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Music, food, original art set up for the Mad River Valley Craft Fair on Labor Day weekend
Labor Day weekend in Waitsfield means the Mad River Valley Craft Fair at the scenic Kenyon’s Field with live music, food, and over 80 artist booths to peruse. The 53rd annual event is held rain or shine Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free. Admission is $5; kids 12 and under are free.
New recreation director Hannah Luman brings fresh vision to Milton with a focus on all ages and abilities
A new face at the helm of the Milton Recreation Department, and she’s no stranger to the community. Milton resident Hannah Luman has stepped into the role of recreation director, bringing with her a deep-rooted love for the town and a fresh vision for its recreational programs. “I’m a...
Porter Medical Center LPNs, techs & support staff negotiating first contract, will rally Saturday
Earlier this year, around 300 licensed practical nurses, support staff and technical employees at Porter Medical Center voted to unionize. That’s nearly half the people the Middlebury hospital employs. The union is currently negotiating a contract with Porter, asking for higher pay, better staffing ratios and more sustainable work...
UVM Athletics Unveils 2024 Hall of Fame Class, Ceremony on Sept 27
The University of Vermont Athletics has announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2024, set to be inducted on September 27. The inductees include Sydney Mas, Jonathan Nordbotten, Nika Ouellette, Kate Ryley, and Brian Voelkel, all of whom made significant contributions to their respective sports during their time at UVM. The ceremony will take place at the Dudley H. Davis Center and tickets are available for $75 until September 12. This year marks the 55th Hall of Fame Dinner, sponsored by Baker Distributing.
Shooting in Adams sends one to the hospital
ADAMS, Mass. (WRGB) — One person is recovering following a shooting in Adams, Mass. Saturday morning. According to theBerkshire District Attorney’s Office, at about 7 a.m., a shooting occurred involving two individuals who were known to one another. One party was shot and treated at the hospital for non life threatening injuries.
Schenectady man arrested for stealing oxycodone from employer, tampering with evidence
The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Nerraw A. Black Jr., 29, of Schenectady on August 20 for tampering with evidence, among other charges. The Sheriff’s Office says he is accused of stealing a quantity of oxycodone from his employer in the Town of Wilton on July 13, which it is alleged he was knowingly and unlawfully in possession of a controlled substance.
Phil Scott taps Washington, DC, health care administrator to lead Department of Vermont Health Access
DaShawn Groves, who has held multiple health care roles in the District of Columbia, will take over the department that administers Vermont Medicaid. Read the story on VTDigger here: Phil Scott taps Washington, DC, health care administrator to lead Department of Vermont Health Access.
Alum Translates Harry Potter Series into Kazakh for the First Time
What if you could be the first person to introduce your hometown to Harry Potter?. Sayat Mukhamediyar, who graduated with his master’s degree in Russian translation and interpretation in 2018, did just that with his translation of the series into Kazakh. When he first read the series himself 20...
US Postal Service fails to meet promises for Montpelier post office
This article is part of a story exchange between VTDigger and The Bridge. If you live in Vermont’s state capital, you still cannot buy stamps or ship a package with the U.S. Postal Service. Despite the agency’s promises of a fully-functional Montpelier post office “before the summer months,” and...
UVM Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Set for Induction September 27
BURLINGTON, Vt. – The University of Vermont Athletic Hall of Fame has unveiled its Class of 2024 inductees who will be formally inducted Friday, September 27 at the Dudley H. Davis Center on UVM Weekend. The presenting sponsor of the UVM Athletics Hall of Fame is Baker Distributing. The group includes Sydney Mas '14 (women's lacrosse), Jonathan Nordbotten '14 (alpine skiing), Nika Ouellette '14 (track & field), Kate Ryley '14 (alpine skiing) and Brian Voelkel '14 (men's basketball).
Women’s Soccer Hosts Boston University for Annual Pep Rally Presented by TD Bank
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Vermont (1-0-1) continues its non-conference play against Boston University (0-2-1) in their second game of a four-game home stand on Sunday, August 25 at 1 p.m. from Virtue Field. Sunday's matchup is the Catamounts Pep Rally Game presented by TD Bank. We encourage all fans to join us for the Pep Rally, with gates opening at 12 p.m.
Endangered Rare Wild Cat Was Just Spotted in Vermont for the First Time
Depending on how brave you are, you might want to stay out of Vermont. That's because a rare Canadian Lynx was recently spotted in Rutland County, miles away from its home. The sighting is definitely something to celebrate. This is the first time a Canadian Lynx has been seen since 2018. A ...Continue reading
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