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5 races to watch in Connecticut, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Vermont primaries
Voting concludes Tuesday for primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont and Connecticut ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which begins next week. Several Senate races are crystallizing in Wisconsin and Minnesota as Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) vie for another term in the upper chamber. Meanwhile, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), one of the last progressives facing a primary challenge this cycle, is gearing up for a rematch against a challenger who almost unseated her in 2022.
Climate change is harming us and our ecosystems
Since 1970, the concentrations of CO2, methane, and other heat trapping gases in the atmosphere have increased globally due to a range of human activities. Yes. We, as humans, are one of the main drivers of climate change. Altogether, this has caused temperatures to rise while also putting people and...
New VEDA program supports Vermont’s forestry industry
Three million dollars in total financing can be provided in the form of loans up to $500,000 with subsidized interest rates for loggers, foresters, log haulers, biomass producers, sawmills, firewood producers and wood product manufacturers, for working capital, equipment and refinancing. Read the story on VTDigger here: New VEDA program supports Vermont’s forestry industry.
Vermont has more chances to see Northern Lights this week. These are the best times
It's happening yet again. Aside from full moons, planetary alignments, eclipses, and meteor showers, the Northern Lights have made several appearances in the skies over New England this summer. And...
Bella Bennett and Paul Bierman: A solution to landslide risk in Burlington
For safety’s sake, it’s time to invest in preventing further slope failures along Riverside Avenue. Read the story on VTDigger here: Bella Bennett and Paul Bierman: A solution to landslide risk in Burlington.
Dog film screening falls short of setting world record
MIDDLEBURY — It looks like an attempt in Middlebury this past Saturday to score a world record for the number of dogs to attend a film screening failed by around 10 pooches. But organizers of the effort — related to the Middlebury premier of local filmmaker Andy Mitchell’s new documentary, “Inside the Mind of a Dog” — continue to pore over video to see if their initial count of 210 pooches might have been understated.
Laker Cup to unite soccer lovers of all ages, raise funds for Colchester High School girls’ team
COLCHESTER — Soccer lovers countywide can mark their calendars for a co-ed, all ages opportunity to compete at the first-ever Laker Cup at Colchester High School, Aug. 24. The event aims to raise awareness and funds to support the CHS girls’ soccer program this year, as they prepare for a new season. Varsity coach Emma Pedrin said it’s been a dream of hers to put on an event like this to build community in the spirit of friendly competition.
Springfield Police Seize Loaded Gun and Over 1000 Bags of Heroin, Arrest Two After Shooting
Last night, members of the Springfield Police C3 Unit and Squad "C" officers, guided by Sgt. Daniel Johnson and Sgt. Douglas Bernier, made significant arrests following a shots fired call on Central Street. The operation led to the arrest of two individuals, the seizure of a loaded firearm, as well as a substantial amount of heroin, according to the Springfield Police Department's official news release. The action came in response to reports of gunfire on Monday night, around 9:35 p.m., at an apartment located in the 100 block of Central Street.
Church Street Ben & Jerry’s promotes non-dairy offerings
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - We’ve got the scoop on why Ben & Jerry’s Church Street location is looking a little different. It’s a promotional move as Ben & Jerry’s changed the recipe of their non-dairy desserts to oat milk after previously using almond milk and sunflower butter, which changed the texture of the ice cream. The flagship Burlington scoop shop this week was offering free samples of its two non-dairy flavors. Nothing else is for sale.
Mount Abe names students to its 2nd semester high school honor roll
BRISTOL — Mount Abraham Union High School has released its honor roll for the second semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Students named to the roll include:. Highest Honors: Rhiannon Andrews, Megan Bowers, Cameron Castillo, Reed Cousino, Thompson Davis, Madeline Diop, Meredith Dufault, Bennett Eberhardy, Ada Fisher, Raquel Harris, Willow Heath, Jackson Jennings, Zoey Johnston, Reese Kihm, Lucy Lawson, Abraham Ready, Lux Tierney and Oliver Zelonis.
Runners brave humidity, seek beer at Foam Brewers 5K race
Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship. The heaviness of Burlington’s hot and humid summer days wasn’t enough to deter 92 runners and walkers from the joy of reaching for a post-race beer. They had turned out for a Foam Brewers–hosted event on July 24,...
VTSU Lyndon men's soccer adds Vermont Striker Brooks Enzensperger
Lyndonville, VT - Brooks Enzensperger of Arlington Memorial High School in Arlington, VT, has deposited and committed to the Vermont State University Lyndon men's soccer program for the Fall 2024 semester. Enzensperger will study computer information systems. Enzensperger played three varsity seasons at striker for Arlington. He helped lead the...
Candidates in NH's 1st District Republican primary look to break through with voters
At Sandown’s annual Old Home Days festival last weekend, politics seemed to take a backseat to the bouncy house, dunk tank, and face painting booth. “I haven’t really paid attention” to the upcoming primary, admitted Jeff Babineau, a registered Republican who installs garage doors. In fact, with less than a month until Primary Day, Babineau said he wasn’t familiar with any of the GOP candidates in the race for the state’s 1st Congressional District.
Jackhammering agreement raises ire of some South Burlington neighbors
To mitigate some of the issues in the short term, City Manager Jessie Baker entered an agreement in May between the city and builders of a single-family home property on Long Drive. Read the story on VTDigger here: Jackhammering agreement raises ire of some South Burlington neighbors.
Trucking company owner pleads guilty in NH crash that killed 7 motorcyclists
The former owner of a Massachusetts trucking company pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal charges tied to a 2019 crash involving a company vehicle that killed seven motorcyclists in New Hampshire. Dunyadar Gasanov, also known as Damien Gasanov, and his brother Dartanayan Gasonov, ran the now-defunct Westfield Transport Inc., a...
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