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Field Hockey Drops Season Opener to Lafayette
EASTON, Pa. – Lineke Spaans 26th minute goal proved to be the difference as Lafayette (1-0) defeated Vermont (0-1) at Rappolt Field on Friday night. It was a slow start tonight- we took too long to settle into the match and by the time we did, had to dig ourselves out," said head coach Kate Pfeifer. "Some good moments, and plenty of work to do."
Montpelier Seeks Proposals for Its Once-Problematic Parklet
The Montpelier City Council is seeking developers’ proposals for a half-acre downtown lot that drew locals' complaints and repeated visits from police in recent years after its gazebo became a gathering place for people experiencing homelessness. Tiny Guertin Park, sandwiched between a block of stores and railroad tracks near...
Thunder Road Action Back on Tap for 46th NEFCU+VSECU Labor Day Classic on Sunday
Barre, VT — There is no rest for the wicked at Thunder Road following an exhilarating final Thursday night of the season with the 46th NEFCU+VSECU Labor Day Classic this Sunday, September 1. The annual holiday weekend special is highlighted by the second visit of the season for the American-Canadian Tour along with a special invasion from the New England Pro-4 Modifieds alongside the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers, rk Miles Street Stocks and the Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors with a special 4:00pm Post Time!
Vergennes Opera House Gets $2000 Gift for Marquee Restoration
The Friends of the Vergennes Opera House (VOH) were the happy recipients of a $2K award from Gaines Insurance Agency and Cooperative Insurance Cos. to go toward improvements and upkeep to the organization's marquee. Planned improvements include restoration and repairs as well as upgrades to the lighting. "The VOH brings...
Lyndon committee decides against covered bridge removal despite flood concerns
“In a perfect world, I would say you could take out the Sanborn Bridge,” a panel member said. “That’s just not going to happen.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Lyndon committee decides against covered bridge removal despite flood concerns.
Cross Country Opens 2024 Campaign by Hosting Vermont Invitational
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Vermont Cross Country will begin there 2024 season on Saturday (Aug. 31) at 12:00 p.m. The Catamounts will host UMass Lowell and Maine at Hard'Ack. The women's race will begin at 12:00 p.m. and the men will begin 45 minutes later. The live results will be provided by 802 Timing.
Talking About Burlington, VT with Brunch
After a short wave of covering projects coming out of Burlington, VT, SLUG thought it would be appropriate to sit down with a Burlington-based band to tell us what the city (and they) are all about. Enter Brunch, a post-punk group made up of Phil Bern (guitar), Mason Kosman (bass), Cameron Mincar (guitar) and Ayden Flanigan (drums). With their laptop placed on the living room floor, SLUG learned what makes Burlington so special and what makes a group like Brunch tick.
North Country Supervisory Union school officials speak with parents and students about PCBs breakout
NEWPORT, Vt. — On Sept. 3, students will be back at North Country Union High School in Newport. However, starting the year will be a much different learning experience from anything they're used to. Multiple failed PCB tests this summer are forcing the student body to not be inside...
“Usurpation” book launch and signing at Springfield UUC
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Please join Vermont author Mimi Yahn for the launch of her debut novel, “Usurpation,” on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 12 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church (UUC) in Springfield. Set in 1997 and spanning two cities – Portland, Ore., and New Orleans – “Usurpation” tells a powerful story about gentrification, hardship, and redemptive love through the lives of two families, and the eyes of the novel’s historian protagonist, Kitty Feliz.
Burlington will install 200 new EV charging stations over the next seven years
Burlington will increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations available in the city by six times over the next seven years, thanks to a $4.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant went to Burlington Electric Department, which plans to use the money to install 153 Level 2 and 47 Level 3 fast chargers at about 85 public sites throughout Burlington. Darren Springer, BED general manager, said Burlington will go from having three...
Migonis is new Harwood Union cross country coach
Matt Migonis, Waterbury, is the new Harwood Union cross-country coach. He is also the Harwood Union varsity hockey coach. Migonis comes to the cross-country team with a background in running and professional coaching. He also ran cross country and played hockey in high school and ran cross country throughout his undergraduate work at St. Lawrence College.
Dragon Capitalizes on Late Race Restart to Steal Jet Service/Accura Printing Trophy Dash
Stephen Donahue Takes Grandfather’s Car to Run-What-U-Brung Immortality. Barre, VT — The rk Miles Street Stocks started off the final Thursday Night action on Jet Service Envelope/Accura Printing Night at Thunder Road with a Crunch Bunch in turn four on the initial opening lap. With several cars unable to muster fourth, Paul Rocheleau took command and led the field with the ‘Flyin Farmer’ Gary Mullen in tow. Mullen would quickly pass off second to Trevor Jaques who fought hard along the outside of Rocheleau for the lead. Ryan Foster patiently sat in the catbird seat in third, waiting for a bobble out of either Jaques or Rocheleau. The time would not come with Trevor Jaques claiming his fourth win of the season followed by Foster and Dean Switser Jr. coming home third.
Overdose Awareness Day Observed With Sadness, Hope in Burlington
About 50 people gathered at City Hall Park in Burlington on Thursday to remember those who died from substance use. It’s the third year that Team Sharing, a group of local parents who have lost children to overdoses, has organized the event. Family members, advocates and politicians spoke behind a display of photographs of those lost.
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