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N.H. town looking to fill short staffed police department
PLAINFIELD, N.H. (WCAX) - A New Hampshire community near the Connecticut river now only has one police officer after their police chief resigned. “Plainfield is like the kind of town where if you call the police department because you think you left your coffee pot on, we’re going to go in and check your coffee pot,” said Stephen Halleran, Plainfield N.H. Town Administrator. But that may not be possible now. Plainfield town administrator Stephen Halleran is working to fill three full time officers, all while having only one employed by the town. Halleran said former Police Chief Anthony Swett resigned last week, leaving Robert Depietro as the sole member of the department. The town used to have three full time officers and one working part time. Halleran said the change will likely just mean fewer patrols not an increase in crime in the town. “I grew up in this small town, and I can tell you it’s a wonderful community and so people I think, our police officers, get an opportunity to really get to know our residents and participate in their lives,” said Halleran.
Plattsburgh man jailed after reported Beekmantown stabbing, police standoff
A Plattsburgh man is in the Clinton County Jail after a reported stabbing and police standoff in Beekmantown. Tucker Hackett, 30, is accused of stabbing someone in the shoulder at a home on Burke Road shortly before 1:00 p.m. Thursday. New York State Police say the alleged victim got away, called for help and was taken to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Wes Logan: “It’s a blessing I’m alive.”
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Wes Logan’s goal Saturday was to catch another 20 pounds on Lake Champlain, like he did on Day 1 of the tournament, and sew up a Bassmaster Classic berth. Instead, Logan was getting sewn up in a local hospital Saturday morning after a freak boating accident on Day 2 of the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite.
Chittenden County man contracts first human case of eastern equine encephalitis in Vermont since 2012
“Health officials are strongly urging people in three counties — Chittenden, Grand Isle and Franklin — to take extra measures to protect themselves from mosquito bites,” read the warning in Friday’s press release. Read the story on VTDigger here: Chittenden County man contracts first human case of eastern equine encephalitis in Vermont since 2012.
Vt. health officials report human case of triple E
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont health officials Friday reported what they say is the first human case of eastern equine encephalitis in the state in 12 years. Triple EEE is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a virus spread by infected mosquitos. Officials say a male in his...
Q&A with Chittenden-North Senate candidate Irene Wrenner
CHITTENDEN COUNTY — This November, Sen. Irene Wrenner (D) faces a challenge in the Chittenden-North Senate District from a Milton representative looking to make the jump to the upper chamber. Rep. Chris Mattos (R) hopes to bring another conservative voice to the Senate while Wrenner wants to continue the...
Humane Society of Chittenden County receives 20 displaced cats from Texas
Burlington, VT.– The Humane Society of Chittenden County received about 20 homeless cats, all impacted by severe flooding in Texas, at the request of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. After a local animal shelter in Denton County, Texas, sustained significant storm damage, the cats...
While misinformation and early numbers abound, Vermonters still don’t know how much a clean heat standard would cost
The state’s Department of Public Service expects to have a final estimate of the proposed program’s cost by the end of August. Read the story on VTDigger here: While misinformation and early numbers abound, Vermonters still don’t know how much a clean heat standard would cost.
Amid a tumultuous period in health care, Vermont hospitals request annual revenue and rate increases
Each year, Vermont hospitals submit their budgets to the Green Mountain Care Board and request increases in commercial insurance prices and patient revenue. The care board may approve — or trim down — the requests. Read the story on VTDigger here: Amid a tumultuous period in health care, Vermont hospitals request annual revenue and rate increases.
Peter Duval seeks Democratic nomination for governor, says climate is at the center of every issue
VERMONT — Peter Duval is running to be the Democratic nominee for governor. The Underhill resident is facing off against Esther Charlestin in the Democratic primary on Aug. 13, and if chosen as the party’s nominee by voters, he’ll face Republican incumbent Gov. Phil Scott. In his...
Waitsfield Children’s Center to close in mid-July
After almost 50 years of providing child and infant care for local families, the Waitsfield Children’s Center has closed its doors, due to the same challenges that many child care centers face: finding and keeping high-quality teachers, paying staff a livable wage while offering affordable child care for local families. That’s the bad news.
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