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Ira Allen biography coming soon: Let’s hear from its author, Kevin Graffagnino
A new biography on early Vermont trailblazer Ira Allen is slated for release on Sept. 13. It is the first published book on Allen to come out in nearly a century. While Allen might be most well-known for his influence in landing the University of Vermont in Burlington, he also at one point in time, owned virtually all of Colchester. On paper, he was also Colchester’s first-ever town clerk.
New data shows Vermont’s emissions trending slightly downward
An Agency of Natural Resources official credited the slight general decline to policies that incentivize people to install electric heat pumps in their homes, an increase in electric vehicle sales and patterns that continued after the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the story on VTDigger here: New data shows Vermont’s emissions trending slightly downward.
Displaced by another round of flooding, Vermont renters have few options
Officials have received 111 self-reports of flood damage at rental properties stemming from the most recent flood through the 211 system. Read the story on VTDigger here: Displaced by another round of flooding, Vermont renters have few options.
Barre celebrates its heritage as flood recovery continues
BARRE, Vt. — The city of Barre is celebrating its biggest event of the year. It's a celebration of community, culture, history, and the arts. With most of Washington County getting hit by floods for the second year in a row, one annual business hopes the festival will bring the community together.
Man faces multiple drug trafficking charges in Waterbury
WATERBURY — Vermont authorities arrested a Massachusetts man on Thursday afternoon following a lengthy investigation into illegal drug distribution in Washington County. Rafael Santos, 37, from Springfield, was taken into custody by the Vermont Drug Task Force in collaboration with the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks at 1159 Ripley Road.
Waterbury Public Library August programs
Waterbury Public Library programs for August including exercise, art, a silent reading party and games in groups. For more information on these and all library offerings, visit the library’s website at waterburypubliclibrary.com. Wednesdays: Mindful Movement Yoga. There are still a couple of Wednesday yoga classes left with Becky Widschwenter’s...
Investigation underway after infant found unresponsive in parking lot
MILTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A multi-agency investigation is underway, after an 18-month-old was found unresponsive and not breathing in a Milton parking lot on Wednesday. According to Milton Police, the infant was located at a business on Centre Drive. Milton Police say the infant was rushed to the University of...
Mad River Watch volunteers report on post-flooding findings
Mad River Watch volunteers reported many changes visible after the July 10 and 11 flooding that impacted this watershed and others. On July 21 and 22, volunteers visited their field sites and reported back on the post-flood findings. ----------------------------------- Here is what volunteers found. Jenn Grant, Waitsfield:. Just back from...
How a Vermont game warden got a bear out of the attic at a Stowe condominium
On July 16, Game Warden Jeremy Schmid got a call from the Stowe Police Department saying a bear had climbed a two-story deck at a condominium development near downtown and now found itself in the attic. Oh boy. This was a new one for Schmid, even though he's on the frontlines of...
Worcester police arrest two teens, recover stolen moped
WORCESTER — Two teenage boys were arrested early Friday morning on charges of armed robbery and assault after allegedly stealing a moped at gunpoint, authorities said. Worcester Police officers responded to a reported carjacking around 2:30 a.m. on July 26 in the area of Hooper Street. The victims, also...
Meet and greet the knotweed goats
The Mad River Valley conservation commissions and Mad Goat Initiative invite all to join them for a meet and greet with the goats on July 30 at Riverside Park in Warren. Come by to visit with goat herders and conservation commission folks, and learn about local efforts to control knotweed here in the Mad River watershed. This is the first year deploying goats to graze the knotweed and organizers want to give you, the public, a first-hand look at how it's going. A small herd of goats has been deployed at Riverside since early July and people can see them in action and pet some of the new baby goats.
Middle schoolers learn welding through Rosie's Girls summer camp
BARRE, Vt. — For more than two decades, Vermont Works for Women has been hosting its Rosie's Girls camps across the state. It's an opportunity for girls and gender-expansive youth to try out non-traditional fields, such as STEM and skilled trades. This week more than a dozen campers were...
10th Cavalry Apartments to bring 65 affordable units of housing to Colchester
COLCHESTER — Sixty-five new apartments are coming to the historic Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester, in an effort to combat existing pressures to find affordable housing in Vermont. These rentals, 10th Cavalry Apartments, are brought to the area by Northern Vermont nonprofit Champlain Housing Trust, through a partnership with...
Harwood XC summer Fun Runs finally begin – at Crossett Brook MS
The Harwood Union High School Cross Country Team hosted its first Fun Run of the season at Crossett Brook Middle School on Wednesday, July 24. Jackson Migonis, age 5, of Waterbury was the winner of the Kids Race. Eleven runners ran the 5K course with Christopher Cummiskey of Warren finishing...
World Soccer Festival reorganizes for Aug. 17 in Montpelier
A spirited community soccer event that took a pandemic hiatus has reorganized and is returning to Central Vermont next month. World Soccer Festival is making a comeback, organizers announced, and this year will mark the 11th time the event will be held. The festival will run Saturday, Aug. 17, from...
Rec program looks to fall as Harwood summer basketball wraps up
The annual Harwood Basketball Camps run by Varsity Girls Coach Tommy Young recently wrapped up another summer season of basketball instruction with local youngsters in grades 2 through 9. Young began the camps over 20 years ago, holding them at Harwood Union High School. This year nearly 70 players participated....
Waterbury residents looked to FEMA buyouts after last year’s floods. They’ve heard nothing for months
As of mid-July, none of the property owners promised buyouts nor local officials have heard back from FEMA. A year after floods ripped through Vermont, they have been left in the lurch. Read the story on VTDigger here: Waterbury residents looked to FEMA buyouts after last year’s floods. They’ve heard nothing for months.
Landslides and slurries have damaged homes, roads and driveways after this month’s flood
“It's just stunning — it’s stunning how one 24-hour event can cause this amount of damage,” said Ben DeJong, the state geologist. Read the story on VTDigger here: Landslides and slurries have damaged homes, roads and driveways after this month’s flood.
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