mad Birders – has sought out local birds together for two decades. Each year, the group meets for a series of walks through spring and early summer, when birds are most active while breeding. At that time, “they are their most bright, beautiful, colorful selves,” group member Jeannie Elias said.
Three-vehicle crash on Route 22A in Shoreham leaves two with serious injuries
SHOREHAM — A multi-vehicle collision on Vermont Route 22A near the Orwell-Shoreham Town Line resulted in two individuals sustaining serious injuries, officials said. The crash, which involved two cars and a motorcycle, occurred at 1:36 p.m. on Aug. 24. According to Vermont State Police, a Subaru Legacy driven by...
“Red Flag” for 2024 Winter Forecast in New York State
There is a red flag in the Farmer's Almanac for the winter forecast this year. The forecast is a unique one for sure. Usually, when the Farmer's Almanac comes out, the forecast is pretty simple: it's usually either going to snow a lot or a little. The first day of...
New York State Police Officer Suspended and Facing Charges in Alleged Robbery
It goes without saying that police officers, whether they're village, town, city or state police, when they make an arrest it's because they are dealing with someone who broke the law. Vast majority of the time, those people are regular, everyday civilians, however on occasion, police officers deal with more attention grabbing individuals, maybe some celebrity, a politician, or in this case one of their own.
New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
Brattleboro Police investigate a death
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Brattleboro police are investigating a death. Saturday morning, just before 9, they were called for a report of a person in the water. A male was found dead in the Whetstone Brook, where it passes under Main St. The road was closed to traffic for several...
Body found in Whitingham believed to be missing man
Man found dead in Whitingham believed to be missing N. Bennington man. Vermont State Police believe they’ve found the body of the North Bennington man who’d been missing for a week and a half. A man was found dead shortly before 10:00 Saturday morning in Whitingham. Troopers say...
Chapin Orchard bounces back with plentiful harvest after May frost last year
After a surprise May frost devastated crop yields throughout Vermont last year, some farms like Chapin Orchards are seeing a massive comeback. Chapin Orchards Owner Phil Murdock told us that the May 18 temperature drop resulted in a 96% loss in crop. Still, Murdock said “We were able to limp...
Thursday Thunder Road racing action
In a busy night of racing action at the Nations Site of Excitement on Thursday, several drivers came out on top. In the street stocks, Terry Pearce Jr. started and ended the race in first place to win for the second time this season. Stephen Donahue conquered the late models in a race that began […]
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Route 118 in Dorchester Claims Life of Meredith Woman
Dorchester, N.H. – A fatal motorcycle crash occurred Saturday evening on Route 118 in Dorchester. State Troopers from the Troop F barracks responded to the incident at approximately 5:07 p.m. Preliminary investigations revealed that a motorcycle traveling eastbound failed to negotiate a turn. The motorcycle crossed the center line...
Two men severely hurt in crash on Rt. 22A in Shoreham
Two men are at University of Vermont Medical Center with severe injuries after a crash on Route 22A in Shoreham. A 47-year-old man from Bomoseen was driving south near the Orwell town line shortly after 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Vermont State Police say his car crossed the center line, striking a car and a motorcycle. The Bomoseen man and the motorcyclist are the two people who were hurt. No one in the northbound car was injured.
Porter Medical Center LPNs, techs & support staff negotiating first contract, will rally Saturday
Earlier this year, around 300 licensed practical nurses, support staff and technical employees at Porter Medical Center voted to unionize. That’s nearly half the people the Middlebury hospital employs. The union is currently negotiating a contract with Porter, asking for higher pay, better staffing ratios and more sustainable work...
Multiple Vermont schools are having to delay the start of the school year
MILTON, Vt. — Multiple schools across Vermont have had to make last minute changes to delay the first day of school or rework what classes are going to look like. One of those is Otter Valley Union Middle and High School, which is shutting down a middle school wing due to mold and moving students to a different part of the school.
Eyeing a crowded market, Vermont cannabis sellers wonder what’s next
As the flow of money grows, officials are weighing how to guide the industry toward a sustainable, equitable future. Read the story on VTDigger here: Eyeing a crowded market, Vermont cannabis sellers wonder what’s next.
Vermont farmer breaks Champlain Valley Fair record with giant pumpkin
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. — A Vermont farmer has smashed the previous Champlain Valley Fair record for the largest pumpkin grown in the state. This year's winning pumpkin was grown by Wilbur Horton from Springfield, Vermont, with the pumpkin weighing in at a staggering 1,327.5 pounds. Horton is a member of the Vermont Giant Pumpkin Growers Association.
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