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From voter checklists to election officials: Here's how Vermont prevents voter fraud
On Jan. 6, 2021, insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol to protest the results of the 2020 presidential election, which they believed had been rigged. Almost four years later, concerns about voter fraud persist, despite ample evidence showing that it rarely occurs, even on a small scale. ...
New Hampshire community helps northeast Vermont after flash flood
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The New Hampshire community is helping northeast Vermont recover after a flash flood caused severe damage. Vermont received two months’ worth of rain in just a few hours, leading to washed-out roads, caved-in homes and water rescues. The Littleton Fire Department responded to a call...
Stiff-arms to wins: Highlights of Ilona Maher's rugby play at the Paris Olympics
Vermont's own Ilona Maher, the world's most followed rugby player on Instagram, is taking over another Olympic Games. Three years after her social-media presence exploded on TikTok at the Tokyo Summer Games, the 27-year-old Maher has been one of the biggest stars in Paris since opening ceremonies. From her stiff-arms on the rugby...
Ingalls Joins Incoming Class for Softball
The VTSU Johnson Softball team announces the addition of Myah Ingalls to the team roster for their 2024-25 season. The infield/outfield double threat from Craftsbury, VT was a driving force in securing a winning record for the Lake Region Union High School Rangers during their 2024 campaign, in which they saw a season-high six game winning streak earn their spot at the Vermont State Division 2 tournament.
Dozens of Lyndon homes isolated after flash flooding
LYNDON, Vt. — Heavy rains brought serious destruction to the Northeast Kingdom, as cars were submerged and moved; houses were ripped from their foundations after more than eight inches of rain in a six-hour period Monday night into Tuesday. “Our bridge collapsed but is still connected and the roads...
Vermont man purposefully crossed median, drove into oncoming traffic on I-89, police say
WILLISTON, Vt. — A Vermont man purposefully drove into oncoming traffic on a busy roadway in Williston on Tuesday, according to police. Vermont State Police cited 55-year-old James Welles of Middlebury for negligent operation after they initially received a report of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 89 in Williston.
Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl: Vermont, New Hampshire rosters, streaming info for 2024 game
The 2024 Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl is almost here. The 71st summer classic is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3 at Dave Wolk Stadium on the campus of Vermont State University Castleton. The gridiron showdown between recently graduated all-star seniors from Vermont and New Hampshire is set to kick off at 11:30 a.m. The Shrine...
A divided Green Mountain Care Board approves new UVM Medical Center surgical center — with restrictions
A 3-2 decision by the powerful Vermont health care regulator imposed a slate of conditions on how the facility can operate, including a cap on the prices of surgeries. Read the story on VTDigger here: A divided Green Mountain Care Board approves new UVM Medical Center surgical center — with restrictions.
Worcester police seek help to locate missing teen
WORCESTER — The Worcester Police Department is requesting the help of the community to locate 17-year-old Sean LeBlanc Peterson, who was last seen on Saturday. Peterson is described as 6 feet 1 inch tall, with brown eyes and glasses framed in black. He was last observed wearing a black...
Gary An Invested as Green and Gold Professor
In a formal ceremony held July 29, 2024, at the University of Vermont’s Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine, Professor of Surgery Gary An, M.D., was invested as the inaugural holder of the Department of Surgery’s Green and Gold Professorship of Trauma and Critical Care. Dr. An is also Vice Chair of Surgical Research at the College.
Phoenix Books ready for move onto Church Street, despite public safety concerns
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A staple downtown Burlington business is moving out soon. Phoenix Books will be leaving its location on Bank Street next month after 12 years. However, they aren't going far. They'll be relocating onto Church Street, in the former home of the high-end lifestyle store Slate. “We’re...
For Brattleboro Little Leaguers, a title, and a near miss, in state tournaments
-For me, tournament season for Brattleboro Little League baseball is always the fun part of the summer. Watching the latest crop of Brattleboro-area players take the stage, come together as a team, and experience the highs and lows that come with playing high-stakes baseball in July is always compelling. Then...
West River Valley Mutual Aid stands down, for now
NEWFANE-After going strong for over four years, West River Valley Mutual Aid (WRVMA) recently announced in a post on Front Porch Forum that it will close its portal, citing a decline in demand over the past six months. "It is with great joy that we announce our group's disbandment!" co-leader...
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