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New Hampshire microburst brought down 150 trees, damaging homes and cars
MILFORD, N.H. – The National Weather Service determined that a microburst caused significant damage in New Hampshire, bringing down 150 trees on Tuesday.On Wednesday, National Weather Service teams were in Milford, a town in southern New Hampshire, and Lyme, located in the central part of the state near the Vermont border. Crews were trying to determine if the damage was caused by tornadoes.The Milford storm was not a tornado. Instead, a microburst with winds around 95 mph moved for about 0.7 miles, bringing down 150 trees, damaging two homes and destroying two cars.No one was hurt.A determination has not yet been...
Vermont’s child care providers have new hope after Act 76, but worries remain
Since the state’s child care subsidy program was overhauled last year, providers have been able to make investments in their programs. But some are asking if the progress made so far will be enough. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s child care providers have new hope after Act 76, but worries remain.
Officials warn against excess dredging during flood recovery
Dredging can be helpful in some situations, but is not a ‘sustainable approach’ to widespread flood recovery now that storms are becoming more frequent and stronger, according to the Agency of Natural Resources. Read the story on VTDigger here: Officials warn against excess dredging during flood recovery.
Nearly a week after the storm, Vermont officials have a clearer picture of the damage wrought
Vermont has shifted into recovery mode from last week’s flooding, but the state is on standby with more rain in the forecast. Read the story on VTDigger here: Nearly a week after the storm, Vermont officials have a clearer picture of the damage wrought.
Devastating floods tear apart Vermont community, police say it was shocking
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — Over the past few days, Vermont has been struck by multiple devastating floods. Now, communities throughout Vermont and New York are facing the aftermath, as reported by NBC5, WMTW’s sister station in Burlington. Plainfield, Vermont, is one of the areas severely affected by last week’s...
New wildlife law protects against wanton waste
Many cruel and unethical practices occur in Vermont’s fields and forests during hunting and trapping seasons, but you’ll never hear about them from Vermont Fish & Wildlife. Thankfully, watchdog groups like Protect Our Wildlife shed light on the most egregious, cruel and wanton acts of violence against wild animals in Vermont. One such act occurred in New Haven, Vermont this past March when two men went on a killing spree, dispatching over 41 muskrats for fun.
3 Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Talk Housing, Climate Change, Education
PLYMOUTH – Three Democratic candidates for governor took the stage Monday evening to introduce themselves to Plymouth area voters and discuss their priorities if elected. Much of the focus was on creating affordable housing, ensuring reproductive rights but there was also discussion on gerrymandering, climate change and voting rights.
Vermont seeks federal damage assessment for floods caused by Hurricane Beryl’s remnants
MONTPELIER, 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...
Lebanon Utilities Contractors Conduct Wood Pole Inspections
The City of Lebanon announced that Osmose Utilities Services, a contractor for Lebanon Utilities, has begun performing wood pole inspections around Lebanon in an effort to ensure the integrity of the structures. According to the city, the scope of the contractor’s work is to locate all the wooden poles that...
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