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Allegations do not have to be true to ruin your life
LINDA HECKER is professor emerita at Landmark College, where she spent 32 years of her 50-year teaching career. GUILFORD-It's been three years since a Voices essay in this paper turned my life upside down and made me an outcast in our community. Follow-up articles in the local press amplified my disgrace by quoting false allegations about me without attempting to verify them.
Inclusive art workshop opens exhibit to children, families
WEST BRATTLEBORO-As the culmination of Inclusive Arts Vermont's "Cycles" exhibit, featuring work by 25 Vermont artists with disabilities, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church will host two interactive workshops on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Admission is free to the inclusive event, suitable for adults and children alike....
Healey Told to Vacate as Massachusetts State House to Close
The Massachusetts State House is closing, forcing employees and elected officials including Governor Maura Healey to find somewhere else to earn their keep. The historic gold-domed state capitol building that sits high atop Beacon Hill in Boston was damaged in a two-alarm fire on July 18, 2023 and must close for repairs. That will happen this month.
A look inside Doherty High: Worcester's most expensive school is ready for new students
WORCESTER ― "I didn't think it could get better than South High School, but this is a beautiful school," Mayor Joseph M. Petty said Tuesday afternoon inside the new Doherty Memorial High School. The Worcester Public Schools hosted a tour of the facility for members of the media to showcase Worcester's newest school, which is set to open for students on Aug. 26. ...
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.
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