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Preston’s Kia Prepared for Annual Independence Day Spectacular at Thunder Road
Barre, VT — Both Montpelier’s Preston’s Kia and Thunder Road officials are excitedly anticipating Thursday’s Independence Day showdown this Thursday, July 4 to celebrate the 248th birthday of these United States with the help of Northstar Fireworks set to provide Central Vermont’s Largest Fireworks Display! Race teams and fans alike are also looking forward to the Preston’s Kia Independence Day Spectacular with good, hardnosed racing on tap alongside the Fourth of July festivities!
Congratulations Rev. Mr. Luan Tran
Of Vermont rejoiced with Deacon Luan Tran, a native of Vietnam, as he was ordained a transitional deacon June 1 at The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Burlington. The special Mass, celebrated by Hartford Archbishop Christopher Coyne, former bishop of Burlington, was live streamed so dozens of Deacon Tran’s family members and friends could join in the celebration from Vietnam.
Welch joins groundbreaking for Bay Ridge neighborhood project, new affordable housing in Shelburne
Welch secured federal funding for the project in 2024 . VermontBiz U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined the Champlain Housing Trust (CHT), local leaders and organizations in celebrating the groundbreaking of the Bay Ridge neighborhood project, which will provide 94 new permanently affordable homes including 68 affordable apartments for rent developed by the CHT. Sen. Welch nominated and secured federal funding for the project through the FY24 Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) process.
Retiring Chief Gowans Honored by City Council: District Heat Rates Stay the Same
Montpelier Mayor Jack McCullough gave the key to the city to retiring Montpelier Fire Chief Robert Gowans on June 26. Gowans announced his retirement earlier this year after 45 years with the fire department, which began July 12, 1979. Gowans was promoted to Lieutenant in 1996, and then to deputy fire chief in 2008. He became fire chief on May 1, 2011. Gowans also graduated from Montpelier High School in 1975 and then served in the United States Navy.
Calais dam renovation aims to control flooding
CALAIS, Vt. (WCAX) - A dam in Calais is getting a makeover after last summer’s flooding. The couple hundred Vermonters who call Calais home spent years working to flood-proof the dam on Curtis Pond, only to watch that progress wash down the drain last summer. A year later, they’re ready to put a cork in the damage once and for all.
New CEO of UVM Health Network hopes to set new tone of cooperation with VT hospitals
Dr. Sunny Eappen has been on a charm offensive since he took over as president and chief executive officer of the University of Vermont Health Network 18 months ago. Eappen made it his mission to visit the CEOs of every hospital in Vermont, including those who didn't work for him. Both Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin and Porter Hospital in Middlebury are part of the Health Network, along with the UVM Medical Center. ...
Checking in on other New Hampshire cities after Manchester passes public camping ban
MANCHESTER, N.H. — As a ban on public camping went into effect Wednesday in Manchester after beingpassed by the city’s board of aldermen Tuesday night, WMUR has reached out to city governments across the Granite State to see if they plan on changing camping ordinances after last week’s Supreme Court ruling.
Scout’s ‘golden’ effort to save birds
CASCO — Like a songbird announcing spring, 14-year-old Girl Scout Meghan Case has figured out some ways to spread the word about endangered birds in the alpine zone. Case has chosen a Gold Award project in which she will supply the educational materials to summer camps and provide informational plaques to Mount Washington State Park about the region’s birds that face becoming threatened or endangered.
Hogansburg man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm exchange
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Joseph Thompson, 37, of Hogansburg, N.Y. pled guilty on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of firearms for drug trafficking. As part of his guilty plea, Thompson admitted that in June 2023, he arranged to meet an...
Woman with Ties Near Upstate NY is Missing, State Police ‘Concerned’
State Police in New York are hoping the public will assist in locating a missing woman who was last seen about two hours south of the immediate Capital Region. They expressed concern for her well-being after she made some disconcerting remarks before her disappearance. State Police say they're attempting to...
NH Unscripted with Scott Millette
Todays’ guest was my good friend Scott Millette. Scott and I discuss working on the short indie film called “Teddy”. “Teddy is a throwback to 80’s slasher films…Teddy was shot in a total of under 6 hour, with no real plan.” Scott talks about Rebel House. “An amazing new creative Co-work space” that’s in the Fox Run Mall in Newington, NH. It’s an absolutely gorgeous facility dedicated to creativity and for podcasting (audio/visual). You have to see the photos to believe it! We also get into the NHFF in Portsmouth as well as the current state of filmmaking in New Hampshire. And as always much, much more!
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Second Round in Central Asphalt Triple Crown on Tap for Packed Holiday Weekend Saturday at White Mountain
After laying dormant, Thunder is set to Return to the Mountains this Saturday, July 6 with the Fisher Auto Parts Flying Tigers headlining the evening’s activities with the second round of the Central Asphalt Paving Triple Crown! The Independence Day 76 for the Flying Tigers will be a showdown of champions with additional traveling teams expected to join the fray on Saturday’s jam-packed, six division racing program!
Patriots to gather in Littleton for Patriotic Parade this Saturday
The colors of red, white, and blue will dominate the Littleton scenery at 10 a.m. Saturday morning, when the Littleton Patriotic Parade participants march from The Acorn Center on Mosby Ave., turn right on East North Main St. to the Littleton Volunteer Fire Department. The Littleton Patriotic Parade captures Americana...
NH rules Strafford County Commission candidates can run in whatever district they like
CONCORD — When the Republican-led New Hampshire legislature passed a bill changing the election of the three Strafford County commissioners from at-large seats to one commissioner in each of three newly created districts, they neglected to include a requirement each commissioner live in the district they represent. In a hearing Tuesday morning, the New Hampshire Ballot Law Commission upheld the right of two Strafford County Commissioner candidates to file for election in a district where they do...
Displaced by floods, Berlin manufactured home park residents seek to prevent a repeat disaster
As the park owner tries to rebuild one year after catastrophic flooding, officials have gone to court to try to stop the work, and former residents are watching closely. Read the story on VTDigger here: Displaced by floods, Berlin manufactured home park residents seek to prevent a repeat disaster.
Find out who's on the Vermont rosters for the 2024 Lions Twin State Soccer Cup vs NH
Vermont and New Hampshire resume their rivalry battle on Saturday, July 20 with the long-running Lions Twin State Soccer Cup on tap at Hanover High School. The boys game is slated to kick off at 1 p.m.; followed by the girls contest at 4. The event, in its 49th year, pits recently graduated high school seniors from each state against each other. ...
Moran Shines in First SCoNE Win at Bear Ridge Speedway
Young New Yorker earns Hard Charger Award, takes over point lead. BRADFORD, Vt. (July 1, 2024) – It seemed like only a matter time before Chase Moran would break into victory lane with the McGee Automotive Family Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) Tour. The Fultonville, N.Y., youngster did it in style on Sunday, June 30 at Bear Ridge Speedway, charging from 10th on the starting grid to take the lead late in the A-Main and score the first Sprint Car win of his young career.
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