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‘Uncomfortable conversations need to happen’: Two Vermont voices reflect on Israel-Hamas war
The war between Israel and Hamas has taken a huge toll — far greater than we can recount. The conflict is deeply personal for many people, including here in Vermont. But it's hard to talk about. Two women with Vermont ties and personal connections to the war — one...
Stiff-arms to wins: Highlights of Ilona Maher's rugby play at the Paris Olympics
Vermont's own Ilona Maher, the world's most followed rugby player on Instagram, is taking over another Olympic Games. Three years after her social-media presence exploded on TikTok at the Tokyo Summer Games, the 27-year-old Maher has been one of the biggest stars in Paris since opening ceremonies. From her stiff-arms on the rugby...
Lyndon neighborhood reckons with heavy damage as more rain moves through Vermont
The scale of devastation on Mt. Hunger Road in Lyndon is so striking that residents of this tight-knit neighborhood are still struggling to articulate what happened to them early Tuesday morning. “You can’t even describe it,” Prescott Small said. “I’m from Texas. We’ve done tornadoes, hurricanes, you name it. This...
More than a third of listeria cases are in NY; Boar's Head deli meat recall expands
Boar’s Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of meat and poultry products over possible listeria contamination after a Missouri couple's lawsuit said the Virginia-based company's deli meats made one of them "deathly ill," USA TODAY reported. The recall includes 71 Boar’s Head and Old Country products made between May 10...
Dump truck crash closes Rt. 2
According to Department of Motor Vehicles investigators, the incident happened at approximately 8:23 a.m. when a commercial dump truck owned by SD Ireland and driven by Savion Thibou, 19, of Burlington, struck a tire that was reported to have been left from a tractor trailer unit in the right-hand lane of I-89 south near mile marker 65.2 in Waterbury.
Vermont resident says there's 'no way' she's returning after another round of flooding destroys her home, car
Homes, roads and bridges in northern Vermont have been destroyed for the second time in less than a month after a round of torrential rain brought catastrophic flooding to the Northeast Kingdom early Tuesday morning, including the hard-hit community of Lyndonville.
Dozens of Lyndon homes isolated after flash flooding
LYNDON, Vt. — Heavy rains brought serious destruction to the Northeast Kingdom, as cars were submerged and moved; houses were ripped from their foundations after more than eight inches of rain in a six-hour period Monday night into Tuesday. “Our bridge collapsed but is still connected and the roads...
The Montgomery News, week of July 29, 2024
Friday, 7/19: Montgomery’s Town Library held its 15th Annual Silent Auction at Phineas Swan. It started early to accommodate the show at The Inn later that same evening. There were some great items donated to be bid on including quilts, paintings, gift cards, and treasures. Everyone was greeted with a glass of wine and a table with fantastic finger foods. The handmade furniture made by Pat Farmer was the big attraction. It was a wonderful fun-filled fundraiser evening.
Women interested in volunteering can sign up for a Junior League of Champlain Valley recruitment event
CHITTENDEN COUNTY -- The Junior League of Champlain Valley is holding three recruitment events to help women develop leadership skills to give back to their communities. The Junior League of Champlain Valley focuses on volunteering and building the professional skills of women to help at Vermont-based organizations like Make-A-Wish Vermont, Josh Pallotta Fund and Spectrum Youth and Family Services, among plenty of others.
Montpelier officials seek public input on proposed recreation and wellness center plan
Since 2018, officials in Montpelier, Vermont have been assessing how and whether a new recreation and wellness facility should be built or if the current center should be renovated. The first of three meetings was held recently to get public input on a proposed plan to rebuild the rec center at a new site.
Opening weekend for “Pippin” at Walker Farm Theater
WESTON, Vt. – The classic 1972 musical “Pippin,” presented by the Weston Theater Company (WTC) at their Walker Farm Theater, will run through Aug. 17, with the company’s executive artistic director Susanna Gellert once again in the director’s chair. Gellert’s directing credits include the musicals “Singin’ in the Rain” and “Hair.”
Vermont man purposefully crossed median, drove into oncoming traffic on I-89, police say
WILLISTON, Vt. — A Vermont man purposefully drove into oncoming traffic on a busy roadway in Williston on Tuesday, according to police. Vermont State Police cited 55-year-old James Welles of Middlebury for negligent operation after they initially received a report of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 89 in Williston.
How to fund state coffers? Brattleboro House primary draws interest with a taxing debate.
Democratic Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, is facing an Aug. 13 challenge from farmer Amanda Ellis-Thurber. Read the story on VTDigger here: How to fund state coffers? Brattleboro House primary draws interest with a taxing debate..
Brighten your August days and nights with these 31 Vermont arts-and-entertainment events
Wait, what? The last full month of summer has arrived? How did that happen? It’s called the inexorable march of time and, yes, it can be cruel. Time may be on Mick Jagger’s side, but the tick-tick-tick seems to work against the rest of us, especially here in the northern reaches of Vermont. Rather...
Leo & Company café and market opens in the Essex Experience
ESSEX TOWN — A new spot for healthy and fresh breakfast and lunch options has opened in the Essex Experience. Leo & Company is the newest one-stop shop for sandwich, salad, juice and smoothie options that are locally-sourced and nutritious. The café and market opened last week, occupying the space of the former Sweet Clover Market, which operated as a health foods market for over 17 years in Essex before closing earlier this year.
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