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Sarah Waring: A watershed moment in local government
Communities up and downstream from one another must work together to share equipment and professional staff, and advocate for state policy changes based on watershed needs and conditions. Read the story on VTDigger here: Sarah Waring: A watershed moment in local government.
Phil Scott taps Washington, DC, health care administrator to lead Department of Vermont Health Access
DaShawn Groves, who has held multiple health care roles in the District of Columbia, will take over the department that administers Vermont Medicaid. Read the story on VTDigger here: Phil Scott taps Washington, DC, health care administrator to lead Department of Vermont Health Access.
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.
Music, food, original art set up for the Mad River Valley Craft Fair on Labor Day weekend
Labor Day weekend in Waitsfield means the Mad River Valley Craft Fair at the scenic Kenyon’s Field with live music, food, and over 80 artist booths to peruse. The 53rd annual event is held rain or shine Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free. Admission is $5; kids 12 and under are free.
The opioid epidemic as it's touched Colchester, plus resources for those struggling with substance use disorders of any kind
COLCHESTER — The opioid epidemic has hit towns across Vermont and the country since the 1990s, and many of its impacts were worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite the detrimental impacts of opioids and other drugs on communities everywhere, a number of recovery and harm reduction resources are out there for those struggling with substance use disorders — in Colchester and beyond.
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.
Vermont State Police discover male body in Sherman Reservoir matching description to missing person from Bennington
We are following breaking news out of Vermont Saturday afternoon. Vermont State Police tell us they discovered a body of a male in Vermont’s Sherman Reservoir on Saturday morning around 9:45 a.m. The body matched the description of missing person, 59-year-old Matthew Houskeeper, who was reported missing on August...
Vermont wants to buy land in Bennington County that may (or may not) have ties to historic rebellion
No one knows for sure where Daniel Shays and his followers fled after their raid on the U.S. Armory in Springfield, Mass. in 1786. But some historians believe they hid out in the hills of what is now southwestern Vermont near Egg Mountain. And the state of Vermont is ready...
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...
UVM Medical Center’s Driver Rehabilitation Program holds adaptive car show
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - People are getting out of their wheelchairs, and getting into their adaptive, high tech cars, showing off what they can do. “The ability to get into a conventional seat, into a vehicle, in Joan’s condition would not be possible otherwise,” Guy Kennedy of Underhill said.
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...
Long-time community members acquire New England's largest ski resort, promise growth
New England’s largest ski resort has been sold to a group of local investors. Killington and Pico Mountain have been sold to investors Phil Gross and Michael Ferri, both have deep ties to the Killington area. Both men have pledged to continue to grow the community with a promise...
The history of WVMT: Vermont’s oldest radio station to turn 100 this fall
COLCHESTER — Vermont’s oldest radio station, WVMT, has a rich history in Colchester and is turning 100 this year. With Aug. 20 being National Radio Day, now is the time to honor and celebrate all things radio. WVMT’s first-ever radio broadcast originated at the University of Vermont on October 10, 1924, making this coming fall the official centennial anniversary.
Alburg woman arrested on domestic assault charge
ALBURG — A woman was arrested late Wednesday night on accusations of domestic assault after Vermont State Police troopers responded to a report of an ongoing situation on Poor Farm Rd. Authorities said that at approximately 11:20 p.m., troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were dispatched to the scene.
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...
Brandon Museum & Rec co-host program on Vermont’s darker history: eugenics
BRANDON—Vermont has a national reputation for progressive politics with an emphasis on individual freedom. But there have been eras in Vermont’s past, even within living memory, when the state itself took actions that seemed to run completely counter to today’s commitment to civil rights. One of those eras was the 1930s, when the state enacted a law enabling the sterilization of Vermonters deemed unsuitable for parenthood.
WTSA NEWS FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 24th 2024
More than half of this summer’s whooping cough cases have been. reported in Brattleboro, leading Vermont’s officials to issue a health. advisory in the area and urge all Vermonters to take precautions as. the school year begins. The Vermont Department of Health first. issued a health advisory for...
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