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Police search for wanted man after shovel attack in Northeast Kingdom
NEWPORT, Vt. — Newport police are searching for a man accused of attacking a 17-year-old with a shovel, during a botched motorcycle sale. Newport Police responded to Elm Street around 10 a.m. Tuesday, for a report of a man who was screaming and waving a gun around. When officers...
Barre emergency services respond to four overdoses in three hours
Barre, VT- City Police and Fire Departments responded to four separate reports of overdoses over a three-hour time span on Tuesday, July 23rd. Authorities say that none of the overdoses were fatal. One of the individuals told police that they thought they smoked crack cocaine prior to overdosing. The drug...
Milton police log: July 12-18
US Route 7 South - 9:32 p.m. While on patrol, Officer Flynn made contact with a suspicious vehicle at a local business after hours. The operator advised they were looking at cars with their child, but would head home. Saturday, July 13:. River St.-5:12 a.m. Officer Flynn was dispatched to...
PCB test results jeopardize North Country Union High School’s upcoming school year
An expedited $5 million mitigation project is underway, but district leaders fear the expensive project won’t sufficiently address the problem. Read the story on VTDigger here: PCB test results jeopardize North Country Union High School’s upcoming school year.
Town of Essex Selectboard discusses new restaurant, pedestrian crossing
ESSEX TOWN — Ideas for a new pedestrian crossing, a potential tree nursery and a new restaurant came up at the July 15 Town of Essex Selectboard meeting. Along with selecting partner CRO Planning & Design for their Keystone Trail Connectivity Project, the selectboard turned to other matters for updating the Town.
Middlesex stabbing suspect arrested in South Burlington after assaulting homeowner with knife
South Burlington, VT- A Montpelier man who matches the description of a man wanted in connection to a stabbing in Middlesex was arrested in South Burlington on Monday. Police say Shannon Edwards, 39, evaded police by stealing a pick-up truck, and then breaking into a home and holding the homeowner hostage at knifepoint. He is facing multiple charges, including for aggravated assault, unlawful restraint and kidnapping.
Rovers North sells to employees, creating a path to a better future for employee owners
Vermont Business Magazine When the owners and founders at Rovers North in Westford started considering their succession strategies over a decade ago, they weren’t enthused about the options until learning of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, the most common broad-based employee ownership business model in the United States. The...
Kids from across the U.S. run away to New England to join Circus Smirkus
Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship, on assignment for the Waterbury Roundabout. Wind-up dolls, ballerinas and soldiers at an abandoned toy shop came to life in Waterbury recently in “The Imaginarium,” the latest show by Circus Smirkus at Farr’s Field. About 4,000 people came to enjoy the youth-powered circus troupe across a three-night run starting July 2, its second-ever time in town. Almost all six shows sold out, and venue owner John Farr already plans to host the circus again in 2025.
Woodstock voters to decide fate of new short-term rental ordinance
The ordinances put a cap of 55 each on the number of owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied short-term rentals. Read the story on VTDigger here: Woodstock voters to decide fate of new short-term rental ordinance.
Bridgewater store catches fire one year after historic flooding
BRIDGEWATER, Vt. — The ShackletonThomas Furniture and Pottery store saw another setback over the weekend, after a fire broke out on the third floor. “We don't really know why it started. It could have been something electrical,” said Charles Shackleton, owner of the furniture-making business. He has been...
VT Community Loan Fund lends $2.13 million in 2nd quarter 2024
VCLF Financing Helps Nonprofit Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool Complete its Forever ‘Nest’. Vermont Business Magazine Snapshots of Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool students illustrate the wonder of childhood discovery in nature. A young girl on a forest trail collects autumn leaves into a bouquet. Students gather to investigate a pond’s intricate ecosystem; a fallen tree inspires inquiry.
First Fresh Cut Film Festival a success
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield’s first film festival was a huge success, selling out the theater to show five short films by local filmmakers: “The Journey home” by Mark Stanley, “BIAVT Walk and Roll” by the late Chris Burge, “Dual” by the Flugge family of HotBrick Lighting and Grip, “The Sins of Salem” by Brad Courtmanche, and “This Crowded Room” by Rafael Burgos Nieves.
Aerial dance meets outdoor adventure at tree dancing workshop
BRATTLEBORO-p>Award winning trapeze dancers Serenity Smith Forchion, an internationally known circus aerialist, and Mark Przekurat, an arborist intent on educating the world about the future of our forests, are offering their workshop in two levels on Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday...
Sweetback Sisters return to Next Stage on Aug. 2
PUTNEY-Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present country swing sextet The Sweetback Sisters at Next Stage on Friday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Centered around the harmonies of Emily Miller and Zara Bode, The Sweetback Sisters mix originals and interpretations of country classics. Hints of jazz and ragtime flesh out...
Reading & Northern promotes Busher to VP of real estate
The Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad (RBMN) has promoted Jolene Busher to vice president of real estate. She will report to Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning Christina Muller-Levan. Most recently assistant VP of real estate, Busher joined the RBMN in April 2007 as a part-time car attendant in...
Music spanning four centuries featured this week at Yellow Barn
PUTNEY-Yellow Barn enters the second half of its summer festival this week with performances on Thursday through Saturday (July 25–27), and a Saturday morning masterclass with Laurence Lesser (July 27). Returning to the Big Barn stage this summer are violinist Anthony Marwood, clarinetist Alan Kay, cellist John Myerscough, and...
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