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Penn–to Paper–Contract in Netherlands
BURLINGTON, VT – Vermont men’s basketball alum, Dylan Penn has agreed to continue his professional basketball career in the Netherlands. The one-time Catamount, played just one season at UVM, helping the program to another NCAA appearance. More details on his latest decision, in the video above.
Western Mass Native Sobieski Joins Massachusetts Hockey Incoming Class
AMHERST, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts has added 6-1, 181-pound right-shot defenseman Kazimier Sobieski to the squad for the 2024-25 season, head coach Greg Carvel announced on Tuesday. Sobieski, a Deerfield, Massachusetts native, joins forward Cameron Dunn, defensemen Francesco Dell'Elce, Daniel Jencko, Larry Keenan, Charlie Lieberman and Finn Loftus and goaltender James Norton as the eighth member of the Minutemen's incoming freshman class.
NSCC Offering Free Machinist Training Program at Essex Tech
This week North Shore Community College (NSCC) in Danvers unveiled a new funded program that offers free advanced manufacturing training and eduction for local residents. The program is designed to respond to the increased, unmet demand for skilled workers in the region. Job placement rates directly from the program have been over 80% with starting hourly wages for machinists of $22 - $25, and annual salaries ranging from $32,000 - $50,000+.
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.
Phil Scott, state leaders provide flood recovery update nearly one week after severe storms
BERLIN, Vt. — Gov. Phil Scott and other state leaders are gathering once again in Berlin to provide the latest updates on flood recovery efforts following last week's severe storms. The media briefing comes nearly one week after severe storms rocked towns and cities in Vermont and the North...
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.
WEATHER ALERT: Tornado warning no longer in effect for western Massachusetts
A Tornado Warning was issued Tuesday evening by the National Weather Service for parts of Hampshire and Franklin County, causing outages and damage. The 22News Storm Team has also issued a Weather Alert for the chance of evening/overnight thunderstorms on Tuesday that could be strong to severe.
Shelburne Police arrest man on gun, drug charges
SHELBURNE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A New Hampshire man faced a judge Monday morning after his arrest for gun and drug possession in Shelburne on Friday. A Shelburne officer, who was conducting traffic enforcement on Route 2, stopped a Ford pickup truck with a Vermont license plate for speeding. The driver was allegedly not able to provide a driver’s license or registration.
Police: Malta man fell asleep, crashed car in Bennington County
A Malta man had minor injures after falling asleep and crashing his car in Woodford, Bennington County, according to police. Michael Prosser, 34, was traveling on Route 9 near Erbs Way, when his car left the road and hit and damaged a garage, according to Vermont State Police. Route 9...
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