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Welch stops in Barnet on flood tour of Northeast Kingdom
BARNET, Vt. — Senator Peter Welch toured towns in the northeast kingdom to see damage left by last week's devastating flood. Some communities, like Barnet, have been left with damages that the municipality said they simply can't afford to fix. For example, where Church Street connects to Route 5,...
Is FEMA aid too slow to help flood-ravaged Vt. communities recover?
BARNET, Vt. (WCAX) - Sen. Peter Welch says the way FEMA doles out money in the wake of disasters, like last week’s flooding, needs to change. He made the comments while touring hard-hit communities in the Northeast Kingdom, like Barnet. As cities and towns across Vermont continue to clean...
Severe thunderstorms approach Vermont, threatening powerful winds and large hail
The storm was expected to arrive around 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, hitting the central and southern parts of the state. Read the story on VTDigger here: Severe thunderstorms approach Vermont, threatening powerful winds and large hail .
Peacham picks up the pieces from flooding while grieving resident’s death
PEACHAM – To John Mackenzie, life on Governor Mattocks Road was “magical.” The 49-year-old teacher moved into his home on the little gravel road along the South Peacham Brook over two decades ago. The 1840s house where he and his wife raised their twin teenage daughters was surrounded by water on three sides. Just a week ago, they were scoping out the best summer swimming holes along the brook, watching fireflies in the meadow beside their home.
Clinton Co. to host free rabies clinic
July 18 clinic comes to Dannemora with four others across the county to follow. DANNEMORA | The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is hosting a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets. The event will be held on July 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dannemora...
Lebanon Utilities Contractors Conduct Wood Pole Inspections
The City of Lebanon announced that Osmose Utilities Services, a contractor for Lebanon Utilities, has begun performing wood pole inspections around Lebanon in an effort to ensure the integrity of the structures. According to the city, the scope of the contractor’s work is to locate all the wooden poles that...
Men’s Basketball Garners Academic Recognition from NABC
By: Justin Lafleur HANOVER, N.H. — The Dartmouth men's basketball team picked up multiple honors from the NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches) this week, garnering the Team Academic Award while Dusan Neskovic and Connor Christensen were named to the Honors Court. Teams with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the 2023-24 academic year were honored. Juniors or seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year are recognized on the honors court. Neskovic was named to the honors court for a second straight season. He was also...
Interstate 89 traffic stop leads to arrest on warrant in Milton
MILTON — Vermont State Police arrested a Milton man on an active warrant and for driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop on Interstate 89 Monday evening. At approximately 7:05 p.m. on July 15, troopers pulled over a vehicle for speeding on I-89 southbound near mile marker 99 in Milton.
Burglary reported at Groton residence, valuables stolen
GROTON — Vermont State Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at a residence in Groton on Wednesday afternoon. At 2:34 p.m. on July 10, 2024, troopers responded to a report of a break-in at 126 Powder Spring Road. The homeowner, Frances Wozenski, 70, discovered her house had been...
Loud Booms Heard In NY, NJ Was Daytime Fireball, NASA Says
Locals reported hearing thunder-like booms and rattling just after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. The USGS ruled out earthquakes, and residents across the tri-state reported witnessing fireballs to the American Meteor Society. After hours of anticipating, NASA confirmed a "daylight fireball" over New York City at 11:17 a.m. Reports filed...
Dozens of homes remain without water or under boil notice in Plainfield and Barnet
Operators at the water department in Plainfield have been working over 12 hours every day since Wednesday to restore water service. That’s after a wall of water rushed through town, destroying homes, roads and bridges, and leaving hundreds of people without running water. Most customers in town now have...
Police looking for driver accused of vandalizing baseball field in Topsham, VT
TOPSHAM, Vt. — Vermont State Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that caused significant damage to a school in Topsham. Police said a silver Honda Civic with a Vermont license plate was at the Waits River Valley School on Saturday and drover erratically through the baseball field, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Police ID troopers in officer-involved shooting in Vermont
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Police have identified the two troopers in an officer-involved shooting in Burke over the weekend that left a Rhode Island man critically injured. Vermont State Police say Sgt. Joshua Mikkola and Tpr. Richard Berlandy are both assigned to the Derby barracks. Troopers say the man who...
2024 Prouty raises over $8 million for cancer research, support services
Vermont Business Magazine The Prouty, Dartmouth Cancer Center’s premier annual fundraiser, brought the community together in an unprecedented show of support in the fight against cancer, surpassing this year’s goal of $8 million to fund critical cancer research and patient support services. The family-friendly event, known for its...
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
Century-Old ‘DeWitt Elm’ Reaches the End of the Road
Towering nearly 60 feet tall at the busy intersection of Wheelock and Main streets stands the stately DeWitt Elm. Named for Gordon DeWitt ’60, who was Dartmouth’s first director of facilities planning, the stalwart American elm shade tree, which belongs to the town of Hanover, is estimated to be between 120 and 130 years old.
Breeze Airways is coming to Portsmouth Airport at Pease this fall
Travelers can get to Florida aboard the low-cost carrier. Breeze Airways will service a second Granite State airport beginning this fall, the airline announced on Wednesday. The low-cost carrier, which launched three years ago, will begin flying at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease in October. Breeze made its New Hampshire debut in June at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, with flights to Orlando and Charleston, S.C.
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