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$500,000 from HUD will help fund Rutland affordable housing
Thursday will be the 50th birthday of an effort by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support affordable housing. HUD’s Community Development Block Grant program has just sent $500,000 to Rutland. Among other locations, the grant money will be put to work at a house just...
Hiker found dead near summit of Mt. Washington
MOUNT WASHINGTON, N.H. — Officials say a man from Virginia was found dead Thursday morning roughly a half-mile below the summit of Mount Washington. According to New Hampshire Fish and Game, the 72-year-old was found lying on the Gulfside Trail near the junction of West Side Trail. Officials believe...
Register Now For The Puppies and Pooches on Parade
Registration is now open for the Puppies and Pooches on Parade happening at 10:30 a.m. on August 24 at the Woodstock Village Green. There are multiple categories to enter based on weight and costumes. The registration fee is $30. Register here. In addition to the parade, there will be a...
Springfield man arrested for Clever Cow Design burglary
SPRINGFIELD — A local man has been arrested for allegedly burglarizing the Clever Cow Design shop, according to the Springfield Police Department. Officials reported that the incident occurred at the business located at 18 Valley St. on Aug. 13 at 5:54 a.m. The suspect, identified as Stephen Loewe, was caught on security footage forcefully entering through a window and stealing money along with other items.
SBA Disaster Loans Available for Flood-Impacted Businesses
Damaged bridge in Middlesex. Agency of Commerce and Community Development President Joseph Biden has approved Governor Phil Scott’s request for a FEMA major disaster declaration for Vermont to assist individuals and communities in recovering from flooding that occurred from July 9 to 11, 2024. Because of this, the U.S....
Adventure Dinner marries food with play, serving fresh adventures all across Vermont
COLCHESTER — Adventure Dinner, a woman-owned, queer-friendly events and catering company recently moved its headquarters into a kitchen on Roosevelt Highway in Colchester. Its mission is to highlight and support Vermont farms, producers and small businesses through family-style dining and community events. Adventure Dinner is best known for its scenic, seasonal, sell-out, fire-cooked feasts, served at long tables in open-air fields across Vermont.
With primary results certified, Vermont’s 2024 candidates are set
State leaders certified a slate of primary race victors who, along with new candidates recently nominated by political parties, will appear on November’s general election ballots. Read the story on VTDigger here: With primary results certified, Vermont’s 2024 candidates are set.
Individual Assistance is available to Vermonters despite FEMA's low funds
WATERBURY, Vt. — A little over a month after Beryl rolled through Vermont, President Joe Biden approved the state's Disaster Declaration on Wednesday for damages taken place from July 9-11. After the approval, Vermonters in Addison, Orleans, Washington, Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, and Essex counties are eligible for individual assistance and public assistance.
Vermont Conversation: Vermont DNC delegates cast their votes for Kamala Harris
Channeling Michelle Obama, one Vermont delegate said, “Hope is making a comeback, and we're joyous.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: Vermont DNC delegates cast their votes for Kamala Harris.
Vermont loses iconic lawmaker, professor, pollster as former Sen. William “Bill” Doyle dies at 98
A giant of the Vermont Legislature and lifelong champion of civics education, William “Bill” Doyle has passed away at the age of 98. Doyle’s family issued his obituary on Monday through a Montpelier funeral home, saying the former state senator died on Aug. 15 at Mayo Healthcare in Northfield. The Republican lawmaker represented Washington County for 48 years, from 1969 until 2017, in the state Senate and taught political science for 60 years at Johnson State College until his retirement there in 2018.
'Deplorable Conditions': 103 Animals Rescued From Woodstock Home, Owner Charged
Windham County resident Tracy Donovan, 59, of Woodstock, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 21, and charged with 103 counts of animal cruelty, Connecticut State Police said. According to court records, she was being held on a $150,000 bond. Investigators were first alerted to the "deplorable conditions" inside the Route 169...
Rare equine virus that can infect humans found in 7 more NY counties
Albany, N.Y. — The state Department of Health said it had confirmed cases of Eastern equine encephalitis in horses in seven more upstate counties this week, days after confirming that a horse in the town of Newburgh had died of the virus last week. Testing confirmed that the virus...
Multiple individuals charged with cocaine trafficking in Barnet
Barnet, VT. – Three individuals face drug trafficking charges after officers found cocaine in their vehicle on Thursday morning. 45-year-old Daniel Allen of Morgan was traveling north on I-91 while committing numerous motor vehicle violations, according to state troopers. Officers say they stopped the vehicle, spoke to the occupants, and observed signs of illegal drug use.
Rutland Moose Lodge asks public for help cleaning up cemetery
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - A group for veterans wants your help cleaning up Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland this weekend. Members of Rutland’s Loyal Order of Moose Lodge will repair, straighten and clean monuments and graves in the city’s largest cemetery on Saturday. It’s the third year they have...
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