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Vermont treasurer's office holds $130 million in unclaimed property: Find out if some of it is yours
MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont treasurer's office has literally struck gold, and some of it could belong to you. Right now, the treasurer's office is holding $130 million worth of unclaimed property, including everything from cash, checks, property deeds, wills, gold bars, pure silver and even some priceless family heirlooms.
Assault case of Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore ends in mistrial
After more than five hours of deliberations Wednesday night at the end of a three-day trial, the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. Read the story on VTDigger here: Assault case of Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore ends in mistrial.
Morristown police investigating suspicious death
MORRISTOWN, Vt. (WCAX) - Police in Morristown say a welfare check Wednesday turned into a suspicious death investigation. Police say they responded around 6:30 a.m. to 813 Elmore Street to check on Richard Cote, 76, but that when they arrived, officers found him dead in his home. Investigators say the...
Governor Phil Scott talks about resources available to areas heavily hit by floods
On Wednesday Governor Phil Scott discussed the resources available to Vermonters in the places hit hardest by flooding. Four flood relief centers have been set up in Barre, Hinesburg, Lyndonville, and Plainfield to provide services to those in need. Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) said, “We’re moving forward with state...
Viridi Energy Signs 20-Year Agreement With Énergir L.P. to Supply Pipeline-Quality RNG at Scale
Viridi Energy, a leading renewable natural gas (RNG) platform, announced that it has signed a 20-year offtake agreement with Énergir, L.P. Énergir, a Quebec-based diversified energy business, is the largest natural gas distribution company in Quebec as well as, through subsidiaries, the largest electricity distributor and the sole pipeline natural gas distributor in Vermont.
Court approves Dartmouth settlement in financial aid case
On July 20, a court approved Dartmouth’s $33.75 million settlement proposal in a class action lawsuit accusing the College — along with 16 other universities — of violating antitrust laws and conspiring to minimize financial aid for working and middle-class families, according to a press release shared by a representative for Gilbert Litigators & Counselors, one of the law firms representing the plaintiffs.
Suspected child murderer Demiko Fox arrested in New Hampshire, U.S. Marshals say
A man accused of killing a 7-year-old girl in Washington state in April was arrested by law enforcement in New Hampshire Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Demiko Fox, 22, is facing a charge of second-degree murder in the death of a girl who was in his care...
Fisherman caught with oversized stripers in NH; planned to sell them in Mass.
Tips from anglers fishing along New Castle and Rye Tuesday afternoon led to authorities busting a fisherman's alleged scheme to illegally keep 14 oversized striped bass and sell the fish in Massachusetts. New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Law Enforcement Division and Operation Game Thief announced Wednesday the Massachusetts man admitted to his plan after being caught by Portsmouth police Tuesday. ...
Awaiting federal declaration, state forges ahead with Vermont’s flood cleanup
“While it may seem like it's taking a while for damage to be assessed, it's important to remember it's only been two weeks since the storm,” Gov. Phil Scott said Wednesday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Awaiting federal declaration, state forges ahead with Vermont’s flood cleanup.
Will Joe Biden supporters in New Hampshire back Kamala Harris?
SALEM, NH - As Democratic support consolidates around Vice President Kamala Harris, Granite Staters are now weighing whether they want her to be the next President of the United States. "Honestly, it's just, it's a lot," one voter in Bedford told WBZ. "I honestly feel like we need to have a bigger pool to choose from," another said.Poll showed Trump ahead after debate Less than a month ago, the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm's College conducted a post-debate poll finding former President Donald Trump two points ahead of President Joe Biden among Granite State voters. But a...
New Hampshire officials reject rafting ban in area of Lake Winnipesaukee dubbed the ‘toilet bowl’
Residents in Moultonborough sought to prohibit boat rafting on Braun Bay, complaining of noisy crowds during summer weekends and holidays. New Hampshire’s safety commissioner has denied a petition to ban boat rafting on a popular area of Lake Winnipesaukee that locals have dubbed the “toilet bowl” and “Animal House” for its supposedly party-like atmosphere.
Rochester man gets 7-year sentence for meth distribution
CONCORD — Felix Urrutia, 51, of Rochester was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple methamphetamine distribution charges, according to Jane Young, U.S. attorney for New Hampshire. Urrutia was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Paul J. Barbadoro, also receiving three years of supervised release after serving the prison sentence. On May 28, Urrutia pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and four counts of distribution of methamphetamine. The...
Keene SwampBats Drop Doubleheader at Vineyard
The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks swept the SwampBats 7-3 and 2-1 in a pair of seven inning games. In game one, Martha’s Vineyard batted first as the provisional road team for a rescheduled game. The Sharks hit three singles in a row to start the game and plate one run. A fielder’s choice doubled the lead as the SwampBats recorded their first out. Pitcher Ben Shenosky (Penn State) settled in after that, retiring seven of the next eight batters through the third. Bryce Molinaro (Penn State) led off the bottom of the third with a single through the left side. As JD Jones (Rutgers) got ready for a 3-2 pitch, Molinaro took off from first. Jones laced a base hit to right-center, and Molinaro chugged all the way around third to dive home safely on the single. Joe Jaconski (Penn State) scored Jones with a monster double to the wall in left-center, and then came home on a David Mendez (Vanderbilt) single up the middle which gave the SwampBats a 3-2 lead. The Sharks tied it with a solo home run in the top of the fourth, but Shenosky got the next three outs quickly, finishing his four-strikeout outing by picking off a runner at first base.
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