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NEW 4:00pm Start Time Sunday, September 1st, Labor Day Weekend Camping Begins Friday
Barre, VT — Thunder Road and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials announced today a small change in schedule for the 46th Labor Day Classic 200 program presented by NEFCU/VSECU on Sunday, September 1. The annual 200 lap affair will continue to be held on Sunday, September 1 but will move to an evening special with an afternoon Post Time of 4:00pm.
Vt. police find body in search for missing man who didn't show up to work
Officials searching for a Vermont man who had been missing for more than a week say they found a body in a reservoir this weekend, bringing an end to a search that began when the 59-year-old didn't show up to work. Vermont State Police, who had been investigating the disappearance...
LAHS Local Artist Show runs through Oct. 7
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Art and Historical Society’s annual local artist show is on display through Oct. 7. From watercolor to oil, prints to pastels, landscapes to line drawings, this exhibit showcases the talents of our area artists. All work is framed and available for purchase with 20% of the proceeds benefitting the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society. Support local artists, expand your collection of iconic Vermont scenes, or simply come enjoy the creativity this area inspires.
Home tour of the week: A $293,000 townhome with a lockable storage area and two bedrooms
This townhome in Essex Junction has two bedrooms and extra large kitchen. The living area has french doors that lead out to a back deck. HIGHLIGHTS: large closet, first floor half bath, $225 monthly HOA fee. Listed by Jill Richardson, RE/MAX North Professionals, Jeffersonville.
Help sought for barn-raising effort
OLMSTEDVILLE | Rodney and Loretta Galusha of Olmstedville are facing multiple serious hardships, and a friend of theirs is seeking help for the couple. The Galusha’s barn, which provides shelter for the Galusha’s 29 sheep and two cows, was virtually destroyed by the July 10 windstorm. Fortunately, all...
Salisbury man sentenced to 78 months in jail
RUTLAND — A Salisbury man has been sentenced to spend six and a half years in jail after pleading guilty to possessing a stolen gun. Scott Clark, 41, was sentenced on Aug. 21 by U.S. District Judge Mae D’Agostino to 78 months imprisonment to be followed by three years of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Clark previously pleaded guilty to the charge on July 13, 2023.
Statewide Alert – Fears Grow In New York About This Virus
There is an ongoing, and growing, concern about a virus that is spreading in portions of New York State. After the COVID-19 pandemic, most people have gotten more cautious and germ aware when it comes to staying healthy and avoiding getting sick. Whether it is wearing a mask, social distancing, or just staying away from large gatherings, some of the things we learned in the pandemic still apply.
Stormy and steamy start to the week
Happy Monday! We have a round of dense fog in the forecast this morning along with partly cloudy skies and some passing, spotty showers. Otherwise, it’s mild and muggy with temps in the 50s to low 60s. As heat and humidity continue to build today, there’s a chance for a few strong to severe storms this afternoon. In fact, it’s a marginal risk for those severe storms today.
Walmart recalls juice brand contaminated with poisonous arsenic
Check the juice in your house, especially if you shop at Walmart. Walmart is recalling its Great Value apple juice after the discovery of alarming levels of inorganic arsenic that exceed industry guidance. The voluntary recall is for its six-pack 8oz apple juice in plastic bottles; the products have a...
NY Education Department seeking input on diploma changes
Albany, N.Y. — The state Education Department is looking for input on plans to potentially change high school diploma requirements. The department has set up a “ThoughtExchange” at https://bit.ly/3jkq4sk to take comments regarding a proposal to change Regents requirements. The deadline to participate is Oct. 6. The...
White River Unified District considers school renovations
The current renovation plan calls for around $6.8 million, with about $4.1 million going toward a new performing arts center to support the school’s choir, band and drama programs, according to a proposal presented by the school board. Read the story on VTDigger here: White River Unified District considers school renovations.
Facing natural disasters, some lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
Traveling to die: the latest form of medical tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I really wanted to take control over how I […]
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