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Waterbury still holds annual Friday night block party, despite flooding earlier in the week
WATERBURY, Vt. — Despite this week's heavy rain and flooding, the annual Friday night block party took place in Waterbury. Karen Nevin, Waterbury Arts Fest's executive director who runs the party, said they shortly contemplated canceling the event. However after hearing from so many community members, they realized how...
Road rage incident leads to disorderly conduct charge in St. Albans
ST. ALBANS — A Grand Isle man faces a disorderly conduct charge after allegedly brandishing a firearm during a road rage incident on Interstate 89, Vermont State Police said. Samuel Smith, 43, was cited to appear in court on Aug. 20 following the incident, which occurred Thursday at approximately...
Burnham Library’s Poetry Walk sparks admiration and expression at Niquette Bay State Park
COLCHESTER — Along two trails in Niquette Bay State Park, visitors will find poetry posted throughout, thanks to a collaboration between the park and the Burnham Memorial Library. In place for about a decade, the mission of the Poetry Walk project is to promote literacy, learning and a deeper...
Man arrested on multiple charges, warrants in Eden
EDEN — A 51-year-old Lowell man was arrested Friday on multiple charges after Vermont State Police observed him driving with a suspended license. Kyle Neill was taken into custody without incident during a traffic stop on Valley View Road at 11:39 a.m., police said. Troopers were conducting proactive motor...
17-year-old Lucas Politano wins 2024 Vermont Amateur
BURLINGTON, VT – The final round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur Championship was hosted by Burlington Country Club on Thursday. The tournament was shortened to three rounds after storms paused Wednesday’s play … The end of the second round was played ton Thursday morning, followed by the final round. The course was soggy from Wednesday’s […]
Teenager seizes 118th Vermont Amateur in four-person playoff, youngest champion since 1999
Lucas Politano shanked his second shot on the second playoff hole of the 118th Vermont Amateur, his ball plunged deep in the soaked rough some 170 yards from the green on the par-5 No. 18. The teenager stayed upbeat. "The first thought I had was, 'I couldn’t believe I just...
‘A cruel twist of fate’: Barre City is back in flood recovery mode
“I think it’s demoralizing,” the city manager said. “People aren’t fully recovered, and yet they are hit again before they are able to fully get back on their feet.” Read the story on VTDigger here: ‘A cruel twist of fate’: Barre City is back in flood recovery mode .
Bear sightings on the rise around county
ADDISON COUNTY — More and more Addison County residents are spotting bears on their properties, and they’re not alone. A bear expert said county residents’ increasing reports of bears passing through backyards and rummaging in garbage cans are on par with what officials are hearing from Vermonters in other parts of the state.
Sanchez to take the helm at RNESU
It’s been a busy week for Rene Sanchez. On July 1, he took over as the new interim Superintendent at Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union, the district that includes Otter Valley Middle and High Schools, Lothrop Elementary in Pittsford, Neshobe Elementary in Brandon, Otter Creek Academy in Leicester, and the Barstow School in the town of Chittenden.
Leicester’s Bienvenue shares views on education, housing
Leicester Republican Lesley Bienvenue tried two years ago to compete for one of the two state Senate seats representing Addison County, Rochester, Huntington and Buel’s Gore. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund reporters covering local...
Vending machines to provide overdose meds in Midd, Vergennes
MIDDLEBURY — Addison County is about to become only the third county in the state to host outdoor vending machines dispensing naloxone — a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose. Turning Point Center of Addison County (TPCAC) has landed an approximately $100,000 state grant that...
Community rallies after racist incident in Ripton
RIPTON — Middlebury College’s 104-year-old Bread Loaf campus is a scenic bastion of serenity and creativity, a storied education hub adorned with a collection of yellow-ochre, green-shingled buildings nestled among lush trees and deftly manicured fields off Route 125 in Ripton, a mere slalom away from the Snowbowl.
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