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Woman arrested on DUI charges after rollover in Brownington
BROWNINGTON — Vermont State Police arrested a woman on suspicion of driving under the influence after she was involved in a rollover accident on Chapdelaine Rd. Belinda Turk, 39, who is currently homeless, was taken into custody around 10 p.m. on July 18 after her vehicle went off the road and overturned multiple times.
Vermont farmers take stock after losing crops to flooding two years in a row
BARNET, Vt. (AP) — Exactly one year to the date of last year’s severe flooding in Vermont, Joe’s Brook Farm was flooded again by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. This time it was worse. Workers were able to harvest some of the produce before last week’s flooding, but the family-owned vegetable farm still lost 90% of its crop in fields and greenhouses.
FEMA officials arrive in Vermont to assess damage from Beryl
The federal agency is examining flood damage in eight counties across the state, according to state officials. They said whether a federal disaster declaration is likely should be clear by next week. Read the story on VTDigger here: FEMA officials arrive in Vermont to assess damage from Beryl.
Are dangerous heat waves the new normal in New England?
The times of an occasional stretch of scorching summer days are behind us. Three environmental experts say extreme heat, which recently reached the 90s in New England and triple-digits in places like Washington, D.C., is here to stay. “New England is the fastest-warming area of the United States,” said Dr....
After Beryl damaged his home in Jamaica, a farmworker contends with storm damage in Vermont
“It can feel miserable sometimes,” Ranaldo Blackwood said. “But I said, there's nothing you can do about it.” Read the story on VTDigger here: After Beryl damaged his home in Jamaica, a farmworker contends with storm damage in Vermont.
Unemployment claims in Vermont increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Vermont rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 297 in the week ending July 13, up from 295 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
At Republican National Convention, Vermont’s delegates find a party forged in Trump’s image
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Photo by Nam Y. Huh/AP. Asked to describe this year’s Republican National Convention, members of Vermont’s delegation began with the same word: “Unity”. It was...
Storm Damage in the Adirondacks
Severe summer storms, torrential rain, and flash flooding have washed out roads, knocked out power to tens of thousands in the Adirondacks and Central New York, and even tornadoes touched down in the Town of Wells, and the City of Rome. This came on top of the flooding & damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl last week that battered New York and Vermont leaving behind millions in damage. Essex County was hit hard.
Lack of secure youth facility strains child welfare system as hotline calls rise, DCF report finds
The lack of a secure treatment facility for youth involved in the criminal justice system is putting a strain on the entire child welfare system, according to the annual report from the Vermont Department for Children and Families. Aryka Radke, deputy commissioner of the Family Services Division of DCF, said...
Vermont organizations take on post-flood fundraising, again
“As always, cash is king,” the commissioner of public safety said. “Cash donations are the most efficient way to get aid to people and communities in need.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont organizations take on post-flood fundraising, again.
Scott administration fires back in senators’ lawsuit over Zoie Saunders appointment
Last month, two senators sued Gov. Phil Scott and Saunders, the interim education secretary, arguing that Scott ignored the legal ramifications of the Senate’s vote to reject Saunders’ confirmation. Read the story on VTDigger here: Scott administration fires back in senators’ lawsuit over Zoie Saunders appointment.
Volleyball Earns Pair Of AVCA Academic Accolades
The Middlebury volleyball team was honored with a pair of American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) awards. The squad earned the team academic award and was also named to the team academic honor roll. The accolade marks the 19th-consecutive year that Middlebury has secured the AVCA Team Academic Award dating back...
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