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Monkton to discuss biking/walking alternatives at Tuesday meeting
Monkton on Tuesday will hold ameeting for the Monkton Ridge Bike/Ped Scoping Study to present potential future pedestrian/bicycle facilities along the loop around Cedar Lake. 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.
Superstar First Timers and Veterans Partake in Double Feature Victory Lane at Thunder Road
Barre, VT — Veteran Terry Pearce brought the first of twin 25-lap features for the rk Miles Street Stocks to start the Superstars of Thunder Road Double Feature night. Thomas Peck sent his machine into the spin-cycle off turn two to bring out the opening event’s lone caution on lap 9 with Terry Pearce taking his first win of the season in the first feature he’s finished in 2024 followed by Ryan Foster and a hard-charging Dean Switser, Jr. on the podium.
Vermont man shot by police in Florida may be connected to a homicide investigation in St. Johnsbury, police say
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Multiple authorities say that a Vermont man shot by police in Florida this week may be connected to a homicide investigation in Saint Johnsbury. According to our NBC affiliate in Jacksonville, Brenton A. Paquin of Newport allegedly pulled a gun on an officer when he approached him about a robbery investigation.
Shelburne's railroad art exhibition traces the impact of the rails on American society
SHELBURNE - Tom Denenberg, director and chief executive officer of the Shelburne Museum, was having lunch with a few fellow museum directors a couple of years go, brainstorming ideas for exhibitions. Previously, they had done a quilt show together, swapping exhibitions, and a show based on hunting and fishing, featuring sportsmen/artists like Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent. "We said, 'What's another broad-themed exhibition that pertains to all our communities?" Denenberg said. "We said, 'The railroad!'" ...
Rainbow Girls at Next Stage
Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present an evening of folk, roots, and Americana music by California-based trio Rainbow Girls at Next Stage on Thursday, August 15 at 7:00 pm. Children of Divorce open. Rainbow Girls are an eclectic folk trio hailing from the golden countryside just north of California’s...
2024-25 Schedule Released for Swimming & Diving
Randall K. Wolf BURLINGTON, Vt. – The 2024-25 schedule for the reigning America East champion Vermont swimming & diving team has been released. The Catamounts will host four home meets this season at Forbush Natatorium, all four home meets will be streamed live on AmericaEast.TV. RELATED LINKS 2024-25 Schedule NOTES UVM's campaign begins at home on Sept. 28 when it hosts Northeastern. The event begins at 11 a.m. at Forbush Natatorium. The season-opening meet will be a part of Alumni Day. Alumni are invited to join the 2024 America East Coaching Staff of the Year and fellow Catamount alums at...
Seven Panthers Named to WGCA All-American Scholar Team, Middlebury Earns Third-Highest Division III GPA
The 20th-ranked Middlebury women's golf team posted the third-highest grade point average in Division III with a 3.847 grade point average, while Ella Han, Sophia Hwang, Piper Jordan, Morgan Lee, Mia Politano, Jacqueline Slinkard and Audrey Tir were named to the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholar Team for the 2023-24 season.
Estes Joins Men's Basketball Staff as Director of Basketball Operations
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Cioffi Men's Basketball Head Coach John Becker announced that Braeden Estes has joined his staff as director of basketball operations. "I'm really excited to add Braeden to our staff," Becker said. "He has experience in this league as a manager for Bill Herrion at New Hampshire, and a lot of overall experience for this position, so he's going to be a huge addition to our staff. And with the new rules, we'll be able to take advantage of the experience he has on the recruiting trail. Working for great coaches like Herrion and David McLaughlin at Dartmouth, he's going to be really, really prepared."
Vergennes Champs split swim meets
VERGENNES — Before this Tuesday’s friendly rivalry meet with the Middlebury Marlins, the Vergennes Champs split two Champlain Valley Swim League outings last week, defeating visiting Essex on July 11, 360-122, but coming up short at St. Albans on July 9, 268-223. The Champs cruised from start to...
Winooski tops Middlebury Marlins in the pool
WINOOSKI — Before Tuesday’s Addison County splashdown with the Vergennes Champs, the Middlebury Marlins swim team were edged by the host Winooski Waves on July 11, 239-237. The Marlins came up short despite an 11 relay victories vs. Winooski’s 8. Five Marlins picked up three wins apiece:...
Grafton Fire Department celebrates 100-year history
GRAFTON, Vt. – On Saturday, July 20, the Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center will host the annual Food and Antique Tractor Festival, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Along with music, food, arts and crafts, a silent auction, and a raffle to win one of two locally made quilts, there will be the opportunity to donate to the Windham County Humane Society through a purchase from Phinney’s Phriends, or a tarot card reading for your dog or cat courtesy of Anuszka.
2024 Vermont Little League state tournament schedule
The Vermont Little League baseball state tournaments are set to begin. Stay current on this summer's Vermont Little League baseball all-star state tournaments with results and schedules. This file will be updated periodically as information is reported to the Burlington Free Press. To report results, email sports@burlingtonfreepress.com. ...
Nurses, UVM Medical Center reach new contract agreement
After months at an impasse, the union threatened to strike in early July but called it off after reaching a deal with the hospital administration. Read the story on VTDigger here: Nurses, UVM Medical Center reach new contract agreement.
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
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