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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.
Pickleball court controversy: locals call for court removal over excess noise
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The sound of a paddle on a plastic ball, on repeat from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Some people who live near the noise hub, Szymanski Park in South Burlington, are sick of it. “The noise level is unbearable, and I am about 100 feet...
Most Rev. John McDermott Ordained and Installed as Diocese’s Eleventh Bishop
On Monday, July 15, at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, the Diocese of Burlington officially ordained and installed her eleventh bishop, the Most Reverend John J. McDermott. Bishop McDermott’s ordination Mass, in addition to being a joyous occasion for the diocese, was remarkable in several respects; while the ordination took place in the presence of His Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, and was principally consecrated by His Eminence Sean Cardinal O’Malley, Metropolitan Archbishop of Boston, it was additionally witnessed by His Eminence Gerald Cardinal LaCroix, Archbishop of Quebec and Primate of Canada. For the first time in diocesan history, the episcopal ordination was co-consecrated by two former bishops of the Diocese of Burlington: Archbishop Christopher Coyne and Bishop Salvatore Matano. Bishop McDermott is the first priest of the Diocese of Burlington to be made Vermont’s bishop since the ordination of Bishop Robert Joyce in 1954.
UVM Health Network to expand use of ambient artificial intelligence
COLCHESTER, Vt. — Doctor visits at the University of Vermont Health Network could start looking a little different, as the use of new artificial intelligence expands across the network. It’s known as ambient AI, and with patients’ permission, doctors can use an app on their created by the company...
Ballet School of Vermont Gets ‘En Pointe’ with Solar Energy
With financing assistance from VEDA and Vermont Federal Credit Union, the Ballet School of Vermont was able to purchase a new building in 2017 and install rooftop solar panels, which will generate enough electricity for the needs of the ballet school. Read the story on VTDigger here: Ballet School of Vermont Gets ‘En Pointe’ with Solar Energy.
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
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...
3rd annual Substance Use Addiction Summit set for July 19
ESSEX JUNCTION — Two St. Albans residents passionate about recovery from substance use are bringing people together to discuss life-saving solutions. Melinda White and Brad Ferland are the organizers behind “Coming Together,” a substance use addiction summit, set for Friday, July 19 at the Champlain Valley Exposition. The event is free and open to the public, no registration required. Attendees can come by anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to listen to inspiring speakers, participate in workshops and connect with over 80 booths.
Installation July 15 of Vermont's new Catholic bishop, the Most Reverend John J. McDermott
Vermont Business Magazine The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington will celebrate the Mass of Ordination and Installation of the Most Reverend John Joseph McDermott as the 11th Bishop of Burlington on July 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Burlington. Solemn Vespers. On Sunday, June...
Beta completes Alia CTOL deployments with two U.S. DOD major commands
Over the past month, Beta Technologies (Burlington, Vt., U.S.) has executed evaluative deployments with two major commands of the U.S. Air Force — the Air Combat Command (ACC) and the Air Mobility Command (AMC). These deployments are the third and fourth military exercises Beta has conducted this year as the Department of Defense (DOD) looks to validate electric aviation’s applications for military missions such as critical resupply, cargo delivery and personnel transport.
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.
Keeseville Summer Music Festival continues
KEESEVILLE | Outdoors is often the most enjoyable venue to hear music and Keeseville has plenty of it every Friday until Aug. 30 between 6-8 p.m. The annual Keeseville Summer Music Festival has returned to its scenic Riverside Park (Anderson Falls Park) behind Front Street in downtown Keeseville, with its view of the Ausable River rapids and 19th-century mills. Folks may want to bring a lawn chair, a cooler and food or patronize a restaurant within walking distance.
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