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10th Cavalry Apartments to bring 65 affordable units of housing to Colchester
COLCHESTER — Sixty-five new apartments are coming to the historic Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester, in an effort to combat existing pressures to find affordable housing in Vermont. These rentals, 10th Cavalry Apartments, are brought to the area by Northern Vermont nonprofit Champlain Housing Trust, through a partnership with...
Inflation, $2,000 camps are creating a summer crisis for working parents: 'It is complete chaos'
The math seemed impossible, but numbers don’t lie — it was less expensive for Julie Kelley to send her 9-year-old son to seven different summer camps in three states than to enroll him in one full-time program in Vermont, where they live. Summer vacation lasts 10 weeks for...
See ANVIL's Entire Summer 2024 U.S. Tour Kick-Off Concert
Canadian metal legends ANVIL kicked off their summer 2024 U.S. tour on July 10 at Stone Church in Brattleboro, Vermont. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (courtesy of Airrick Nh). ANVIL released its 20th studio album "One And Only", on June 28 via AFM Records. The...
Burlington City Council considers police oversight charter change and other items during July meeting
The Burlington, Vermont City Council held its July meeting at the temporary home of the Burlington High School, where councilors heard an update on construction of a new school and took up other city business. The Burlington High School has been leasing space for three-and-a-half years in a former department...
Milton's new Public Works Facility nears completion, anticipates October opening
The Town of Milton is on track to unveil its new public works building by Oct. 1, marking a significant milestone in the town's infrastructure development. The $6.5 million facility, set to consolidate public works and building and grounds operations, will bring these services closer to other municipal offices and Milton’s downtown core, enhancing operational efficiency.
Weekly mountain bike group rides
KILLINGTON KMBC Bike Bum race series, Killington Wednesday nights from 2-5 p.m. on Lower Rabbit Hole at Killington Resort June 19-Aug. 21. Run by the Killington Mountain Bike Club. After party from 5-7 p.m. at various Killington restaurants. Individuals may enter a single race for $20. Day-of registration will take place at the start gate. […]
Boil water advisory in effect for part of Burlington’s south end
Burlington, VT- The City of Burlington Water Resources Division of the Department of Public Works issued a preliminary boil water advisory for part of the city’s south end on July 24th. Public Works said there was significant break on a private fire service line, which caused the area to...
UVM Health Network is rolling out an AI tool to reduce doctor burnout
For months, dozens of family doctors across the University of Vermont Health Network have been using an artificial intelligence tool to help with writing notes. It’s a time-intensive process that takes hours each day and can lead to burnout. Now, the health network is offering the software, called Abridge,...
The Killington Wine Festival photo gallery
The 23rd annual Killington Wine Festival, held on July 19-20, celebrated exquisite wines against the stunning backdrop of Vermont’s Green Mountains. The event began with the elegant Estate Gala on Friday evening at the Peak Lodge at Killington Resort, where guests sampled exclusive estate and reserve wines while enjoying live music by the Summit Pond Quartet.
Slow Down, Bub! New Hampshire State Police Are Cracking Down on Speeders
Recently, public officials and New Hampshire police officers have convened to launch a new, strict policy on speeders in the state. They are citing the number of crashes, up 10% from last year, according to WMUR, and that New Hampshire is one of the highest in the nation for deadly crashes and alcohol impairment.
Sun files for right-to-know office to reconsider rejection of legal fees
The Laconia Daily Sun is continuing to press its right-to-know case against the Laconia School Board, contending the state right-to-know ombudsman’s office wrongly ruled in favor of the school board, and pushing for reconsideration of the ruling. The news outlet’s attorney, Michael Lewis of Rath Young Pignatelli, a Concord-based...
Nominee To Lead NH Fish and Game
A woman from Olympia, Washington, is Governor Chris Sununu’s nominee as executive director of the Fish and Game Department. Stephanie Lynn Simek would replace Scott Mason who leaves the position on August 7th. She is currently the regional manager of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. If confirmed...
N.H. state officials reject petition to ban rafting on Lake Winnipesaukee, what to know
Boaters will still be able to head to Lake Winnipesaukee to raft in Braun Bay. Some Moultonborough residents in New Hampshire filed a position to stop boat-rafting and curb the amount of noise from Braun Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee. But, the New Hampshire safety commission rejected the petition. This story essentially involves two...
Even More Tornadoes Touch Down in New York State
As the National Weather Service continues to tally up the record number of tornadoes that struck the week of July 15, more storms are dropping even more twisters in parts of the state. This all comes in addition to the remnants of Hurricane Beryl spawning seven tornadoes across New York earlier in July.
YDC settlement claims surpass 500, with many more expected
The state has paid or committed most of the $100 million lawmakers allotted in 2022 to settle abuse claims with former Youth Development Center residents. The administrator of that fund said he expects to see even more claims now that lawmakers have expanded the types of abuse eligible for settlement and extended the deadline to […]
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