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New Yorkers to save $853M with new health insurance premium rates
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New Yorkers are expected to save more than $850 million after the state approved health insurance premium rate increases well below what insurance companies had requested. On Friday, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) approved health insurers’ premium rate increases for 2025, with...
Religion at the center of rise in hate crimes across New York
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In an August 2024 report from the State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, all hate crimes were counted – and victims were targeted for their race, gender, and sexuality. In 2023, there were 1,089 reported hate crimes across the state of New York. That...
The FDA Pulls Cinnamon From Shelves Due To Lead Contamination
El Servidor Ground Cinnamon has been recalled due to potential lead contamination. This is the sixth cinnamon product to be recalled since the beginning of June this year, all for the same reason. The recall was initiated by the FDA on August 19th an...
Vergennes Opera House Gets $2000 Gift for Marquee Restoration
The Friends of the Vergennes Opera House (VOH) were the happy recipients of a $2K award from Gaines Insurance Agency and Cooperative Insurance Cos. to go toward improvements and upkeep to the organization's marquee. Planned improvements include restoration and repairs as well as upgrades to the lighting. "The VOH brings...
ARC honors Clinton Co. first responders at heroes' field day
PLATTSBURGH | The Advocacy and Resource Center of Clinton County (ARC) held a special event Aug. 28 to honor area first responders. A Guns N Hoses heroes' field day gave community a chance to see firsthand some of the tactics used in emergency response. Hundreds came to meet fire and rescue personnel, law enforcement officers, emergency medical techs and many others who rush in to help when danger threatens.
Madison Carrig pleads guilty to embezzlements
Vermont Business Magazine The United States Attorney’s Office in Burlington announced that Madison Carrig, 30, of Whitehall, New York, pleaded guilty today in United States District Court in Burlington to two counts of access device fraud. Chief Judge Christina Reiss released Carrig on conditions pending sentencing, which is scheduled for January 3, 2025.
Spiny water flea on the increase in New Hampshire’s largest lake
CONCORD — Spiny water flea, an invasive microscopic animal, has increased in number across Lake Winnipesaukee this season, based on feedback from anglers who report fouling of fishing lines with dozens of these animals. The spiny water flea is not harmful to humans; however, it can be a nuisance to anglers when it accumulates on fishing lines. Boaters and other on-water recreation enthusiasts play an important role in stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species such as these.
Woman arrested on outstanding warrant in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A local woman was arrested Saturday on an outstanding Vermont warrant, according to police. Pamela L. Runnells was taken into custody at approximately 8:40 a.m. Aug. 24 at a residence on Spencer Hollow Road, the Springfield Police Department said in a statement. Officer Callahan and Cpl. Perkins...
Man shot dead by police on Piscataqua River Bridge identified; names of his slain wife, 8-year-old son also shared
KITTERY, Maine — Authorities in Maine and New Hampshire are identifying the man who wasshot and killed by state troopers on the Piscataqua River Bridge early Thursday morning. Officials are also sharing the names of the man's wife, who was found dead in their New Hampshire home, and the...
Woman charged with theft at CVS Berlin faces multiple active arrest warrants
Berlin, VT. – A 33-year-old woman was arrested near CVS on Thursday after leaving the store with unpurchased items. Ashley Larrow left the store in a vehicle spotted by police. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Larrow and took her into custody. Larrow had three active warrants out for...
Rutland’s Paramount Theatre to embark on $6M expansion
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Rutland’s Paramount Theatre is undergoing some major expansions. The $6 million project will expand the historic theater into the neighboring Richarson Building on Center Street, adding extra lobby, concession, and private event space. Theater executive director Eric Mallette says the hope is to bring in...
2024 Women's Cross Country Season Preview
The #16 Middlebury women’s cross country team gets its season underway at the Silloway Maple Syrup Invitational on Saturday, September 7. The Panthers concluded last fall with a third-place finish at the NESCAC Championship, followed by a fifth-place effort at the NCAA Mideast Regional. Middlebury’s regional finish secured its 13th-consecutive trip to the NCAA Championship.
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