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Gravel roads tell Vermont’s story top to bottom on VTXL cycling route
Joe Cruz, who mapped out the route, poses on a part of the VTXL gravel cycling path. Photo by Charlotte Oliver. The trail demands much of the rider and offers rewards. Its 301 miles are peppered with 30,300 feet in total climb — all on public dirt roads between a dozen rocky sections.
Flood mitigation in Vermont towns will take years of work as extreme weather threats increase
The aptly named Inn by the River is perched on the banks of the Lamoille River, just off Route 15 in Hardwick. It’s a precarious spot: During a flood in the 1970s, the hotel got dragged into the river. And last July it happened again. The Lamoille crested at 21 feet, inundated the hotel, and nearly pulled it back into the waterway.
Flood hazards remain, even after river levels drop, DEC warns
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Even though river levels have returned to normal following last week's flooding, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation has an important reminder it wants you to hear. The department strongly urges you to think of what still could be going on upstream before you engage in...
Vermont leaders condemn political violence after Trump assassination attempt
“This is a horrifying moment for our democracy,” U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., said in a written statement issued within hours of the attack. “We must condemn violence always — it is never acceptable.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont leaders condemn political violence after Trump assassination attempt.
'It was shocking': Vermont community torn apart by devastating floods
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — In only a few days, multiple devastating floods have hit the Vermont area. Now, towns and cities across Vermont and New York are leftpicking up the pieces, according to NBC5, WMTW's sister station in Burlington. Plainfield, Vermont, is one community that was ripped apart by the...
Vermont seeks federal damage assessment for floods caused by Hurricane Beryl's remnants
PLAINFIELD, Vt. (AP) — Vermont is seeking an assessment to determine whether last week’s flooding, which damaged homes, knocked down bridges and washed out roads, qualifies for a federal disaster declaration and aid. The flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl happened a year after the state experienced catastrophic flooding that left some victims still awaiting home buyouts or repairs. “We know this storm has done tremendous damage in many communities, and those impacted will need help to recover,” Gov. Phil Scott said in a statement Saturday. “That’s why it’s so critical for Vermonters to report their damage to help us demonstrate the need for these federal resources.” Two people were killed by the flooding, including a motorist in Lyndonville and a man who was riding an all-terrain vehicle in Peacham, authorities said.
Williston Fire Department responds to multiple fires in single day
WILLISTON, Vt. — The Williston Fire Department responded to multiple fires on Monday, including one involving a Green Mountain Transit bus. The department was called to an early-morning incident in front of The Overhead Door on Williston Road after an electrical transformer went on fire. By the time firefighters arrived, they saw some smoke and fire damage to the outside of the business.
Home tour of the week: A $445,000 ranch in Colchester with three bedrooms
This ranch style home in Colchester includes a fenced in backyard and an attached one car garage. Inside the home, a galley-style kitchen with stainless steel appliances and stone countertops awaits. Bedrooms: 3. Price: $445,000. HIGHLIGHTS: gas fireplace, hardwood flooring. Listed by Livian Vermont, KW Vermont.
Middlebury Institute Launches New Online MA in Localization Project Management
As the localization industry booms, Middlebury Institute is launching a new online degree that provides essential preparation to enter the field. The new online MA in Localization Project Management is the first degree of its kind in the U.S. The program is designed both for early career professionals trying to land their first job in the localization industry, as well as experienced translators looking to pivot into localization work.
St. Johnsbury auto parts store employee charged with grand larceny
ST. JOHNSBURY — An employee of O’Reilly’s Auto Parts has been charged with grand larceny following an incident on July 12, police said. Cody Bussiere, 31, of Kirby, is accused of being in possession of stolen retail products from his place of employment at 590 Memorial Dr.
Man faces DUI charge after Somerset crash
SOMERSET — Vermont State Police arrested a 24-year-old Bennington man on a charge of driving under the influence after he crashed his vehicle into a tree and fled the scene July 14. Authorities said they were dispatched to the incident on Somerset Rd around 11:48 p.m. following reports of...
California man arrested in Brattleboro, Vermont, on assault, larceny charges
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — A California man is behind bars after police arrested him in Brattleboro, Vermont, on a number of charges. The Brattleboro Police Department was called to Park Place on Saturday evening just before 6 p.m. for a reported assault. An investigation determined that 40-year-old Brandon Bane of Stockton, California, had threatened to kill a person and told the victim he had a knife.
Magical story ballet “Thumbelina” arrives in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Audiences of all ages will delight in “Thumbelina,” an original story ballet from Avant Vermont Dance, touring southeastern Vermont this July. An adventurous tale of a tiny girl who meets a cast of animals on her way a magical fairyland, “Thumbelina” will be performed at Riverside Park in Springfield on Monday, July 22, at 6 p.m. Additional dates include Saturday, July 20, at 11 a.m., at Lyman Point Park in White River Junction, presented as part of The Junction Dance Festival, and Friday, July 26, at 5:30 and 7 p.m., at Retreat Farm in Brattleboro.
Waterbury CReW organizes volunteers for multi-town flood cleanup
WATERBURY, Vt. — Over the weekend, volunteers from across the state went to Waterbury to help clean up flood damage. The community has seen three floods in one year and many said there's a lot of work that needs to be done for residents. "They've had a lot of...
New Jersey, NY and PA Will Be Affected By the Latest Change from the USPS
Do you remember when there wasn't online bill pay through your bank?. If not, let me tell you a story. Not so long ago, after you received a bill in the mail, you would pay it with a check. You would then put the return portion of that bill with...
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