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Two arrests made in connection to Kayla Wright homicide
Troy, VT- Two suspects have been arrested, and another in custody is facing charges, in connection to the murder of a Derby woman who was found in a metal toolbox in the Missisquoi River in February. Jakiy Tramaine Corey Keith is facing a second-degree murder charge for the death of...
West Rutland School Rock Lab plays Seven to Sunset Series
Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. – RUTLAND – High school contemporary musicians will take the stage in Main Street Park on Wednesday, July 17 when West Rutland School Rock Lab plays Rutland’s mainstay “Seven To Sunset” concert series. The performance caps off an exciting school year which included road gigs, drone-captured music videos, and even a grant bestowed by Vermont Governor Phil Scott.
Blue Jay Way performs in Fair Haven on July 18
Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. – FAIR HAVEN – Blue Jay Way will perform in Fair Haven for the Concerts in the Park series beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 18. This rock and roll cover band will play popular music from the ’60’s through today’s hits. Concert goers will enjoy this great group made up of musicians that have been playing together for many years. The band began in 1974 when two Castleton State College freshmen got together to play. The band has now been together for five decades.
Bradford man dies from injuries related to June crash
Police say a Bradford man has died from injuries he got after crashing into a telephone pole on Route 5 in mid-June. The crash happened on June 19 near the intersection of Charles Field Road and VT 5. Police say the driver, Jackson Metayer, 32, crashed into a telephone pole and the car caught on fire. A bystander driving by was able to put the fire out with an extinguisher.
Wellness Revolution Rutland welcomes women to join the August session
Biking program builds health, empowerment, and community. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (Blue Cross VT) and Terry Bicycles are welcoming the return of the Wellness Revolution Cycling Program in Rutland for the 2024 season. This free program serves those who identify as women to help them break through barriers that keep them from getting out on their bikes. This program builds community with other women in the pursuit of a healthy activity.
Barre Historical Society holds Thursday forum on election disinformation
The Barre Historical Society invites the public across Central Vermont to a program this Thursday, July 18, on “Voting and Civics in the Disinformation Age.”. Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas will be the speaker for the discussion from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Copeland Hanzas will address the challenges to the election process for secretaries of state posed by Artificial Intelligence and disinformation and what citizens can do to recognize and prevent these threats.
‘They threw up a white flag’
When the Vermont General Assembly approved the bylaws for the then Pine Hill Cemetery in Center Rutland, the bylaws allowed lot owners to hold meetings if warned 15 days ahead. That was in 1860. That right was exercised 164 years later, on May 22, 2024, when 75 current lot owners responded to a public notice and met outside Evergreen Cemetery’s empty gatehouse office on West Street.
Rutland runway reopens, more upgrades on the way
After a seven-week closure, a newly renovated runway at Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) is now open, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) reported, July 3 in a Facebook post. “The runway has been rehabilitated with fresh pavement and LED runway edge lights, which are already a hit with...
Rutland Library, City Hall explore relocating together downtown
At Monday’s Board of Aldermen’s meeting, July 15, Mayor Michael Doenges unveiled a plan for the City of Rutland and Rutland Free Library to explore the possibility of co-locating at 88 Merchants Row, the Asa Bloomer Building. At 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, Doenges and Rutland Free Library...
North Country Hospital questions diagnosis
NEWPORT — More than 60 people, squeezed into the Gateway Center on the evening of July 9, to hear a consultant hired by the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB), offer a prescription to improve the future health of North Country Hospital. The meeting was part of a process set in motion by the Legislature which passed Act 167 in hopes of making the state’s 14 hospitals more sustainable.
Man arrested after threatening family with gun in road rage incident on Cape Cod, police say
A man is facing a slew of criminal charges after police say he threatened a family with a gun during a suspected road rage incident on Cape Cod on Tuesday afternoon.
Colchester’s Bayside summer concert series to kick off with first show tomorrow
COLCHESTER — Colchester’s annual Bayside Park concert series is returning to town for the summer season starting tomorrow, with the first show to be held Thursday July 18. All concerts are held on Thursday evenings at Lower Bayside Park and begin at 7 p.m. with free admission and parking. The series’ host, Colchester Parks and Recreation, encourages attendees to bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner to enjoy live music on the lake.
Nurses, UVM Medical Center reach new contract agreement
After months at an impasse, the union threatened to strike in early July but called it off after reaching a deal with the hospital administration. Read the story on VTDigger here: Nurses, UVM Medical Center reach new contract agreement.
Montpelier hosts fundraiser to support current flood relief
As communities start repairing from flood damage, a handful of fundraisers have started around the state. This includes the big one in Montpelier today called ‘Flood the Streets With Art’. It was supposed to be a gathering for the city’s one-year flood anniversary, but it quickly turned into...
Arrowhead Lodge will host annual Milton Economic Development Commission social event
The Milton Economic Development Commission is set to host its annual social and business meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, at the Arrowhead Lodge, located at 2 River Street in Milton. Arrowhead Lodge, a popular local taproom, will be the venue for this year's event, which promises to...
Summer camp season in full swing across our region
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Swimming, walking, and playing ball: that’s how a couple of dozen kids at the Greater Burlington YMCA Adventure Camp are spending their summer days. It’s a perfect way for Remy Silvestera, 9, to keep active. “Every day, I’m like, I never get any exercise....
Three UVM Health Network Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
Burlington, Vt- The University of Vermont Medical Center has been ranked the top Vermont hospital, and two other in-network hospitals have been recognized for high quality performance. The appraisal comes from U.S. News & World Report, which released its annual “Best Hospitals” rankings this week. “Our commitment to...
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