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Grace Potter’s concert series to benefit Vermont flood relief
Burlington, VT- Musician Grace Potter announced on Tuesday that this year’s Grand Point North Concert Series will now serve as a benefit for local flood relief. Proceeds from Potters sets on July 27th and 28th will go toward helping Vermonters while they continue assessing damage. There will also be a silent auction to raise additional funds.
Vermont governor urges residents to report flood damage to the state for FEMA determination
Vermont’s governor on Tuesday urged residents to report any damage from last week’s flooding to the state, even if they plan to do repairs themselves, so that counties can meet the threshold for individual federal assistance. The flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl damaged homes, knocked out bridges, caused landslides and washed out roads, leaving some people stranded. It happened a year to the day of last July’s catastrophic flooding that left some victims still awaiting home buyouts or repairs. Two people were killed by last week’s flooding, including a motorist in Lyndonville and a man who was riding an all-terrain vehicle in Peacham, authorities said. On Tuesday, a state official warned that severe thunderstorms could hit some of the flood-ravaged parts of the state in the afternoon and evening and bring high winds, limited flash flooding and power outages. “Vermont’s large rivers are still high but the predicted rainfall is not expected to cause them to exceed their banks or cause widespread flooding,” said Daniel Batsie, deputy public safety commissioner.
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 .
Vt. DMV investigating truck fire, explosion in Ferrisburgh
FERRISBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) - An investigation is underway after a tractor-trailer hauling natural gas caught fire and exploded on busy Route 7 in Ferrisburgh Monday. It was deja vu for some residents because the fire happened in almost the same location as a similar gas tanker explosion a year ago.
Vermont Supreme Court allows Higher Ground relocation to proceed
The court rejected appeals from neighboring homeowners claiming that the new music venue would violate local zoning law. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Supreme Court allows Higher Ground relocation to proceed.
Center for Technology Essex students excel at the national level
ESSEX WESTFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT — Congratulations to CTE’s Julia Morton who took home first-place honors with a gold medal in Dental Assisting at the National Skills USA Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. CTE sent 13 students to the annual conference to compete, which was held June 24-29, and had a total of six students place in the top 10 in the nation in their respective categories.
Colchester-Milton Rotary promotes Flags for Heroes Project, in wake of Fourth of July parade
Colchester-Milton Rotarians handed out over 2,000 American flags to kids and families during this year’s Colchester Fourth of July parade. Our Flags for Heroes Project is a way for individuals and businesses to honor a special person in their lives. It may be a veteran, teacher, emergency responder or a family member who has passed away.
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