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EMS: New sedative causes dangerous trend in overdoses around Worcester
“Narcan’s the thing that’s going to save everybody's life.With this kind of pretty rapidly changing landscape, harm reduction is our primary concern.”. A local first responder is warning about a new drug, mostly seen combined with fentanyl, that is contributing to a dangerous trend in opioid-related overdoses in the Worcester area.
Haitian national accused of raping 15-year-old girl at migrant shelter arrested by ICE in Brockton
A Haitian migrant accused of raping a teen girl in a Rockland migrant shelter in March was arrested in Brockton on Tuesday by immigration authorities after previously being released on $500 bond in June.
Burlington repeat offender faces judge
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Burlington repeat offender was back in court Wednesday. Patrick Ibbotson, 37, was arrested four times in three days for violating conditions of release. Burlington Police say they arrested him again on Tuesday on the same charges. Officers say they found Ibbotson in the Marketplace Parking Garage with an alcoholic beverage, a violation of his release conditions. They say after jogging away to evade officers, he was arrested for violating conditions, unlawful trespassing, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct.
Crews resume search for missing swimmer in Mad River
WARREN, Vt. (WCAX) - Search and recovery efforts continue Wednesday for a New Jersey man believed to have drowned in the Mad River last week. Authorities say Tuan Baldino, 35, of Paramus, N.J. was at Warren Falls with friends Saturday when he slipped while trying to cross the river. He never resurfaced.
Middlebury Institute Posts Strongest Showing Yet at Cyber Competitions
If there were a cybersecurity attack, how would you respond?. Three teams of Middlebury Institute students rose to this challenge during three different Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenges, with two reaching the semifinals. “Cyber strategy and cyber tools are shaping international relations and security. As a security professional, understanding this relationship...
GM 604 Engine Package Available for Purchase Through ACT Tour Office
After months of research and testing throughout the 2024 season, American-Canadian Tour officials have released today an updated plan for continued loyalty to the Crate Engine Program that has been a driving success in the ACT Late Models. An ACT-approved GM 604 engine is now available for purchase through the American-Canadian Tour offices in Barre, Vermont by contacting managing partner Cris Michaud via email at cris@acttour.com.
Crowdsourced Cinema Vermont Returns for 2024!
Don’t miss the 2024 premier screening of Crowdsourced Cinema Home Alone!. Join us at 6:00 pm on November 21st, 2024 at the Manchester Community Library for a screening of Crowdsourced Cinema Home Alone!. Crowdsourced Cinema Vermont is a statewide collaborative filmmaking initiative, spearheaded by Vermont’s community media centers, including...
New era for MMU football; BFA-Fairfax/Lamoille to lean on veteran linemen
As part of our annual kickoff to the Vermont high school football season, the Free Press headed out to the first day of preseason practices. With 31 teams opening up training camp Monday, the Free Press checked out two programs eager to get things rolling: Division II's Mount Mansfield in Jericho and BFA-Fairfax/Lamoille,...
Lyndon grad Paige Daley '22 takes over as Hornet volleyball coach
Lyndonville, VT - Vermont State University Lyndon alumna Paige Daley, Class of 2022, has been named Head Volleyball Coach, succeeding Bill Reilly, who stepped down following the 2023 season. Daley has been serving as Lyndon's Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach the past two seasons, and will continue ion that role as...
West Nile Virus Detected in Essex Junction
Please be advised that the State Health Department recently collected mosquitoes in both the City of Essex Junction and the Town of Essex, which have tested positive for West Nile Virus. When the virus is spread to humans through mosquito bites, most people don’t get sick, but some get symptoms like fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. The sickness can become quite serious in some people, and those age 50 or older are at the highest risk. Take precautions to prevent mosquito bites and to protect yourself:
Burlington mayor proposes expanding emergency shelter capacity
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - There was a heated debate Monday night between the Burlington mayor, city councilors, and the public on how to handle Burlington’s homeless crisis. With funding running dry and eligibility becoming stricter for the state’s hotel-motel program, the Burlington City Council is trying to find a way to prepare for winter with approximately 300 homeless in need of shelter.
F-35 opponents push Burlington council to replace jets
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A number of Chittenden County residents Monday night called on the Burlington City Council to support a measure opposing the F-35 fighter jets that have been based in Burlington for the past five years. Opponents of the fighter jets packed a hearing to show their support...
Berkshire Health Systems says new harm reduction vending machine in North Adams is first of its kind in Massachusetts
A vending machine that dispenses harm reduction supplies has been installed in North Adams, Massachusetts. Berkshire Health Systems, the county’s largest healthcare provider, announced Tuesday that the machine is officially up and running at the Berkshire Harm Reduction office at 6 West Main Street. Clients who have been furnished with a code will be able to access clean syringes, alcohol wipes, fentanyl test strips, Narcan, and other materials aimed at preventing the spread of disease and reducing the chance of overdose deaths 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The machine – which comes from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health – also provides emergency contraception, pregnancy tests, and other sexual wellness products. Berkshire Harm Reduction program manager Sarah DeJesus tells WAMC that the device is the first of its kind in Massachusetts.
RFQ-FY25-04 Town Hall - Metal Building and Wooden Shed Demolition
In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 149, the Town of Montague will receive written proposals until 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 3rd to demolish the metal building and wooden storage shed located at 1 Avenue A, in the rear of Montague Town Hall in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. Construction labor associated with...
Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan Found Not Guilty on Bogus Charges
A six-member jury has exonerated Valley Patriot publisher Tom Duggan last month at Lawrence District Court on charges he violated a temporary harassment order out of Salem, New Hampshire. The harassment order was taken out by Lawrence’s homeless coordinator Kelly Birchall Frazier who admitted she was mad that Duggan had...
‘He always worked hard to get the best out of everyone’
WALPOLE, N.H.-On Aug. 3, several hundred people gathered in the Walpole Elementary School gymnasium to celebrate the life of longtime Bellows Falls Union High School coach Russell Pickering. By all accounts, Pickering was an extraordinary and highly admired man, teaching, coaching, and mentoring thousands of students, peers and, at times,...
Land Gift Protects 26-Acre Waterfront Parcel
ORLEANS – Along Pleasant Bay, an almost 30-acre parcel of land stands rich with pine, oak, maple and red cedar trees. A vernal pool provides a breeding habitat for native wildlife, while a 40-foot high coastal bank overlooks more than 600 feet of beach. The land was one of...
Methuen police seek public’s help in identifying assault suspects
METHUEN — The Methuen Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in an assault that took place at 176 Haverhill Street on Aug. 6 at approximately 4:40 p.m. The first suspect is a female who allegedly assaulted a male subject at the...
Inmates say they're facing retaliation after speaking out about lack of prison programs
GARDNER - Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.Back in March, a WBZ-TV I-Team report revealed that, in some cases, training and education programs listed in the Department of Correction (DOC) brochure weren't available to everyone or never existed. Advocates for prisoners say inmates are leaving prison unprepared with no skills.Inmates file lawsuitInmates at the North Central Correctional Institution, a medium/minimum security prison in Gardner, filed a lawsuit about the lack of programs there.Weeks after the I-Team report aired, the DOC...
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