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Mozart and more at SOTH
WESTON, Vt. – The Sundays on the Hill Concert Series committee is so delighted to have Ensemble Aubade perform in the Old Parish Church on Route 100 in Weston, Vt., at on Aug. 18, at 4 p.m. Ensemble Aubade, consisting of Peter H. Bloom, flute; Francis Grimes, viola; and Steven Sussman, piano, captivates audiences with vibrant chamber music by European and American masters. Highlights include the exquisite “Kegelstatt Trio, K. 498” (1786) by Mozart; the exhilarating “Seven Postcards to Old Friends” (1966) by legendary Broadway arranger Robert Russell Bennett; and the magnificent “Trio Opus 45” (1856) by the great 19th-century composer Louise Farrenc, who was famous in her time but is rarely heard today.
Tropical Storm Debby's heaviest rain skirts Vermont, but leaves wind damage
Tropical Depression Debby swept through Vermont on Friday, Aug. 9, resulting in statewide power outages from "damaging" winds and rain, Green Mountain Power reported on Saturday morning. Despite concerns about more mass flooding, Vermont accumulated significantly less rain than during the July 10-11 storms, which pelted the town of Walden in Caledonia County with up to 7.25 inches of rain. ...
Rhode Island man involved in Vermont trooper shooting arrested in New Hampshire
A Rhode Island man wanted in connection with a Trooper-involved shooting in Vermont last month was taken into custody in New Hampshire this week. 30-year-old Brenden Sackal of Rockville was receiving medical care at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire after he was injured during a July 14 shootout with Vermont State Police.
UPDATE: NY woman killed in Marlboro pedestrian crash
Vermont State Police are working to determine what led up to a deadly pedestrian crash on Route 9 in Marlboro. Constance Vrooman, 74, of Sharon Springs, New York was walking on the road just after 11:00 Saturday morning near the Hogback Mountain scenic overlook. Vermont State Police say a pickup truck struck her; she died at the scene before help could arrive.
Man injured, 2 others trapped after tree falls on Vermont house
ALBURGH, Vt. — Strong winds in a Vermont town uprooted a tree, blowing it onto a house and rescue crews rushed to help three people who became trapped after the home collapsed. It happened at a home in Alburgh, Vermont, which is near the Canadian border. Officials said two...
North Country board awaits test results, plans in-person school
NEWPORT — Two wings of North Country Union High School have had extensive work done over the summer to mitigate the presence of PCBs in the air. School administrators won’t know how successful is until technicians take air samples, a commercial laboratory analyses them, and the state Department of Health confirms the results.
Rotarian and town economic development director, Kathi O’Reilly, earns Paul Harris award
COLCHESTER — Kathi O’Reilly, member of the Colchester-Milton Rotary and Colchester’s director for economic development, has been named a Paul Harris fellow this summer. One of the Rotary Foundation’s most prestigious awards, she was honored with such recognition June 27, in the name of Paul Harris, the founder of the Rotary Foundation — thanks to over a decade of contributing to Colchester’s annual holiday gift basket initiative.
Stuck in Vt: Burlington Burn Club builds a fire community
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Since 2019, the Burlington Burn Club has been bringing together fire spinners, flow artists and “Burners” connected to the Burning Man festival scene to share skills and build community. During the warmer months, it meets outdoors in Burlington at the Battery Park Bandshell. Members...
Rabid Beaver Found at Popular Hiking Spot in Upstate New York
The message was simple: be aware of your surroundings and be cautious about any wildlife acting aggressively. This comes after a beaver tested positive for rabies at a popular spot for hiking, canoeing, and paddleboarding in Upstate New York. According to sources, the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community...
Here are seven events coming to the Essex area in the next few weeks
Details: In this club for teens grades 6-12, journey to Japan and stream anime shows while eating Asian snacks. Heavenly Food Pantry Food for Thought at the Polls. Details: The Heavenly Food Pantry will hold a food drive outside the polls in the City of Essex Junction at the fairgrounds. The pantry is in particular need of peanut butter, cereal and baked beans. There will only be a food drive at the polling station in the City of Essex Junction at this time.
Check out for these seven events coming to the Milton area this month
When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays Tuesday, June 18-Wednesday, Aug. 14 (closed Thursday, July 4) Details: Meals will be available to be eaten on-site only at the big outdoor tent or inside the middle school cafeteria if the weather is bad. Kids under age 18 eat free, while adults pay $6 per meal.
Wyman's wild blueberries pay a visit to Burlington
This family-owned business in Maine is celebrating 150 years this year. BURLINGTON, Vt. — Wyman’s, the Maine-based company renowned for its wild blueberries, is making an appearance in Burlington this weekend with its 'Bee Wild Mobile'. The 'Bee Wild Mobile', which travels across the Northeast, is a key part of Wyman’s outreach efforts. The vibrant, eco-friendly vehicle will be hosting a series of pop-up events across the Burlington area, offering residents and visitors a taste of their newest product, Fruit & Peanut Butter Poppers, while also promoting the company’s sustainability initiatives.
Vermonter smashes Guinness World Record for fastest North Pole Marathon
CHARLOTTE, Vt. — Charlotte man Billy Hafferty broke the Guinness World Record as the fastest man to run theNorth Pole Marathon on July 31. Hafferty completed 120 laps worth 26.2 miles on an iceberg in three hours, 14 minutes and 50 seconds, beating the previous record set in 2007 by 21 minutes.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Vermont’s state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Democrats will compete in Vermont’s state primary on Tuesday for the right to challenge four-term Republican Gov. Phil Scott in November. The race is the highest profile of a handful of contested primaries on the ballot. Voters will also decide primaries for lieutenant governor...
Before a Poultney therapeutic school closed, state investigations made troubling discoveries
The for-profit LiHigh School billed itself as a “beacon of progressive education.” Accounts from former staff and students, as well as documents obtained by VTDigger, tell a more complicated story. Read the story on VTDigger here: Before a Poultney therapeutic school closed, state investigations made troubling discoveries.
Ten-minute theater festival opens this week
Beginning this Thursday, August 8, a Vermont theater festival called TenFest opens at Valley Players Theater in Waitsfield for the 17th year. Each showing for the festival, which runs Thursdays and Sundays between August 8 and 18, features a series of 10-minute plays written and performed by Vermont playwrights and actors – with some local to The Valley.
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