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Middlebury town manager takes a bow
MIDDLEBURY — One of Middlebury Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay’s biggest attributes, recalled former selectboard Chair John Tenny, was being able to “manage the storm, without being caught in the center of it.”. Ramsay will truly put that aphorism to the test during the next chapter of her...
Profiles: Bristol therapist helps heal bodies by listening with her hands
BRISTOL — Shoes off, body laid flat on a treatment table (or not, if you prefer not to), surrounded by warm-toned lights and light green wallpaper. As of May 2024, patients have come to Gail Creeksong craniosacral therapy (CST) at 25 Mountain View St. in Bristol seeking various services.
Profiles: Long Trail Psychiatry treats mental health with ketamine
MIDDLEBURY — Lauren Bierman spent over a decade working in geriatrics and has worked as a hospice nurse and hospice nurse practitioner since 2016. When she saw how huge the need was for mental health care providers, a few years ago, she left primary care to go back to school for earn her psychiatric-mental health certificate.
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.
Phish Frontman Reflects on DUI Arrest That Helped Him Quit Opioids & What His Wife Said When He Went to Jail (Exclusive)
"I'm so grateful that it didn't kill me," Trey Anastasio — who recently opened the Divided Sky residential recovery center — tells PEOPLE of battling opioid addiction
Bangor Police Arrest a Woman in a Stolen Dump Truck from Vermont
A woman who allegedly stole a dump truck in Vermont and drove it to Maine was intercepted by Bangor Police. The Woman Faces Multiple Charges for Allegedly Taking the Truck. Alicia Ailing, 40, faces charges in Vermont, including aggravated operation without the owner's consent and grand larceny. Where Was the...
Burgess takes the title at Lake Champlain
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Everything about Mark Burgess’ strategy for the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Lowrance was high risk, but the risk was well worth the reward as the Massachusetts angler claimed the victory with a three-day total of 62 pounds, 1 ounce. A...
Benson’s Chevrolet Classic Movie Night
LUDLOW, Vt. – Benson’s Chevrolet is excited to announce a free community event, “Movie Night Under the Stars,” on Thursday, Aug. 1, at 8:30 p.m. The dealership will transform its outdoor space into a drive-in theater experience, featuring the iconic 1986 action drama “Top Gun.”
Rockingham Old House awards open Aug. 3
ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – Kicking off the Aug. 3-4 Old Home Days and the Meeting House Pilgrimage weekend, nominations are open for Rockingham Old House Awards 2024. “Inaugurated by the Bellows Falls Historical Society 27 years ago, the Rockingham Historic Preservation Commission carries the baton to celebrate with property owners their ongoing restoration and renewal of historic homes and commercial buildings,” said John Leppman, Rockingham Historic Preservation Commission chair. The awards program is sponsored by the commission.
RECALL ALERT: Boar's Head recalls 200K pounds of deli meats amid multi-state listeria outbreak
Boar’s Head has issued a recall of more than 200,000 pounds of its products—including liverwurst and other deli meats—as federal health officials investigate a multi-state listeria outbreak that has left two people dead.
Economic Development Commission summer social unites Milton’s business community
MILTON— Milton’s business owners see a bright future ahead. Over 30 people attended the Economic Development Commission’s summer social Tuesday evening, July 23, to network, learn and hear updates on the town’s downtown core. Darren Adams, Milton’s selectboard chair, opened the social with updates on the...
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