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Vermont Braces for Poor Air Quality and Cooler Weather This Weekend
Burlington, VT – An air quality alert is in effect across Vermont, beginning from midnight tonight and extending through midnight Friday. The National Weather Service has warned residents that concentrations of PM 2.5, predominantly from smoke particles due to wildfires in western Canada, are expected to increase, posing a particular risk to sensitive groups. Residents are advised to plan accordingly, especially those with respiratory conditions.
After big storms, GMP crews increasingly rely on drones to assess outages
BETHEL, Vt. (WCAX) - Green Mountain Power has a new tool to help expedite repairs during widespread outages that officials say will end up keeping the cost down for ratepayers. The destructive storms that have wrought havoc on Vermont this summer highlight what experts say is the kind of extreme...
Vermont Conversation: Zephyr Teachout on theater, politics and being ‘willing to fight’
The former New York gubernatorial candidate, who grew up in Norwich, is directing the play ‘Returning to Haifa’ at the Unadilla Theater in Marshfield. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: Zephyr Teachout on theater, politics and being ‘willing to fight’.
Amid a tumultuous period in health care,Vermont hospitals request annual revenue and rate increases
By Peter D’Auria/VTDigger Vermont hospitals are seeking the Green Mountain Care Board’s permission to increase commercial insurance charges and their revenue from patients, an annual process that comes amid widespread concern over hospitals’ financial health. Each year, hospitals request increases for the next fiscal year in their net patient revenue — revenue brought in by caring for patients […]
Okemo Valley TV board members, volunteers recognized for service
Okemo Valley TV has recognized volunteers, including Board members and community producers, who have made important contributions to the non profit community media organization. At its annual meeting on June 27, two outgoing board members were recognized for their longevity of service. First, George Thomson (19 years), was presented with the Community Impact Award, for […]
Traffic Alert: New England Run for the Fallen to pass through local towns today
(MyKeeneNow) – Residents of Chesterfield, Spofford, Keene, and Antrim should be aware of potential traffic delays tomorrow, Friday, August 16th, as the New England Run for the Fallen makes its way through these towns. The event, which pays tribute to fallen military service members and first responders, will see participants running through various routes in the area.
Traffic delays expected on Keene State move-in days
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Local residents and commuters should brace for traffic delays on August 21 and 25 as Keene State College welcomes students back to campus. The college’s annual move-in days are set to take place on Wednesday, Aug. 21, for incoming first-year students, and Sunday, Aug. 25, for returning students. Both days are expected to bring a significant increase in traffic around the college, particularly on key routes such as Winchester Street and Main Street.
Vermont Supreme Court rejects bail appeal for man charged with aggravated murder of Rutland City police officer
The ruling this week means that Tate Rheaume will remain behind bars as he awaits trial in a case stemming from the July 2023 crash that killed Jessica Ebbighausen. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Supreme Court rejects bail appeal for man charged with aggravated murder of Rutland City police officer.
Bellows Falls man dies in Westminster crash
WESTMINSTER — An 87-year-old Bellows Falls man died following a vehicle crash on US Route 5 at the intersection with Coolidge Street, officials reported. Hugh Haggerty, the operator of a 2022 Toyota Tacoma, sustained fatal injuries in the accident that occurred under clear skies and on dry road conditions.
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