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Ira Allen biography coming soon: Let’s hear from its author, Kevin Graffagnino
A new biography on early Vermont trailblazer Ira Allen is slated for release on Sept. 13. It is the first published book on Allen to come out in nearly a century. While Allen might be most well-known for his influence in landing the University of Vermont in Burlington, he also at one point in time, owned virtually all of Colchester. On paper, he was also Colchester’s first-ever town clerk.
New data shows Vermont’s emissions trending slightly downward
An Agency of Natural Resources official credited the slight general decline to policies that incentivize people to install electric heat pumps in their homes, an increase in electric vehicle sales and patterns that continued after the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the story on VTDigger here: New data shows Vermont’s emissions trending slightly downward.
Displaced by another round of flooding, Vermont renters have few options
Officials have received 111 self-reports of flood damage at rental properties stemming from the most recent flood through the 211 system. Read the story on VTDigger here: Displaced by another round of flooding, Vermont renters have few options.
Police request information on Burglary in South Hero
South Hero, VT- Vermont State Police are currently investigating a burglary that happened at Island Beverage early Saturday morning. An unknown individual broke into the store and left with an undisclosed amount of cash. People with information pertaining to this incident are asked to contact Trooper Emerson with the Vermont...
Landslides and slurries have damaged homes, roads and driveways after this month’s flood
“It's just stunning — it’s stunning how one 24-hour event can cause this amount of damage,” said Ben DeJong, the state geologist. Read the story on VTDigger here: Landslides and slurries have damaged homes, roads and driveways after this month’s flood.
What To Do: Saturday, July 27
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Let’s take a look at what to do this weekend. A new exhibit -- “Connections” -- opens tomorrow at the Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. This exhibit will have stories written by each artist that connects their work to others. To celebrate, the art center is hosting a garden party from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. There you will get the chance to explore the pollinator garden filled with native plantings, a growing sculpture garden, and over a dozen other gardens at the historic property. This free event will also feature various art demonstrations, speakers, and refreshments.
Suspect wanted in 2023 Burlington shootout appears in court
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Detroit man wanted in connection with a Burlington shootout in 2023 appeared in court Friday. John Austin, 30, pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault charges connected to the shootout on Riverside Avenue in May 2023. The Burlington Police say one of the bullets in the early morning shootout punctured a gas line prompting the evacuation of nearby residents. One of the bullets also went into a home. None was injured.
Man faces multiple drug trafficking charges in Waterbury
WATERBURY — Vermont authorities arrested a Massachusetts man on Thursday afternoon following a lengthy investigation into illegal drug distribution in Washington County. Rafael Santos, 37, from Springfield, was taken into custody by the Vermont Drug Task Force in collaboration with the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks at 1159 Ripley Road.
Connecticut man arrested on drug charges in Burlington, Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Connecticut man was arrested on drug charges following a police operation in Burlington earlier this week. The Burlington Police Department arrested 37-year-old Christopher Stevens, of Hartford, on Tuesday following an investigation into drug activity at a home on Buell Street. According to police, investigators had...
INTERVIEW: Sarah King on Picking Up The Pieces From Her Cancer Diagnosis
Just when Sarah King though she was at the point she needed to be, well, it all went down. King release her album When it All Goes Down on March 29. Three days later, her doctor confirmed the worst: she had thyroid cancer, with tumors on her lymph nodes and one on the thyroid itself. All of King’s plans for the album came to a screeching halt. The prognosis is good, and King will be giving her final performance before her surgery and recovery at the Grand Point North Festival in Burlington, VT this Saturday the 27th. King spoke with us about how she’s hanging in there, what she’s going to do with her time off, and the considerations we should all take for artists with chronic illness and disabilities.
Drag story hour makes a splash in Bristol
BRISTOL— From a child’s point of view, it might have been that two fairies manifested from a secret garden and made their way to the local library. This is pretty close to what happened in reality. Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two local drag queens currently co-directing the Drag Story Hour Vermont Chapter, had launched their 2024 Rural Outreach Program from April to July with the help of the Samara Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation. That fund allowed them to read stories to kids at eight rural libraries.
Here are five events coming to Colchester soon
Details: UVM Extension Gardener Volunteers will be working in the library gardens most Saturdays, May to September. Please interrupt them with your questions!. Where: Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. Details: This three-day event features German and European cars and plenty of activities for everyone to learn more about these vehicles....
SVHC announces next steps for redevelopment of Southern Vermont College
Vermont Business Magazine Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) in Bennington has announced next steps involving the redevelopment of the former Southern Vermont College campus in Bennington. In March of 2023, SVHC, part of Dartmouth Health, entered into a purchase and sale agreement of the campus with Alfred Weissman Real Estate,...
“The Forgotten” film premiere in Proctorsville
PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – A year after the catastrophic floods that devastated Vermont, many are still rebuilding. Residents of Cavendish and Proctorsville are among them. Stefan Beaumont and Wendy E. Reynolds of Red Vault Productions know firsthand what it is like to have to put their lives back together after they lost their home and business in last year’s flooding. As the anniversary approached, they planned to premiere the short film they created during the tumultuous past year.
MHS/MUHS alums seek hall of famers
The Middlebury High School/ Middlebury Union High School Hall of Fame was first started in 1986 with the induction of 12 alumni. A total of 143 alumni and honorary inductees are members of the MHS/MUHS Hall of Fame. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in...
Profiles: Evergreen Preschool helps bring up good kids
VERGENNES — “Working with kids is some of the best therapy around. Their curiosity, innocence, and unconditional love is so heartwarming,” said Ashley Bessette. She should know. A career early childhood educator, Bessette is program director at Evergreen Preschool in Vergennes. She was recently appointed by the three local public school districts as Addison County Universal Pre-K Coordinator, and will leave for that position in August.
Vergennes welcomes new gallery with ‘Soft Openings’
Kristen Grant’s love affair with the arts began early, when she was a child in her Addison home, and it deepened during her years at Vergennes Union High School. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund reporters covering local news, we need your help! For full access to this story and all online content, please log in or subscribe to the Addison Independent.
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