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Milton traffic report: What to know about the roads this week
From 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday motorists will be reduced to one-lane southbound between Exit 19 and 18 on Interstate 89 between Milton and St. Albans Town. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph within the construction area. Motorists should be aware fines are doubled when speeding through a construction zone.
In updated emergency order, Phil Scott waives regulations to expedite Vermont’s flood recovery
The changes relate to gravel and rock extraction, debris removal, work in waterways and other realms. Read the story on VTDigger here: In updated emergency order, Phil Scott waives regulations to expedite Vermont’s flood recovery.
Local sales taxes begin, but property tax bills get a one-week delay
Waterbury’s new 1% local sales taxes went into effect at the start of this month and sales receipts in town should reflect the new charge on retail sales, rooms, meals and alcohol purchases. This is also the time of year when property tax bills land in the mail, but...
New tree tech used to make Montpelier greener
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Tree experts are turning to European methods to boost greenery in Montpelier. Most trees planted on city sidewalks exist in just a few square feet of soil. On the streets of the Capital City, trees are beginning to branch out. The life of an urban tree...
Boater Safety Threatened by Missing Buoys at Wilder Dam Following Storms, Caution Urged in Lebanon
The northeast's recent onslaught of storms has led to an unexpected and concerning development at the Wilder Dam. The force of the elevated river flows, coupled with the debris churned up by the tempest, resulted in the loss of vital boater safety buoys situated above the dam. According to the City of Lebanon's official notice, the Great River Hydro, which maintains the dam, is actively striving to rectify the situation, yet a clear timeline for the restoration of these crucial safeguards is presently absent.
Volunteers help keep Boilermaker medical tents humming
UTICA — Vinny Faraone, director of operations for Kunkel Ambulance, has been volunteering at the medical tent at the Boilermaker Saranac Post-Race Party since 1996 and every year he tells himself it'll be the last year. It never sticks.
An Alternative Thought on the I-95 Bridge Between Maine and New Hampshire
We see it a lot more often during tourist season than outside of it, but regardless of the time of year or whether it's from a tourist or local, the same sentiment is constantly echoed. The I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge that connects Maine and New Hampshire always seems to stir up...
Reflecting the peace of Christ in music
“Peace is an integral part of our liturgies and spiritual life. Christ came to bring peace, and music and prayer should reflect that,” said Dr. Kevin D. Parizo, director of music and organist at the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Middlebury. “I would hope that our congregations reflect on the words of the hymns as they pertain to the liturgy of the day as well as the liturgical season that is being celebrated. Given the world’s status at this moment, people should constantly be praying and reflecting on how to achieve peace.”
You’re Not Imagining It: Prices Have Increased at New Hampshire Walmarts
In recent years, Walmart has become a huge part of my life. It's my one-stop shop for grocery shopping (yes, I'm blessed enough to live near a supercenter), workout clothes, and makeup. Now that I have a brand-new baby to dress, Gwen's wardrobe is practically made up entirely of clothes from Wally World.
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